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Big plans, bigger doubts about Rush River Commons’ phase two

Big plans, bigger doubts about Rush River Commons’ phase two

by Tim Carrington | Sep 30, 2025 | Infrastructure, Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Town of Washington planners press pause on major Rush River Commons’ development plans Rush River Commons’ second phase has hit headwinds in the Town of Washington, where the Planning Commission raised questions at its Monday meeting about processes, and more...
Inn spa gets rezoning go-ahead, Patty O’s Cafe rezoning on hold

Inn spa gets rezoning go-ahead, Patty O’s Cafe rezoning on hold

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 29, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Town of Washington officials Monday changed the zoning of The Inn at Little Washington’s planned luxury spa property but withheld ruling on the rezoning of the parking lot behind Patty O’s restaurant after hearing comments from neighbors.  The Town Council and...
County Planning Commission hosts first outreach meeting

County Planning Commission hosts first outreach meeting

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 18, 2025 | County, Local Government

Gears up for Comprehensive Plan review The Rappahannock County Planning Commission hosted its first of many upcoming community outreach meetings in Amissville on Monday, giving residents a chance to share their ideas of how to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan, a...
Supervisors consider new revenue stream to pay for courthouse

Supervisors consider new revenue stream to pay for courthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 10, 2025 | County, Local Government

Board votes for new school buses The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to allow staff to seek approval from the state to institute a small increase in court fees that could be leveraged by the county to help fund the construction of a new...
Washington planning commission approves pool for Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

Washington planning commission approves pool for Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 29, 2025 | Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate, Town

Neighboring Trinity Church members express concerns The Town of Washington Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve the construction of a small, in-ground pool that will serve The Inn at Little Washington’s Parsonage guest house — an addition that...
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