The May 3, 2016, Fredericksburg election will be for mayor and the two at-large council members.
Matt Kelly Announces Re-Election Run
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Speakers Overwhelmingly Support Washington Avenue Mall Tree Plan
Additional public comment is being accepted through February 15, 2016.
Last Chance to Complete Historic Renwick Courthouse Complex Survey
The deadline to complete the survey is February 16, 2016.
Registration and Absentee Ballot Information for the November Election
State and local elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015.
Spotsylvania Supervisors Faced with Unexpected Baseball Bill
Not all of the study was covered by the retainer, County Administrator Mark Taylor said.
Spotsylvania FY 2017 Recommended Budget
Budget information and the dates of upcoming budget meetings.
Virginia Railway Express Introduces Mobile App
VRE offers passengers a free mobile app for paying and validating fares.
Free Help Preparing Your Tax Return
How to know if you qualify, and where to find free tax preparation assistance.
Emergency-Simulation Drill Scheduled at North Anna Nuclear Plant
The February 9, 2016, exercise will help state and local governments test their response procedures.
Spotsylvania Baseball Committee Meeting June 11
The committee has until July 31, 2015, to vote on a proposed minor league baseball stadium complex for the county.
Department of Public Works Director Reviews Snow Clean-Up
Doug Fawcett answers your questions concerning snow removal in Fredericksburg.
Spotsylvania Supervisor Gary Skinner Appointed VRE Board Chairman
The 2016 slate of officers was unanimously approved at a recent VRE Operations Board meeting.
Washington Avenue Tree Dispute Forum Rescheduled
The meeting is rescheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.
Snow Removal Slow Going on Fredericksburg City Streets
Clearing the snow is hampered by the amount and by the number of cars buried along the curb.
Stafford County Opens Winter Storm Day Center
The reception center is open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22 – 24, 2016.
VDOT Asks Motorists to Stay Off the Roads
From the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.
Snowfall continues across the 14-county Fredericksburg District, and motorists are advised to stay off the roads for duration of the winter storm due to extremely hazardous driving conditions.
Interstate 95 and primary roads in the Fredericksburg District have minor to moderate snow coverage. Secondary and subdivision streets are mostly covered in snow.
Gov. McAuliffe Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
“All Virginians should take the threat of this storm seriously and take necessary precautions now.” Governor Terry McAuliffe
Del. Cole Introduces Bill to Allow Some Teachers to Carry Guns in Schools
HB 167 seeks to permit former law-enforcement now working in Virginia public schools to carry any firearm.
Howell Elected to Eighth Term as Speaker
Delegate William Howell has been a member of the House of Delegates since 1988, speaker since 2003.
Mill District Rezoning Faces Questions
City Council wants questions answered before it votes on rezoning for a mixed-use development in the Mill District.
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