Elkton approves long term lease for Shenandoah boat landing
Town Manager Kevin Whitfield told council that Elkton renewed a 20 year lease with the state for a boat landing under Old Spotswood Trail on the South Fork Shenandoah River. The arrangement costs the town only manpower and equipment for project completion, with the landing located near Rockingham County waste transfer and recycling collection.
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Rockingham County Waste Transfer and Recycling Collection Con
Elkton council approves banners for downtown streets
Elkton Town Council approved a 2500 expenditure for 20 banners to be mounted on poles along Spotswood Avenue and Old Spotswood Trail, with banners mirroring 20 placed on Stuart Avenue. Whitfield announced a new boat ramp construction at the site and future parking lot expansion. Town Attorney Nathan Miller will draft a long term lease for Little League baseball.
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Garrison hired as parks and tourism director in Grottoes
Grottoes hires Nathan Garrison, 21, as tourism and parks director at 38000 annually with a 1500 raise after completing a bachelor’s degree at James Madison University. He starts Monday Nov 23, replacing Lettie Stickley who resigned Oct 8 to join Augusta County Parks and Recreation. Garrison from McGaheysville has five years’ work at Grand Caverns.
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Nathan Garrison
Jeff Nicely
Garrison
James Madison University
Nicely
Lettie Stickley
Augusta County Parks and Recreation Department
Verona
McGaheysville
Grand Caverns
Elkton honors Nelson “Buggs” Winegard obituary
Nelson Winegard, 85, of Elkton died November 9. Described by Sher ry Dean as a consummate gentleman and family man, he loved horses and remained a respected figure in the Elkton community. He was born October 16, 1980, and his life intersected with local horse shows and Elkton’s Diamond Jubilee history.
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Sherry Dean
Nelson “Buggs
Winegard
Dean
Casey Billhimer
Shenandoah reviews new economic developments
At the November 10 meeting the Shenandoah Town Council discussed town growth including remodeling near completion for the Shen Valley Family Practice at 422 First Street. A grand opening at David Foltz Photography occurred November 6 in the Old Mill Building on First Street. Enchanting Florals Gifts and Boutiques now offers craft beers and wines for off premise use with an open house set for November 20 and 21. Shenandoah General Store expanded into the adjacent house at Maryland Avenue and Second Street, with hours 10 am to 6 pm at both locations.
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Shen Valley
First Street
David Foltz
Shenandoah General Store
Maryland Avenue
Second Street
Elkton planners discuss town code on transitional living centers
Elkton planning commission began reviewing language to town code concerning transitional living centers proposed by local resident Pham Chopra. The discussion aims to regulate these centers and guide future approvals.
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Chopra
Elkton
Chopra plans transitional centers for addicts and veterans
Chopra proposes centers for former professional athletes with addictions and for veterans with PTSD. Planning Commission consensus supports placing such transitional centers in R-6 residential zoning, likely requiring rezoning and a special exception permit for one or more properties.
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Planning Commission
Veterans honored in Elkton Veterans Day Ceremony
Elkton Elementary School pupils from third to fifth grade gathered for Veterans Day ceremonies reflecting on events since 9 11 2001 and decades of American conflicts. The students learned about veterans and the meaning of service during a day honoring those who served.
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Stonewall Memorial Park
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Byrd Newspapers
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River Bend
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Marsha Deavers
Ryan Wright
Eli Lam
Caleb M. Soptelean
Elkton Considers Allowing Chickens in Backyards
Elkton Town Council work session discussed permitting residents to keep chickens in backyards. Amy Morris cited examples in Virginia cities and noted she does not want roosters. Harrisonburg allows chickens on properties over two acres. other towns also permit hens.
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Darold Morris
Elkton
Amy Morris
Virginia
Harrisonburg
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