Front Royal Budget Proposes Raises with No Tax Hike
Front Royal's proposed fiscal 2024 budget of 49.7 million shows a 1.7 million spending rise and 16 million for personnel. Finance Director B J Wilson presented at a Town Council work session noting no tax rate increase, but a 2.25 percent sewer rate rise per a 2020 study. The plan adds staff, replaces the assistant town manager role with a director of information technology, and funds salary increases including a 1 percent cost of living adjustment and a 2 percent merit pay boost. Costs include police officer salary, deputy clerk, water plant tech, and multiple capital and loan payments. The council may advertise the appropriation ordinance by April 5 and possibly adopt within 1 percent of the advertised amount. Footnotes discuss inflation, pay scale updates, and the need for a new compensation study.
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H. Bruce Rappaport
Duane R. “Skip” Rogers
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Warren County
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Morris
Kathleen Leidich
Rappaport
Joseph Waltz
Frederick County Middle School teacher investigated for possible misconduct
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office probes a Frederick County Middle School teacher amid reports of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The staff member is on administrative leave as investigators and school officials follow procedures under Virginia law and district policy. Located at 4661 N Frederick Pike, FCMS faces potential discipline or termination. A prior inquiry at James Wood High School led to the indictment of Kyle Hendrickson for indecent liberties with a minor and a March 21 pretrial motion hearing.
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James Wood
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Middletown approves sewer extension for Shaffer's BBQ
Middletown Town Council unanimously approves an agreement to provide wastewater services and extend the sewer line to Shaffer's BBQ at 8140 Valley Pike. The owner Matt Shaffer will increase seating from 29 to 49, enabling greater occupancy. Mayor Harbaugh lauded Shaffer for community contributions and noted his Citizen of the Year honor.
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Shaffer
Valley Pike
Matt Shaffer
Charles Harbaugh IV
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