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Rush River Commons to begin new phase

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 8, 2025 | Art, Business, Education, Infrastructure, Politics, Real Estate

Developers asking community for input As construction of housing in the new privately-funded Rush River Commons development in the Town of Washington nears completion, the project’s engineers and designers are already looking ahead to the second phase of the...
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 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...
Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jul 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, People, Politics, Real Estate

The U.S. Army is looking to buy 100 acres of land in Rappahannock County for a federal equine horse training and wellness facility for a herd of 100 horses — and not just any horses, but those that participate in patriotic military funerals at Arlington National...

Washington moves to allow more guests at certain B&Bs

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

Final plans to be reviewed in July Town of Washington officials held a public hearing Monday to hear what townsfolk thought about possible changes to the bed and breakfast ordinance, allowing for some establishments to host as many as eight more guests. But before the...
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