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RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics

Chair Wes Mills: ‘It’s going to take money to get this money’ Crack down on cellphone use The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to commit $10,000 of a $20,000 fee to hire a lobbyist to advocate for the school district in the upcoming state...

Town council approves more parking spaces at Rush River Commons

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 2, 2024 | Art, Business, Infrastructure, Politics, Real Estate

Quick decision after planners’ recommendation  The Washington Town Council voted in a brief special meeting Monday to approve the addition of seven parking spaces in the Rush River Commons’ residential area.  The approval comes after a sparsely-attended public hearing...

Benevolent Fund hires manager for home repairs

by Ireland Hayes | Jul 19, 2024 | Art, Business, Health, People, Politics, Real Estate

‘I want to…be able to help people who really need it’ The Rappahannock Benevolent Fund recently welcomed a new team member, hoping to expand the reach of its Safe and Healthy Homes program. Rafael Vittitow, a local contractor and Washington resident, joined the...

Bill Fletcher’s ‘wildcard’ cases

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 23, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Prosecutor, judge remove themselves from case A special prosecutor has been appointed to try the cases of James William “Bill” Fletcher III, who is charged with speeding and driving while intoxicated, after Commonwealth’s Attorney Art Goff recused himself due to a...

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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