A change in ownership of a downtown fixture, a busy week in King George and move-in day at UMW highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
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A change in ownership of a downtown fixture, a busy week in King George and move-in day at UMW highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
EDA Board Chair Beckey Gallamore said she was blindsided by Tuesday night’s decision.
Supervisors also adopted resolutions to opt out of a Fredericksburg area Regional Transportation Authority and to instruct the county attorney to research purchase of intake belonging to Birchwood and/or Amazon Data Services.
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
Salaries of Fredericksburg area county or city administrators have increased dramatically in recent years.
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
Smolnik is currently the director of economic development in New Kent County.
Citing volume of requests, Interim County Attorney Stuart proposes board eliminate the free initial 30 minutes related to FOIA research.
Board’s request not targeting the 317 acres on the Birchwood power plant site.
Battle lines drawn over data center performance agreement signed by previous board.
Departing Director of Economic Development and Tourism: supervisors’ hands-on approach with staff is unusual.
Foundation Companies, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Joe Grzeika were also honored.