Town debates event insurance and First Amendment rights
The council weighed higher event liability insurance for downtown gatherings amid concerns over rights and town risk. Members questioned potential lawsuits, potential negligence, and whether sponsors should bear greater coverage costs. No action was taken, with more work sessions planned.
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Bret Hrbek
Doug Napier
School district weighs future name and budget plans
The board discusses naming Skyline High School and using prior surveys for a public vote, with a March 12 meeting set. Budget talks feature teacher salary concerns as salaries at start and mid levels lag behind nearby counties, while lunch prices stay at 1.90 and 2.00.
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Pam McInnis
Skyline High School
McInnis
Doug Rosen
Crosspointe Center rezoning to add homes and shops planned
County officials approved the 2004 rezoning for Crosspointe Center to host more than 1,500 homes and 960,000 square feet of commercial space. Va 37 interchange ramps will be rebuilt with a spread diamond design and Tasker Road realigned, with completion targeted for May 2018. Glaize Developments and VDOT outline phased work, funding, and future interchange options as traffic counts rise.
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Valley Pike
U.S. 11
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J.P. Carr
Glaize Developments
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Tasker Road
Hillandale Lane
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Warrior Drive
Crosspointe
Country Inn & Suites
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Kernstown Commons Blvd
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Front Royal Eyes Salt Budget Overrun as 800 More Tons Sought
Town Manager Steve Burke reports 1 383 55 tons of salt used this season costing 107 778 dollars, 421 55 tons over the 962 ton budget. He asks council to amend by 95 000 dollars from reserves for 800 extra tons amid several forecast storms. Police Chief Shiflett seeks a sworn part time community resource officer to handle public relations and neighborhood watch, costing 12 000 dollars for the rest of the year, with a council vote on March 9.
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Front Royal
Steve Burke
Burke
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Gene Tewart
Royal Police
Norman Shiflett
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County eyes park plan for former Catlett Mountain landfill
Warren County asks Front Royal Town Council for input on converting the 13 acre site west of town across the Shenandoah River into a park with hiking trails walking paths a practice field a picnic shelter a mountain bike skill course and a parking lot. Comments precede submittal to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Town Manager Steve Burke suggests a memorandum of understanding to limit town liability and avoid maintenance duties if the project proceeds. Council set the item for the Town County Liaison meeting on March 19.
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Front Royal
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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