Residents should make the following preparations in advance.
City of Fredericksburg Prepares for Hurricane Joaquin
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Commuter Parking Expanded in Spotsylvania’s Route 3 Corridor
New spaces open at Gordon Road park and ride lot.
City Staff: ‘No Extraordinary Action’ Against Happy Endings Bar
Residents want the place shut down. The city says “creative problem-solving” is the answer.
Community Meeting to Review Proposed Telecommunications Tower at Stafford County Landfill
Verizon has filed an application for a wireless telecommunications facility at the Stafford County Landfill.
Noise Ordinance, Littering Fines on City Council Agenda
Fredericksburg City Council September 22, 2015, agenda overview.
Stafford County Earns Triple A Bond Rating
The rating will allow the county to borrow money at lower interest rates.
27,000 Gallons of Sewage Spilled Into Falls Run, Stafford County Says
Upstream sewage leak closes Rappahannock River parks in Stafford and Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8, 2015.
Route 3 Corridor Transportation Plan Meeting July 21 in Spotsy
The meeting will review the Route 3 Corridor Transportation Plan study, including recommendations for the area.
New Fall Hill Avenue Bridge, Pedestrian Tunnel Open
Phase one of the Fall Hill Avenue Transportation Improvement Project was completed ahead of schedule.
12 Projects Receive Fredericksburg EDA Grants
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority pledged $26,817 at its July 13, 2015, meeting.
Spotsylvania Baseball Committee Votes to Continue Pursuing Stadium Deal
The committee voted 7 to 2 to move forward on a publicly financed minor league baseball stadium.
Stray Cat Bite in Spotsylvania is Positive for Rabies
Precautions you should take for your family and your pets.
Fredericksburg Center of Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion Battle
By Susan Larson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe will bring his push for Medicaid expansion in Virginia to Fredericksburg today, home turf of House Speaker Bill Howell (R-Stafford), the state legislator leading the fight against it.
On Thursday, House Republicans unsuccessfully pushed for a special session to deal with the issue, which currently is part of Howell’s proposed budget. A special session would have removed the issue from the budget.
Chatham Bridge Weight Limits Set to Protect Structure
By Susan Larson
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be posting new weight limit signs for Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock River between downtown Fredericksburg and Stafford County near Chatham Manor.
A scheduled annual inspection of the bridge found continued deterioration of the bridge’s main steel beams, VDOT said.
VDOT Fredericksburg Region Traffic Hot Spots
VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg Region for June 21 – 27, 2015.
VRE Names Locomotive for Stafford Supervisor Paul Milde
Milde is immediate past Chairman of Virginia Railway Express.
Stafford County Wins Two National Achievement Awards
The National Association of Counties 2015 Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government programs.
Economic Development Master Plan RFP Deadline June 11
Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Your June 9 Ballot and Where to Vote
The election June 9, 2015, in Virginia is a primary for state and local offices.
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