Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Preview: October 22
An overview of topics on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, which begins at 5:00 p.m.
Compiled by FXBG Advance Staff
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors meeting has a robust agenda for Tuesday night, including a public hearing on Summit Academy, a private school to be located in the Livingston District that has proven controversial with nearby residents concerned about traffic flow the school will generate.
The agenda includes three possible agenda additions, 18 consent agenda items, four presentations, and six public hearings.
- Approval of the appropriation for the midyear personnel adjustments from 10/8 Board Meeting consent.
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