The survey is two-fold, with a traditional question and answer section and an innovative interactive mapping tool allowing respondents to plot the locations of areas they think need improvement
City of Fredericksburg maintains high grade bond ratings with new bond issue
Moody’s, Fitch and S&P unanimous in affirming City’s financial outlook
Stafford County debuts new online payment system
One of the major improvements from the old system is the new ability to set up automatic payments for utilities and tax bills right from the Stafford website.
LISTEN: Election overview with UMW political analyst Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
Dr. Farnsworth analyzes the results from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race between Spanberger and Vega–why the results? Why the close numbers in usually Republican-leaning Stafford? And what about former President Trump going forward?
It’s Spanberger in the 7th
Big vote margins in Prince William and Fredericksburg and nearly even in Stafford secures win
Former Stafford County administrator passes away
C.M. Williams was County Administrator 1984-2003
WATCH: Virginia’s Individual Income Tax Filing Extension Deadline is Nov. 1, 2022
To be eligible for Virginia’s one-time income tax rebates of up to $250 for single filers and $500 for married couples filing jointly, taxpayers must file by the November 1 extension deadline.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Samantha Shoukas with an update on funding for area agencies, the hotline and getting ready for another count in January.
WATCH: Rob Grogan’s name added to City’s Wall of Honor
Four more names added to the Fredericksburg Wall of Honor in City Hall.
Four names added to City’s Wall of Honor
Photo courtesy Lexi Grogan
WATCH: Stafford sheriff talks about staffing challenges
Stafford Sheriff David Decatur tells the Board of Supervisors that pay raises by Virginia State Police and some nearby localities is making it more difficult to retain staff.
DMV is now offering a new U.S. Navy license plate
The license plate is available to those actively serving in the Navy, those who have been honorably discharged after at least six months of active duty, or those who have retired from the U.S. Navy.
Tourism revenues in Spotsy surpass pre-pandemic levels
Tourism revenue for Spotsylvania County reached just over $212 million in 2021, nearly a 37 percent increase over 2020, and a $30 million increase over 2019’s record-breaking pre-pandemic levels
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors approve Kalahari loan
Yakabouski and Lane vote no
Voters motivated in midterm elections according to new statewide survey from UMW
The survey shows that the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark abortion ruling that reversed Roe v. Wade earlier this year remains a major factor in the upcoming midterm elections
Early voting and new polling locations coming to Stafford
The growth in population and redistricting required the creation of 10 new polling locations as well as a whole new congressional district.
Opportunity for public comments on the regional 2022 Hazard Mitigation draft plan
The Plan update Project Management Team will be meeting on October 4 to discuss and consider approval of the draft Plan
VIDEO: What you need to know about the 202 one-time Virginia Tax rebate
From the State Tax Department
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission analyzes the numbers from the July homeless count.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Parks and Rec
Joanie DeShazo and Daniela Vitola preview the Fall Family Festival and Pumpkin Derby at Pratt Park on October 1st. Also info on Schools Out Days, basketball and Drool in the Pool. staffordparks.com