Grants helped fund the historically accurate restoration of the original stairs and a new roadside access entrance at Gari Melchers.
Belmont – Ferry Farm Trail Access Completed at Gari Melchers Home and Studio
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Contract Awarded for I-95 Safety Improvements at Route 3
The project will reduce crash risk and improve traffic flow at Exit 130 in Fredericksburg.
Temporary Parking Lot Open at William and Barton Streets in Downtown Fredericksburg
Parking in the lot is free.
Speaker William Howell Announces His Retirement
Howell has served in the Virginia House of Delegates for 30 years, 15 as speaker.
VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg Region February 19 – 25
Lane closures, bridge repairs, construction activity.
Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Name Change
“The new name better reflects our primary mission in the community,” said CEO Sara Poore.
Presidents Day Weekend Events
A selection of events for February 17 – 20, 2017.
Sidewalk, Railing Repairs to Begin on Chatham Bridge
One lane of Route 3 will remain open to traffic in each direction while work is underway.
FBI Investigating Hate Crime at UMW
An undergraduate found a handwritten note with a swastika.
Public Meeting February 21 on Caroline Street Water and Sewer Lines Project
The Department of Public Works will begin repairs in the 500 block of Caroline Street on March 6.
UMW Administration Responds to Student Outcry Over Hateful Note
An article in the student newspaper led to “widespread public outcry.”
EDA Awards $30K to 718 Venue in Downtown Fredericksburg
The money came through a façade improvement matching grant and a JumpStart! grant.
James Monroe Inauguration Bicentennial Celebration March 4 in Fredericksburg
The free event will be held on the steps of Monroe Hall at the University of Mary Washington.
House of the Week: 112 Gardenia Drive
Located in sought after Embrey Mill, this home shows like a model.
City, Developer Agreement to Provide Temporary Parking Lot on William Street
The short-term lease will provide about 85 parking spaces at William and Barton streets.
Spotsylvania County Administrator Presents $500.9 Million FY 2018 Recommended Budget
The total is a 1.5 percent increase over FY 2017.
NAMI-Rappahannock Offering Free Educational Program for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
The course is free to participants.
Marstel-Day Receives Two Environmental Business Journal Awards
Marstel-Day was recognized for its Stand With Wildlife campaign, and support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty centennial.
This Week in Culpeper
“When Harry Met Sally” on the big screen, Downtown Culpeper Carnival, and more.
Auction of Downtown Property to Benefit The Community Foundation’s Philanthropy
The deadline to submit a sealed bid is 2 p.m. February 28, 2017.
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