Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors gathers a panel to look back at 2023 and forward into 2024.
Missing Books – Some of Them – Back in School Division Central Office
The books were banned from school libraries last year and then taken to the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s book sale in the fall.
Book Challenges Come to King George County Public Schools
Staff have prepared a rubric for review committees to use. The rubric and the existing division policy on reconsideration of instructional materials are on the agenda for next School Board meeting.
Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Pass Unanimously
A unified council faced a flurry of public backlash; mayor says the amendments will not address affordable housing, but the city is examining other projects that will. | Public Hearing Notice
Local Sales Tax Bill Advances in General Assembly
Bill would permit all localities to charge additional sales tax to support school construction and renovation.
Spotsylvania Superintendent Placed on Administrative Leave
Also, school division’s proposed budget for next fiscal year includes $46.2 million gap between estimated revenue and proposed expenditures.
Bill Clarifying When Potential Candidates Can Start Collecting Signatures Passes Senate
Introduced by Senator Bryce Reeves, the bill seeks to prevent problems such as occurred in Spotsylvania County this summer and fall.
Townhouse Project Proposed for Vacant Parking Lots Near Old Hospital Building
Sixty-three new townhouses could be coming to 3.87 acres on Fall Hill Avenue across the street from the old Mary Washington Hospital building. The development—to be called “Mary’s Landing”—is proposed to take the place of parking lots in the 400 block of Hunter Street, Elm Street and Germania Street that have long stood largely vacant. […]
Townhouse Project Proposed for Vacant Parking Lots Near Old Hospital Building
Public can comment on plan, which does not require public hearing or Council approval, at city’s website. Plus, local government meetings for the week of January 22.
Stafford Superintendent Asks for "Significant Investment" in School Division.
Budget request does not include nearly $63 million in needs.