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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...

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...
Stay alert to deer: Collisions up at alarming rate, even before peak deer season in Rappahannock County

Stay alert to deer: Collisions up at alarming rate, even before peak deer season in Rappahannock County

by Bob Hurley | Oct 22, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services

Deer Road.jpgDeer on the road in Tiger Valley. On a clear November night around 11 p.m., Edie and David Tatel of Castelton were traveling on a twisty, narrow section of Rock Mills Road toward the bridge that crosses the Thornton River. Out of nowhere a deer jumped in...

Town of Washington planners recommend restoration of lost property line

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 7, 2024 | Business, Politics, Real Estate

The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission voted to recommend the division of a lot near The Washington School, restoring a boundary line lost during the school’s renovation 20 years ago.   The property on Mt. Salem Avenue is adjacent to The Washington School and...
‘Speed dating’ is for the birds (and other critters)

‘Speed dating’ is for the birds (and other critters)

by Bob Hurley | Oct 2, 2024 | Agriculture, Art

Biodiversity restoration taking root in Rappahannock County and around the region Speed dating isn’t just for singles who want brief meet ups with prospective partners — not in Northern Virginia’s Piedmont, anyway.  In a new twist on the “mini-dating” phenomenon, a...
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