From the City of Fredericksburg: In this episode, Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg’s Community Development Planner Susanna Finn to answer questions about completing the census

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From the City of Fredericksburg: In this episode, Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg’s Community Development Planner Susanna Finn to answer questions about completing the census
Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and what’s next. We also talk about a transportation dispute with FAMPO and changes in transportation patterns
Emotions were sometimes high as Caroline Supervisors heard comments on the Confederate statue on the lawn of the courthouse in Bowling Green. Supervisors voted unanimously to move the monument.
Caroline County Supervisors vote unanimously to move the monument to another location–and not on county land–in Caroline. A location decision will be made in 30 days. Removal could take 3-5 months.
Fourteen organizations were awarded amounts ranging from $10,193 to $59,200. The grants were based upon the size and demonstrated needs of each organization.
Ask to see their ID Badge. Census takers must present a field badge that includes a photograph of themselves, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
Census takers will display a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. They may also carry Census Bureau bags and other items with the Census logo.
Republican Rob Wittman and Democrat Qasim Rashid held the first of two scheduled debates
The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy hosted a debate between the 1st District Congressional candidates.
City Clean and Green Commission Chairman Robert Courtnage, Thurman Brisben Center Executive Director David Cooper and Julie Kay with Fossil Free Fredericksburg with updates on several current and future programs.
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the pandemic–and the closing of schools– should be a wake-up call for the county to look for ways to upgrade broadband in all areas of Spotsylvania.
Stafford Public Works Director Jason Towery talks how the department has adjusted to a COVID-19 world: There’s a wastewater treatment plant virtual tour, some permits done virtually.
Bealton woman bought a lottery ticket in Locust Grove after attending a Fredericksburg birthday party
Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden says the grants that launch today are designed to broaden eligibility for critically impacted business sectors and includes grants for nonprofits.
Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved a rezoning that will lead to the former mobile home park off Route 1 being redeveloped as an office park. (Video courtesy Jarrell Properties)
The goals for BOLT include increasing students’ ability to: • demonstrate knowledge of the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body and brain; • identify substance use consequences; • understand the importance of peer leadership and positive decision making
Downtown Fredericksburg Streetscape Improvements receive a grant
County officials say there is still money left but time is running out fast. Applications and supporting documents due by Monday
Mayor Greenlaw discusses the City Council’s action on Tuesday night and the City’s efforts on ‘telling our full story’.
Fredericksburg City Council will take a final vote August 25th to authorize $250-thousand dollars on telling a more complete story on the City’s history.