An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Anne Little, concerning a proposed development in the Mill District and its impact on the city’s Heritage Trail.
Op-Ed: Help Protect the Heritage Trail
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Economic Development Master Plan RFP Deadline June 11
Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Council Members Take Oath of Office
By Susan Larson
Four city council members took the oath of office July 1 in a ceremony at Town Hall Market House.
William Withers (Ward 2), Timothy Duffy (Ward 3), Charlie Frye, Jr. (Ward 4) are new members of council, elected in the May 6 city election. Brad Ellis (Ward 1) won another term.
Congressman Rob Wittman presented keynote remarks before the Honorable Gordon F. Willis, presiding judge for the City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court, presented the oath of office to the newly elected council members.
FREDericksburg Regional Transit Proposes Increases, Half Fares
A public hearing on FRED’s proposals will be held during the May 26, 2015, City Council Meeting.
The Week Ahead: Fredericksburg City Council Presents FY2015 Recommended Budget
By Susan Larson
MONDAY, March 10
Architectural Review Board Meeting, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, March 11
BizDev Summit 2014, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Statewide Tornado Drill, 9:45 a.m.
Turner Withdraws from Fredericksburg City Council Race
By Susan Larson
Hashmel C. Turner, Jr. has withdrawn as a candidate for the Ward 4 seat on Fredericksburg City Council.
“[I]t makes no sense to have two candidates running from the same neighborhood,” Turner wrote in a March 11 letter to the Free Lance-Star.
The Week Ahead in Fredericksburg: April 7 – 11
Compiled by Susan Larson
The Week Ahead is a compilation of events in Fredericksburg for the week of April 7 – 11, 2014.
It’s Spring Clean-Up Week in the City of Fredericksburg. Large collection containers will be placed in centralized locations throughout the city for collection of furniture, appliances, brush and scrap material. Household trash, paint and hazardous materials are not permitted in these containers.
City Council Candidates Agree Tax Hike Needed
By Susan Larson
This article has been updated to include the reason Brad Ellis did not participate in the candidate forum. He was out-of-town.
A tax increase is needed in the City of Fredericksburg agreed three City Council candidates who participated in Wednesday evening’s candidate forum, hosted by the Fredericksburg Democratic Committee.
City Council Candidates Answer Your Questions
By Susan Larson
UPDATE: April 28, 2014
Billy Withers’ answers have been added.
“Mr. Billy Withers, who is running unopposed for the council seat for Ward 2, was kind enough to deliver his answers to me today (April 24),” Paul Cymrot said in an email to me.
Planning Commission Vice Chair Resigns
By Susan Larson
Edward Whelan III submitted his resignation to City Council and the Fredericksburg Planning Commission Tuesday, April 29. Whelan was under pressure to resign due to perceived conflict of interest.
Week Ahead: Our Community Salutes, Open Coffee, Night Catfishing and More
By Susan Larson
The Week Ahead is a weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today, previewing Monday through Friday events in the city.
MONDAY, May 12
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
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.
Tax Rate, Frog Walk, Other Events
By Susan Larson
Events in Fredericksburg the week of May 26 – 30, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more information. Add your event in the comments section.
MONDAY, May 26 – Memorial Day
Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
TUESDAY, May 27
Week Ahead June 9 – 13 in Fredericksburg
Compiled by Susan Larson
Meetings and events the week of June 9 – 13, 2014, in Fredericksburg. Click the hyper-links for details.
MONDAY, June 9
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Architectural Review Board Meeting, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
TUESDAY, June 10
The Week Ahead: July 7 – 11
The week ahead in Fredericksburg for July 7 – 11, 2014.
TUESDAY, July 8
City Council meets in regular session beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. The agenda is available online.
WEDNESDAY, July 9
10 Events the Week Ahead in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
Music and Meetings: Nine Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation is asking the City of Fredericksburg to contribute $18 million more towards building a stadium complex to host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
The total cost of the project originally had been estimated at about $25 – $30 million.
City Manager Bev Cameron made the announcement in an update to City Council during their August 12 meeting.
City Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation has requested a permanent real estate tax exemption from the City of Fredericksburg in exchange for a revenue share “in perpetuity” and the city’s investment of up to $26 million to build a baseball stadium and sports complex in Celebrate Virginia South.
The new terms came in a letter to City Council on August 21 from Diamond Nation owner Jack Cust.
Do Not Jeopardize Fredericksburg’s Future Financial Capabilities. Say No to Baseball.
An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Anne Little.
Editor’s Note: Read the comment at the end of the editorial for an opposing viewpoint.
Dear Friends:
Fredericksburg officials have been negotiating on a baseball stadium for over a year. The final negotiations last year resulted in a package that totaled $28 million dollars in cash, tax breaks and incentives to the Baseball Group (which is comprised of the former Hagerstown Suns and Diamond Nation) from the City.
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