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Familiar faces vie for Washington Town Council seat

Familiar faces vie for Washington Town Council seat

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 20, 2026 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Planning Commission seat opens, chair stepping down After months of shifting roles within the Town of Washington’s government, officials are now looking to fill the last remaining vacancy on the Town Council. The Washington Town Council announced its two candidates at...
Rush River Commons’ new development put on hold — again

Rush River Commons’ new development put on hold — again

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 17, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Washington Town Council tables application The Washington Town Council accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to table an application for the second development phase of Rush River Commons (RRC) until the commission’s meeting later this month. The Planning...
Washington Town Council considers applications for treasurer

Washington Town Council considers applications for treasurer

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 11, 2025 | Local Government, Politics, Sidebar, Town

The Washington Town Council hosted a three-minute meeting Monday to announce two candidates for interim treasurer — Deborah Harris and Maria Darie.  Both applied after treasurer Gail Swift moved out of the town this summer and the position became vacant.  Monday’s...
Town of Washington changes zoning approval process, seeks treasurer, Christmas volunteers

Town of Washington changes zoning approval process, seeks treasurer, Christmas volunteers

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 16, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

The Washington Town Council, at its Monday night meeting, addressed such issues as filling the position of treasurer, amending the zoning approval process, completing a town walking trail, seeking volunteers for Christmas festivities, in addition to discussing cost...
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...
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