Plastic containers labeled with the numbers 1 – 7, and clean food and beverage cartons are now accepted.
City Expands Materials Accepted in Curbside Recycling
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Third Annual Fredericksburg Gun Give Back Scheduled
The give-back event is scheduled for December 10, 2016.
Thomas C. Foley Named Stafford County Administrator
Foley formerly served as county executive in Albemarle County, Virginia.
Widewater State Park Groundbreaking Scheduled
The groundbreaking will be held at 10 a.m. December 16, 2016.
City to Host Public Forum on Relocation of the Fredericksburg Visitor Center
The forum will provide an opportunity to offer feedback as to the best location for the Visitor Center.
Fredericksburg City Council, EDA “Forge Shared Path and Vision”
“We have a lot of work to do, and it’s exciting that we’re doing it together.” -Amy LaMarca
City Announces New Plan for New Year’s Eve Celebration
The New Year’s Eve celebration will be called Downtown 31.
City Council Rezones Commercial Land for Hamptons Phase II Townhomes and Apartments
Construction of The Hamptons Phase II is expected to begin in 2018.
City Manager’s Update
Presented at the November 22, 2016, City Council meeting.
City Accepting Applications for Business Development Manager
Applications are being accepted through December 16, 2016.
Sen. Warner Visits Fredericksburg Co-Working Space to Discuss the Gig Economy
By Susan Larson. Photos copyright Robert A. Martin for Fredericksburg.Today.
U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) was in Fredericksburg September 11, 2015, to hear from some 20 local entrepreneurs and business leaders about the new gig economy.
“Back the Badge” Luncheon Honors Law Enforcement
Former NFL player Steve Fitzhugh was keynote speaker.
Stafford Opens All-Inclusive ADA Accessible Playground
The grand opening will be held November 19.
City Invites Input on Neighborhood-Level Long Range Plans
Planning Areas 3 and 6 are the current focus.
Fredericksburg City Council and EDA to Host Joint Work Session
The meeting at 7 p.m. November 15 is open to the public.
UMW Professor Says the FBI Had a Major Impact on the Election
It may have been unavoidable, but the FBI hurt Clinton, Stephen Farnsworth said.
Rob Wittman Re-Elected in Virginia’s 1st District
Wittman defeated Democrat Matt Rowe and Independent Gail Parker.
Dave Brat Wins Second Term in Virginia’s 7th District
Republican Brat defeated Democrat Eileen M. Bedell.
One of Two Proposed Constitutional Amendments Passes in Virginia
Question Two passed, providing tax relief to surviving spouses of first responders, in some instances.
Spotsylvania and Stafford Vote Trump, Fredericksburg Supports Clinton
Donald J. Trump (R) won the 2016 Presidential election without Virginia.
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