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Council Members Take Oath of Office

Council Members Take Oath of Office

by | Jun 7, 2015 |

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.

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The Week Ahead in Fredericksburg: April 7 – 11

The Week Ahead in Fredericksburg: April 7 – 11

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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.

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City Council Candidates Agree Tax Hike Needed

City Council Candidates Agree Tax Hike Needed

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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.

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City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda

City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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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Tax Rate, Frog Walk, Other Events

Tax Rate, Frog Walk, Other Events

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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

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Week Ahead June 9 – 13 in Fredericksburg

Week Ahead June 9 – 13 in Fredericksburg

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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

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The Week Ahead: July 7 – 11

The Week Ahead: July 7 – 11

by | Dec 13, 2014 |

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

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Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium

Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium

by | Dec 13, 2014 | , ,

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.

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City Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex

City Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex

by | Dec 13, 2014 | ,

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.

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City Council Candidates Answer Your Questions

Do Not Jeopardize Fredericksburg’s Future Financial Capabilities. Say No to Baseball.

by | Dec 13, 2014 | ,

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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