Budget Proposal Highlights Major Increase for School District
A work session reviewed a proposed 70.93 million budget up 10.9 percent from 63.94 million with local funding rising to 28.28 million. State funding climbs 3.24 million to 51 percent of the total, supporting standards of learning and lottery programs. New positions include teachers, counselors, and coordinators, with major costs in instruction and operations. Groundskeeping shifts from county Parks and Recreation to the division next year.
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A. Rinaldi
Antoinette D. Funk
Andrea M. Lo
Melanie C. Salins
Ballenger
Leslie Fox Keyser
Blue Ridge Technical Center
Transportation Department
Shane Goodwin
Department of Parks and Recreation
Collision continues after crash injures two drivers
One woman was taken to Winchester Medical Center and the other airlifted to INOVA Fairfax Hospital after a collision. Airbags deployed in both sedans and both vehicles were towed. Two passengers from each car were hospitalized at Warren Memorial Hospital. Fire units cleared the scene by 5 PM with deputies staying past 6 PM as wreckers cleared the site. Investigation continues.
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Winchester Medical Center
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Brown
Warren Memorial Hospital
Campground plan faces hurdles near former Artex Fibers site
The proposal places 200 campsites within the South Fork area but excludes the parcels from official land use maps due to proximity to the Artex Fibers EPA Superfund site. If approved, the facility would include an 18 foot access road, 12 foot emergency paths, a fire hydrant, flood monitoring, and septic approval from health authorities while water service would be provided by the town. Separately, the commissioners voted 4-1 to recommend allowing short term rentals in Front Royal with Merchant opposing owner-occupied restrictions and favoring commercial districts. New officers were elected with Merchant as chair and Gordon as vice chair. Jones cannot seek another chair term.
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South Fork
Artex
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Kopishhke
Warren County
Virginia Department of Health
Front Royal
Merchant
Gordon
Jones
Town council weighs building department shift and concerns
Hicks reported the town's Building Department began January with new division duties and costs. Warren County Builders Association questioned revenue, permit charges, and certification timelines while urging coordination. A joint meeting with the county Board of Supervisors is planned to decide whether permitting remains town or returns to the county.
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Hicks
Warren County Builders Association
Warren County
George Cline
Front Royal
Cline
Builders Association
Cockrell
Morris
County Board of Supervisors
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