The public forum will take place at James Monroe High School
located at 2300 Washington Avenue and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Doors
for the event will open at 7:45 a.m.
Northam, Gillespie in tight contest, UMW survey shows
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and Republican nominee Ed Gillespie remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, with 44 percent of likely voters favoring Northam and 39 percent backing Gillespie in a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey.
Stafford Armed Services Memorial Dedication
The Stafford County Armed Forces Memorial Dedication took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 15, at the Stafford Government Center.
Fredericksburg Battlefield will receive $68k in federal funding
These grants were awarded through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Spotsylvania posts budget
The FY 2018 Adopted Budget will also be available for review after July 5, 2017 at the Spotsylvania County Finance Office
Primary election results
Northam takes Democratic spot for governor; GOP race close between Gillespie, Stewart
Remember to vote Tuesday
Voting for party primaries is Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 pm.
Video: Mayor, city manager discuss city vision
By Chris Muldrow / Fredericksburg Today Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and City Manager Tim Baroody spoke to me today on the riverfront about the city's vision plan. You can see the entire plan here: http://www.fredericksburgva.gov/index.aspx?nid=1268
VA Senators respond to Trump climate change statement
US joins Syria and Nicaragua as only nations opting out of climate accord.
Community meetings to focus on vision for Fredericksburg
A vision for the City of Fredericksburg in the year 2036 will be the topic of a series of community meetings to be held in June with Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and the City Council.
DelMarVa senators call for funding for Chesapeake Bay program
U.S. Senators representing Maryland, Virginia and Delaware are calling on appropriators to fully fund the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Program, which supports public education about and access to the Chesapeake Bay.
FAMPO seeks comment on transportation work plan
The Unified Planning Work Program serves as the annual work program for FAMPO
Stafford County Public Meetings
Winding Creek Development Meeting, The Private Day School Committee, The Planning Commission Landscaping Standards Committee, The Board of Zoning Appeals, The Stafford County School Board
Virginia’s Senators respond to Comey firing
Both Kaine and Warner called for a special prosecutor on the case
Heavy equipment “roadeo” will highlight public works conference
300 public works professionals from Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and West Virginia will be in Fredericksburg
Warner pushes for funding National Park Service maintenance backlog
By Chris Muldrow / Fredericksburg Today Senator Mark Warner is pushing for more than $12 billion to fund a growing backlog of maintenance at America's National Parks. Warner took a tour of the Sunken Road and the National Cemetery in...
Stafford Supervisors, Planning Commission to meet
Stafford, VA – The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. The Board of Supervisors and...
U.S. naturalization information session at library on May 2
Topics covered will include the naturalization process, the new naturalization test, and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
Some Stafford citizen board meetings canceled
The Wetlands Board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of theGeorge L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554....
Spotsylvania says water is again useable
Spotsylvania County utilities are working to repair a major water main break at Jefferson Davis Highway and Spotsylvania Parkway.
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