The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
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Pick a pooch: Stafford County asks for public’s help in naming new dog park
The winning dog name will be announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
‘Option C’ for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement
The road would generally run from Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County, cross the river west of the quarry and connect with Gordon Shelton Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
Stafford school division participates in Summer Food Service Program
Meals will be offered to all children without charge at several sites throughout county.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
Stafford supervisors raise meals tax to fund raises for school employees
The board also voted, 6-1, to have the county Planning Commission examine data center regulations.
New Rappahannock River crossing route still up in the air
A few options are still on the table for a path that would be built west of Interstate 95.
A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
Stafford School Board approves $488M budget; awaits word on meals tax
Members also voted for a redistricting plan that would go into effect in 2026, when two new elementary schools will open.
Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
Population growth is ‘driver’ of Stafford Courthouse road improvement project
Construction on the $30 million effort will begin later this month.
Stafford supervisors vote to spend nearly $9 million on school projects
They agreed to budget $3 million to buy a warehouse, $3.1 million to purchase Chromebooks and $2.5 million to buy land for a new Drew Middle School.
Students from 22 Stafford schools participate in ‘Get Rid of Litter Recycled Art Contest’
The competition was held by the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board and the Stafford school division at Colonial Forge High School last month.
Stafford to hold public meeting on Route 1 and Courthouse Road intersection improvement project
The work will widen Route 1 and provide improvements to the road and at its intersections with Courthouse Road and Bells Hill Road/Hope Road.
Stafford launching safety surveys on Garrisonville and Warrenton roads
The online surveys will be open through May 16. Additional opportunities for public input will be available this fall.
Stafford town hall generates talk of data centers, affordable housing
Stafford County residents came out to Colonial Forge High School Tuesday night to chat with leadership from the board of supervisors and school board.
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