Elkton Eyes Grants as Waste Plant Faces Costly Upgrade
Elkton council highlights high flows at the waste treatment plant 1.6 million gallons above permit and proposes a new facility costing 17 to 20 million dollars to avoid DEQ fines. They cite 3.6 million loan for clarifier upgrades, 500k deposit relief, and SERCAP USDA backed confidential income surveys to secure 40 year loans and grants. They warn of potential rate hikes and explain a one time water sewer connection fee.
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Mount Crawford firm wins $8.7M for landfill cell project
A&J Development and Excavation, based in Mount Crawford, won an $8.7 million contract to build a 26 acre landfill cell expected to last 15 to 20 years. Construction starts in fall and takes 18 months, with a new entrance due April 10.
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Shenandoah adopts flat tax rate and town office changes
The Shenandoah town council kept the 2017 personal property tax rate at 40 cents per hundred and real estate tax at 31 cents per hundred, with a $25 vehicle license fee and $15 for motorcycles. February 2017 website stats showed 14,834 page views and 7,558 unique visitors. The council reviewed a donation request for the Caverns Shrine Club fundraiser supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children and approved various town projects, including Big Gem Park improvements and water sewer work for two new homes, while planning for town manager transition and staff advertising.
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Town to hire new clerk by May and promote Roudabush
Roudabush will move from clerk duties to town manager duties including planning zoning and economic development while keeping the clerk role. The town plans to advertise a full time clerk position paying 18000 per year with an expected May 1 start.
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Teacher Largent Arrest Reported In Abuse Case
Largent, a first year SHS teacher in a Virginia school district, was arrested March 13 and released on recognizance. The case was moved to Rockingham County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. district officials say she no longer works on school property and investigations are ongoing.
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