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Patty O’s rezoning approved, historical society change denied

Patty O’s rezoning approved, historical society change denied

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 30, 2025 | Local Government, Town

Debating ‘grapevine mortar’, zoning change  Two governing bodies of the Town of Washington met back-to-back Monday to consider applications, one for zoning changes behind Patty O’s Cafe, and another for reconfiguring the entrance of the Rappahannock Historical...
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...
Town planners to consider pool at The Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

Town planners to consider pool at The Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 22, 2025 | Local Government, Politics, Town

The Inn at Little Washington has submitted a draft proposal for an in-ground swimming pool  behind its Parsonage guesthouse on Main Street.  The application will be considered at the town Planning Commission’s meeting March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St....
Town considers selling land to residents

Town considers selling land to residents

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 19, 2025 | Local Government, Politics, Real Estate, Top Story, Town

Renovation of Abdo properties coming soon The Washington Town Council voted Monday, Mar. 10 to move forward with making a plot of town-owned land available for sale after three homeowners came forward with interest in sections of the plot.  Nanette and Jerome Edwards...
Whither Washington? Can Rappahannock County’s seat with a rich history write a new chapter?

Whither Washington? Can Rappahannock County’s seat with a rich history write a new chapter?

by Bob Hurley | Jan 19, 2023 | Business, Politics

Venerated as one of the Piedmont’s most historic and beautiful villages, the Town of Washington also is disparaged sometimes as a movie set, even a ghost town. But whatever you think of the town, 2023 will be a year of great change and challenge, sparking renewal,...
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