Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.

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Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%.
Supervisors also tabled a vote on the Andora Oaks subdivision until Nov. 12, approved tax relief for seniors and discussed fine amounts for speeders in school zones.
Board also discussed offering the county’s internal auditor to the school division — a proposal that was met warily.
Supervisors also aim to shorten early-voting period.
An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
Search for solutions is in response to community meeting hosted by Supervisor Lori Hayes.
Newly purchased building will be used for early voting, pending approval from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Supervisors also voted to send the Thornburg Village development project back to the planning commission.
Plans included 40 single-family detached dwellings and amenities, including a boat dock.
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
ESSER-funded paraprofessionals and maintenance costs in peril with approved budget.
While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Here’s a review of five of the top stories in the Fredericksburg area last week.
Not all of the study was covered by the retainer, County Administrator Mark Taylor said.
Spotsylvania County supervisors will hold a special meeting May 5 to discuss a proposal.