Perriello spent an hour answering questions from about 100 community members and students.
Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Perriello Campaigns in Fredericksburg
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Stafford County Holds Groundbreaking for New Animal Shelter
The new 5.7 million dollar facility will almost triple the size of the current shelter.
Public Meeting Scheduled on Conversion of 200 Block of Canal Street to One Way
Converting the 200 block of Canal Street to one-way traffic toward the river will be consistent with the alternating direction of one-way streets in an eight block area.
Temporary Parking Lot Open at William and Barton Streets in Downtown Fredericksburg
Parking in the lot is free.
Speaker William Howell Announces His Retirement
Howell has served in the Virginia House of Delegates for 30 years, 15 as speaker.
Public Meeting February 21 on Caroline Street Water and Sewer Lines Project
The Department of Public Works will begin repairs in the 500 block of Caroline Street on March 6.
City, Developer Agreement to Provide Temporary Parking Lot on William Street
The short-term lease will provide about 85 parking spaces at William and Barton streets.
Spotsylvania County Administrator Presents $500.9 Million FY 2018 Recommended Budget
The total is a 1.5 percent increase over FY 2017.
City Manager’s Update 02/07/17
Highlights of major activities and other notable developments.
Affordable Care Act Rally Held in Fredericksburg
Participants urged Congress to improve the existing plan, not repeal it.
Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism Announces Three Staff Changes
The position Business Development Manager has replaced Assistant Director for Economic Development.
Fredericksburg City Council 2017 Schedule
Fredericksburg City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with special meetings called as needed.
Rep. Wittman Wants to Know What You Think of Trump’s Immigration and Travel Executive Order
The survey addresses the refugee ban, but not the travel ban.
McAuliffe, Herring Outraged by Trump’s Ban on Muslim Immigrants and Refugees
The Virginia lawmakers are “exploring any options we may have to oppose this un-American, discriminatory, and misguided action.”
Caroline Street Water Main Replacement Project Resumes
Work is scheduled in the 600 and 500 blocks of Caroline Street.
Virginia Senators Demand Answers About Status of Detained Travelers
Warner and Kaine cite confusion and distress caused by Trump’s immigration order.
Speaker Howell’s Response to Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
Speaker Howell’s office said he is focused on the 2017 General Assembly session.
Delegate Mark Cole Update on the 2017 General Assembly
Voter ID laws, electoral votes, guns for school security officers, and more.
City to Pay State Fine for Sewage Spills
The city will also pay costs associated with correcting the hydraulic surge.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Receives Important Civil War Uniform Donation
“This donation helps us complete the larger story,” said Park Superintendent Kirsten Talken-Spaulding.
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