Stafford County News and Notes
Katie Thisdell reports on news from Stafford County. Contact her at kthisdell@freelancestar.com or at 540/735-1975.
Just over two weeks left in design contest for county’s armed services memorial
Designs from Stafford’s high schoolers will be the inspiration for the county’s new armed services memorial. Students are invited to submit drawings of what they think the memorial should look …more
March 26th, 2013
Board moves to lower boat tax, publicizes hearing for April 9
Boat owners in Stafford County will see a lower tax bill next year. Tonight, the Board of Supervisors advertised a personal property tax rate on boats that’s half of what …more
March 26th, 2013
Democrats plan to caucus June 1 for county supervisor seats
Stafford’s Democrats will nominate candidates for the Board of Supervisors at caucuses on June 1– and they’re still looking for who those candidates will be. “We’re seeking well-qualified, viable candidates …more
March 26th, 2013
EDA to hear request for farmers market
Stafford’s EDA has called for a special meeting to look at awarding start-up funds to the proposed farmers market. When Vanessa Griffin went before the Economic Development Authority a few …more
March 25th, 2013
SPCA reports 90 adoptions for 2012
The Stafford SPCA has grown quite a bit over the past four years since its inception. Lori O’Pry, its director of operations, filled me in on their changes when I …more
March 22nd, 2013
Robert Belman to run for Falmouth seat
Former School Board member Robert Belman hopes to run for the Falmouth seat on the Board of Supervisors this fall. Belman emailed his announcement this morning. It reads: After much …more
March 20th, 2013
Dunkin’ Donuts approved for Route 17
A 24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive through could be open in southern Stafford in less than a year. The baked goods and coffee shop will be located on a …more
March 20th, 2013
Tax rate put on hold for one week
Around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night, the Board of Supervisors finally took up the fiscal 2014 budget and the tax rates, only to put it off for another week. Supervisors heard …more
March 19th, 2013
Stafford crews rescue trapped osprey
Stafford’s fire and rescue department sent out an unusual press release Tuesday evening. It’s not everyday that they rescue an osprey. The large bird was perched on an antenna on …more
March 19th, 2013
Park and pool put on hold tonight
The infrastructure committee recommended waiting to make a decision on the pool in Embrey Mill. The pool/indoor athletic facility will be part of the parks bond-funded sports complex, but will be …more
