WATCH: Stafford County budget public hearings are often long and emotional. Not this year. Just a handful of speakers commented to the Board of Supervisors on the budget and tax rates.
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors unanimously reject The Crucible
Spotsylvania Supervisors unanimously rejected The Crucible security training facility in Thornburg. Supervisors approved rezoning the land near the intersection of Mudd Tavern and Morris Roads to C2 which would allow for retail and offices.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly
Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about results from a survey he distributed on the next steps after the protests. Discussion on the city budget and tough choices and construction of a new school.
WATCH: Congressman Wittman says a strong VRE and changing schedules will help improve I-95 traffic
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman rode the Fredericksburg VRE line from NoVA to Fredericksburg Monday afternoon with Virginia Railway Express CEO Rich Dalton.
5G high speed internet in rural Spotsy
Broadband services are now available in the Wilderness and Belmont areas of the county.
Ferry Farm area infrastructure improvements scheduled for 2021
Infrastructure improvements are ramping up in the Ferry Farm area as part of Stafford County’s repair, replace and rehabilitate (3R) program.
WATCH- Ask the Mayor with Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw talks with Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Dr. Michael McDermott
WATCH: VRE weekend service not just a far off dream
VRE on weekends? It’s coming (to be phased in over the next decade) according to the governor and VRE Operations Board chair.
WATCH: Budget public hearing in Spotsylvania brings out many comments about schools
2021 Spotsylvania budget public hearing. Many advocated for and against giving schools full funding.
City of Fredericksburg seeks applications for boards and commissions
Are you a city resident? Passionate about your community?
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors looking at updating ordinance on camping
Spotsylvania Supervisors want the Planning Commission to consider changes and updates to the county ordinance on camping.
WATCH: Spotsy trash decal program still lacking any penalty
WATCH Beginning May 1st, Spotsylvania residents will need a special decal to use the county landfills. But there’s currently no penalty if someone doesn’t have a decal.
WATCH: Fairfax Senator reflects on the banning of the death penalty in Virginia
Governor Northam signed a bill Wednesday banning the death penalty in Virginia. Northern Virginia Senator Scott Surovell (who represents part of Stafford) spoke.
WATCH: City Council rejects Royal Farms project on Alum Springs Road next to VCR trail
Fredericksburg City Council voted 7-0 to deny a proposal to build a Royal Farms gas station and convenience store at the intersection of the Blue Gray Parkway, Alum Springs Road and Lafayette Blvd.
Governor announces new service to assist Virginia students applying for financial aid
Sets goal for every eligible student to complete FAFSA application
LISTEN: Town Talk/Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas talks about their work to assist the agencies that work with the homeless in the region. What’s being done–how you can get involved.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors delay vote to rename Route 1 after fallen State Trooper
The board chairman proposes “Jessica Cheney Highway.” She died assisting an accident scene on Route 1 in 1998.
WATCH: Q & A with Chief Layton and City Council on the PERF report on the city’s response to protests last year
City Police Chief Brian Layton answers questions about what happens next with the Police Executive Research Forum report.
WATCH: Chief Layton tells City Council that other area law enforcement serve on committees looking at civil unrest last year
Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Layton told City Council last week that he has formed three committees to study the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) report on the city’s response to protests last summer.
Fredericksburg Metropolitan Planning Organization looking to form a transportation focus group
From the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) is the Fredericksburg region's transportation planning body. One of our tasks is to conduct public outreach to learn about the...