Stafford Planning Director Jeff Harvey describes the pocket park concept that will be part of the proposed Fountain Park in Stafford. Supervisors approved the project on a 4-3 vote on Tuesday.

Voting yes-Dudenhefer, Shelton, Allen and Coen.

End of COVID-19 state of emergency June 30 to affect 16 ABC regulation adjustments made in 2020

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

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