Front Royal OKs 13 cent tax rate with police earmark talk
Town council debated raising the property tax rate to fund future needs including a planned 9.3 million police headquarters. An amendment to set 14 cents with a police earmark failed, and the 13 cent rate passed unanimously. Mayor Hollis Tharpe honored Philip E. Funk for 31 years at the recycling center.
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Police Station Cost Sparks Debate Over Funding Plan
Town leaders raise major concerns about the New Market Tax Credit plan used to fund upgrades and a police facility. Costs for the police HQ have risen from 5.5 to 9.3 million with contingencies.
Market plan aims to revive Town farmers market nights
Hart notes interim Town Manager Joe Waltz reviews Sargent's application as she leads a push to restart the market. Sargent, a certified sheep producer with USDA contacts, targets Wednesday Friday and weekend hours starting May, expanding from the former Saturday-only run. She envisions a lively downtown hub with 4-H clubs schools and entertainers.
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New group forms to discuss town issues in Front Royal
Downtown Front Royal volunteer Linda Allen informed the town council about Continuing the Conversation a nonpartisan community forum to explore what and why people hold their views The group formed after the November election and aims to find common ground The first meeting will run from 1 to 4 p m on April 1 at Team Waller s Open House 213 East Main Street
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Jeffries fund drive targets 70,000 for playground work
Jeffries seeks 70,000 total across two fundraising phases with 36,000 raised so far and 10,000 donated by America. Phase one done, construction may start by summer on a handicap accessible playground, with ambitions for amphitheater paths trees and shrubs and neighborly rewards like a doughnut for donations. Meanwhile Bessie Jeffries facelift advances include a 3.1 million roof and front entrance by Lantz Construction Winchester, security upgrades, and a new sidewalk. Summer work will shift occupants as renovations continue. school may still open on time.
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