Town Water Corridor project may raise rates in Front Royal
CHA Consulting principal Stephen Steele outlined a $5.5 million plan to run a redundant water line along Winchester Road. The goal is a backup source for Dominion Virginia Power’s Warren County Power Station, ensuring cooling and generation continuity. Dominion, the corridor’s largest user, offered $3.5 million but keeps options under review.
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Superheroes to the rescue at Bessie Jeffries Elementary
A Front Royal family seeks aid for 4 year old Mason Langlais who battles dyskeratosis congenita causing bone marrow failure and other complications. Carol Vorous, a school employee at Bessie Jeffries Elementary, learned of the child’s illness from his grandmother Tammy Shell and urged action.
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Front Royal Considers Rental Inspection Program
Front Royal Town Council weighs hiring a property inspector to oversee rental inspection and management programs. The inspector would be based in the Warren County Government Center with plans for a centralized building management system. Officials seek cost estimates on a maintenance code before moving forward. The program would be town funded with a potential 1 cent tax increase.
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Pilgrim Virgin Statue to arrive for all-night vigil at St John’s
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will arrive at St John the Baptist Church at 10 p m for an all night vigil. Each hour of prayer will be dedicated to different members of government church and family.
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Skyline Drive to go car free for a day next month
A city initiative will close Skyline Drive to private vehicles for one day next month to promote alternative transport. Officials say the event aims to reduce traffic, encourage walking and biking, and highlight public transit options for residents and visitors.
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County eyes options to close $3.4 million deficit
Front Royal Virginia County supervisors consider two remedies to cover a projected $3.4 million shortfall for FY 2017-18. A 3 percent real estate tax increase and across the board cuts to all department budgets are under review. The current real estate tax rate stands at 62 cents per $100 assessed value, translating to about a $1,240 bill for a $200,000 property, with additional revenue potential being explored.
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Council debates tax rates in Front Royal
Front Royal council discussed merits of a small tax increase during a Monday work session while keeping current rates for the coming year. The vote last week was the first of two to establish the rates of 13 cents per $100 for real estate and 64 cents per $100 for personal property.
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EDA seeks exceptions for police academy site access
The Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority asks the town for five special exemptions to delay sidewalks and street lights at the Skyline Criminal Justice Academy. The 18 acre site on Progress Drive uses the road as its sole access, which lacks sidewalks and lighting, preventing connection to the town network. Jennifer McDonald, EDA executive director, notes the proposed 500 feet of sidewalk would currently connect to nothing.
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