Council passes budget with several tax increases. More to come in future years.
WATCH: Frye and Kelly voice concerns about the cost to live in Fredericksburg
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WATCH: City Council a step closer to reducing speed to 20 mph in parts of downtown
Fredericksburg City Council took the first of two votes on an ordinance to reduce the speed from 25 to 20 in some parts of the downtown business district. The vote was unanimous.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Yesli Vega
7th Congressional District Republican candidate Yesli Vega talks about her background and her views on the southern border, foreign affairs, the economy, federal deficit, and abortion.
WATCH: City Council to consider lower speeds downtown this week
Fredericksburg City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance to reduce speed limits from 25 to 20 miles an hour on major downtown streets. The ordinance would go into effect July 1st if it passes.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Economic Development and Tourism
WATCH: Virginia U-S senators say they’re alarmed over the possible overturning of Roe V. Wade
Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine say they’re concerned that nearly five decades of women’s reproductive rights could be in jeopardy in America.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue office
Commissioner Scott Mayausky and Personal Property Specialist Beth Sapp talk about changes in the car tax and how that will impact you right now.
Town Talk-Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks schools, the county budget and growth.
1.2 million dollar upgrade for Dumfries water tank
This is part of a rehabilitation project
DMV introduces new mileage choice program
Mileage-based fee could save drivers money starting July 1
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Program Director Samantha Shoukas talks about a Point in Time count this summer, a hygiene pack drive and telling the homeless story thru a blog.
WATCH: In first read, City Council approves three cent tax increase. Frye and Kelly express future budget concerns
Frye votes no on budget. Worried that some may have to leave Fredericksburg
Stafford residents asked to complete community survey
Here’s the Stafford community survey
Work continues on upgrading the Ferry Farm neighborhood’s water pipes
This week Stafford County Utilities working on the water main on Ferry Road at the intersections of Wakefield Avenue, Randolph Road and Pendleton Road.
Kilmarnock begins looking at rebuilding
Ways you can help the Northern Neck community
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors approve budget–85 cent tax rate
Voting no, Supervisors Allen, Yeung and Vanuch.
DMV customers with appointments can now check in online
Streamlined check-in process will reduce queuing and provide customers with faster service
PHOTOS: Senator Warner in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg was the last stop of a weeklong tour of the state. Warner got a first-hand look at the Chatham Bridge and Riverfront Park and talked about the need for localities to smartly use the federal money to improve roads and bridges.
WATCH: Warner talks infrastructure in Fredericksburg
Virginia Senator Mark Warner spent Thursday afternoon in Fredericksburg touring the rebuilt Chatham Bridge and seeing the nearly completed Riverfront Park.
Virginia Lottery’s “Thank a Teacher” campaign helps honor Virginia educators
Four teachers will win a Virginia vacation and supplies for their school
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