VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors have closed the Abel Lake boat ramp and the parking at Kellogg Mill Road until grass and trees have been cut and sightlines improved. 17-year old Colonial Forge student Helen Wang died last Thursday. She was turning from the boat ramp onto Kellogg Mill when her car was hit by a truck.
Fredericksburg Social Services recognizes Elder Abuse Prevention Month
The month of May is recognized nationally as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Each year the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services holds a variety of activities to raise awareness and funds to support our work with our elderly and disabled populations.
Town Talk: The George Washington Regional Commission
Meg Bohmke and Linda Millsaps talk about the extensive work the GWRC provides area localities
Mayausky awarded the Cahn Public Service Fellowship to attend Harvard University
Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky has been awarded the prestigious Cahn Public Service Fellowship in conjunction with the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
Stafford impacted by tax break for disabled vets
VIDEO: A state law is having a major economic impact on Stafford County. The law exempts some disabled veterans from paying real estate taxes. It passed in 2011 and is costing Stafford about 4 million dollars a year. Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue is calling for a state-local partnership.
Change of Command Ceremony at Dahlgren
Congratulations to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s new Commanding Officer, CDR Stephen Plew
City hopes reduced business personal property tax rate lures data centers
Hoping to attract date centers, City Council is set to adopt a competitive business tax rate
City Council approves 85 cent tax rate. One more vote needed to make it official
VIDEO: On the first of two votes, Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved an 85 cent tax rate. That’s a five cent increase over the current rate. One cent goes to storm water improvements. The other four cents to general government and schools.
City summer paving schedule
Fredericksburg City Public Works crews have begun the 2019 Asphalt and Concrete Rehab. Here’s the schedule:
Stafford County looking at ways to manage growth
Two chances this week to talk with Stafford officials about ways to handle growth.
Area Gold Star Families hurting due to new federal tax laws
VIDEO: The Stafford Commissioner of Revenue’s Office has released details on a new federal tax law impacting Gold Star Families
Joshua Cole is the Democratic nominee in the 28th District
For the second election in a row, Joshua Cole is the Democratic nominee for Virginia House of Delegates District 28.
Chamber recognizes Reeves and Thomas for legislative work
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized and awarded two local legislators for their pro-business legislative record.
Beto in the ‘Burg
Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke held a campaign rally with 28th District candidate Joshua Cole at Pimenta in downtown Fredericksburg today.
Town Talk: 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman talks about the budget process and his No Budget No Pay idea. We also talk about border security, rural broadband and civility (or the lack of it) in Washington.
Spotsy Supervisors reject effort to limit most trash drop-off sites to three days a week
VIDEO: Trash drop off sites in Spotsylvania will stay open seven days week, for now.
Spotsy Supervisors approve budget & solar
Supervisors make budget and solar decisions Thursday night.
City website redesigned
The City of Fredericksburg has launched a newly redesigned website.
Spotsy Supervisors approve largest solar tract. More votes on Thursday
VIDEO: One vote in, two more on Thursday by Spotsylvania Supervisors
Interim county administrator takes over in Spotsy
Change in Spotsylvania. Monday was the last day for County Administrator Mark Taylor.