An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Mickey Wiesner
A poor little dog died Sunday morning July 26. He was run over on Sophia Street right in front the house where he lived, near the parking garage in the Historic District.
Suns Staying Longer in Hagerstown
By Susan Larson
The Hagerstown Suns may be staying in Maryland another two years.
Hagerstown City Council voted 3 – 2 to approve a two-season lease extension for the team, which has hopes of moving to Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Receives Riverfront Land Gift
By Susan Larson
Jenny-Lynn Franklin Guth of Orange, Texas, has donated 28.12 acres of land to the city, including acreage along the river.
City Manager Recommends $84M Fredericksburg Budget
By Susan Larson
City Manager Bev Cameron recommended an increase of just over 3.6 percent in the FY2015 Fredericksburg budget. “This is the fourth consecutive year without an increase in any tax rates,” Cameron told City Council during their March 11 meeting.
The total recommended budget is $84 million.
City of Fredericksburg Personal Property Tax Payment Schedule Changed
By Susan Larson
City of Fredericksburg personal property taxes will now be billed in two equal installments annually.
Fredericksburg’s 2014 personal property taxes will be due on May 15 and November 15.
City Treasurer Brenda Wood recommended the change to help residents pay their bills and lessen the work load for city staff who have been managing an increasing number of payment plans.
Riverfront Park Master Plan, Survey Available
By Susan Larson
Citizens have another opportunity to submit suggestions for the City of Fredericksburg’s planned Riverfront Park.
UMW Public Events, March 2014
Compiled by Melina Downs, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
All events are at the University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Tuesday, March 11 – Tuesday, April 8 – Class, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course, by Bill Brooks; Combs Hall, Room 4; Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m.; free; Registration required by emailing [email protected].
Three City of Fredericksburg Job Openings
The City of Fredericksburg is accepting applications for Manager of Public Facilities, Facilities Technician and Transit Driver.
Fredericksburg Hiring: Manager of Public Facilities
“A city application and resume should be submitted before the close of business on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.”
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