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Kathleen Harrigan to Head Friends of the Rappahannock

Kathleen Harrigan to Head Friends of the Rappahannock

Kathy Harrigan is the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock. Photo by Karen Richardson.
By Susan Larson
Kathleen (Kathy) Harrigan wants everyone in Fredericksburg to value the treasure of the Rappahannock River. “Id like locals to enjoy the river and to see more of it that just through a car window over a bridge crossing,” said the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR). “I want people to get in a boat or on the shore and really appreciate the beautiful resource we have.”

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City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda

City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda

By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council has cancelled its work session for May 13 and abbreviated its regular session agenda due to the death of Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw’s husband.
Wilson Hunter Greenlaw died May 9.  He was 74.
Vice Mayor Brad Ellis will preside over Tuesday’s regular session meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.

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