In a meeting with state reporters, Virginia Senator Mark Warner describes a bipartisan bill he’s working on to make federal funds available to help the Minor League Baseball teams in Virginia bounce back from the economic effects of COVID-19.
Customers can conduct vehicle transactions in Town of Haymarket starting July 1
Stafford Cares contributes $742,000 in economic and community Aide
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Director Jane Shelhorse talks about her upcoming retirement and her time in the city.
The Downtown Stafford plan was narrowly approved on two votes by the Board of Supervisors. Concern about traffic and growth was nearly unanimous in public comment before the vote.
Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning. Voting yes were Supervisors Allen, Shelton, Dudenhefer and Coen.
Rural electric cooperatives to play a role in expanding broadband statewide
City Council will consider an ordinance in July that would put a 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags to help reduce litter. The goal is the use of reusable bags, paper bags or no bags.
The site domain name will remain the same – www.staffordcountyva.gov
Former Virginia Senator John Warner’s death brings to mind a marker–surrounded today by tall grass–near what remains of the Embrey Dam along the quarry trail in the City.
Big day in Stafford included ribbon-cutting and high-tech demonstrations
Stafford and the Center for Innovative Technology held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to formally establish the opening of the new Virginia Smart Community Testbed.
Fire Chief Jones reports that the current 7-day positivity rate for the Rappahannock Regional Health District is 6.7%, compared to the statewide rate of 3.9% for all health districts
The Mega Million ticket was purchased for the May 18th drawing
The proposal for a 9/11 style commission passed in the House. Senator Warner doesn’t expect it to pass the Senate but he says the work is urgent
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden, joined by Tom Snyder of and Rachel Newberry RiOT talk about Downtown Stafford, Project Next and the Smart Community Testbed.
Customers must be affected by the global pandemic and have accounts in arrears greater than 30 days to be eligible for this opportunity.
After hearing opposition from residents, the Board of Supervisors delayed action on the high density project until later in June.
Customer Service Centers are now able to open additional windows
FRED will be FARE FREE from Friday, May 14th – Wednesday, May 19th.
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