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Washington Town Council tables Foster Harris rezoning

Washington Town Council tables Foster Harris rezoning

by Ireland Hayes | Nov 16, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, People, Politics, Real Estate

Awaiting legislation in Richmond that could impact local rules The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Monday to table an application on rezoning the Foster Harris House, deciding to wait on possible legislation coming out of the General Assembly’s...
Campaign countdown: The race to Election Day in Rappahannock County

Campaign countdown: The race to Election Day in Rappahannock County

by Julia Shanahan | Nov 4, 2024 | Art, Politics

IN PHOTOS: Rappahannock County Republican and Democratic committees host rallies; caravan Local Republicans, Democrats hold friendly rallies Rappahannock voters will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a president, vice president, U.S. senator and member of Congress as...

Town of Washington planners recommend denial for B&B zoning change

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 1, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

Rush River Commons unveils ‘concept’ for second site   The Town of Washington Planning Commission recommended denial of an application from Foster Harris House bed and breakfast to change its zoning, after hearing virtually all negative feedback from residents during...
Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit

Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, People, Politics

Washington Town Council, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 7 p.m.Click above to watch full video coverage of the Washington Town Council’s Oct. 15 meeting. The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph in the Town of...
Democratic candidates campaign in Rappahannock

Democratic candidates campaign in Rappahannock

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Broadband, Business, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, People, Politics

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. and Virginia State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam visited Rappahannock County Sunday for a joint meet and greet and roundtable discussion on how to address challenges the county faces. Kaine and Subramanyam are both on the campaign trail, with Kaine up...
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