Front Royal Council eyes hydroelectric project expansion
Front Royal leaders weigh a hydroelectric system after a site visit to Springfield Vermont. Vice Mayor Nichols notes cost comparisons, projected $80 million Front Royal plan versus $52 million Springfield project, and calls for a public hearing and cheaper study by R.W. Beck and Associates. The meeting also covers sewer trunk extensions, parking fines hike, and EPA wastewater funding.
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Star
Front Royal
Kermit Nichols
Walter Duncan
George Banks
Francis Hall
Springfield
Nichols
Vermont
Limeton
Holyoke
Mass
R.W. Beck
Tough Going Predicted for D.C. Voting Rights Bill in Virginia
Virginia lawmakers from the area project tough sledding for a D C voting rights amendment. Sen William Truban Del Alson Smith and Del Raymond Guest forecast opposition in the Virginia General Assembly amid urban rural and partisan tensions.
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D.C
Virginia
Star
Washington
District of Columbia
U.S
Congress
Virginia General Assembly
William Truban
Del
Alson Smith
Raymond R. Guest
Woodstock
Commonwealth
del. Raymond Guest
Front Royal
LFPDC Recommends Disapproval Of Water Study Grant Request
The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission executive committee rejects a $63,800 grant for the State Water Control Board to staff a Northern Virginia water study panel. They say the mix on the committee excludes areas with ample water resources. The panel could be expanded but not yet balanced.
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State Water Control Board
State Water Study Commission
Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission
General Assembly
Virginia
Assembly
Commission
LFPDC
Fire damages insulation at William Woodard residence
A morning fire at the William Woodard home on Bufflick Road caused minor damage to insulation and electrical wiring. Greenwood Fire Department responded when the alarm rang at about 7:50 a.m. and was back in service shortly after 9 a.m. Fire Chief Walt Cunningham reported crews were on scene and cleared the area.
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William Woodard
Bufflick Rd
Walt Cunningham
Greenwood
Petitions Sought In Cat Burning
City game warden announces juvenile petitions against two Winchester youths for a cat set ablaze at 115 E. Cecil St last July 15. Police Lt. Bailey says investigators had a probable culprit but lacked witnesses until now.
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Ervin Cleveland
Winchester
E. Cecil St
F.A. Bailey
Winchester City
Middletown Council Plans Move to Renovated Town Hall
Middletown will relocate from a temporary office trailer to the renovated town hall over Thursday and Friday with closures expected. The Labor Day weekend push delays reopening until Tuesday. At the Sept. 25 meeting a final reading on the comprehensive plan and zoning amendments will occur. John Poux outlined R-2 and R-1 districts to guide residential growth and special permits for churches schools and public buildings. A highway commercial district and town core commercial zones are proposed while Middletown remains primarily residential. The final readings begin at 7 30 p m on Sept 25 with the plan taking effect one minute after midnight on Sept 26 if unmodified.
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Osage St
Pine St
Edwin Harper
Airport Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Federal Aeronautical Administration
Nichols
South Fork Bridge
Shenandoah River
Riverton
Lillard
EPA
Robert Traister
George Banks
Francis Hall
Kermit Nichols
Star
Middletown
John Poux
Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission
Poux
Main St
First St
Construction Plans Changed for Fire Co in Winchester Area
Reynolds Store Volunteer Fire Dept board will meet tonight to choose a new entrance for a proposed fire station after officials found the initial plan had poor sight distance. A 50 ft entrance north of the first is proposed on Rt 522, with over 800 feet sight distance expected. Sheriff’s Dept reports a Monday night break in at the Boutique in Delco Plaza with $80 cash stolen and jewelry missing. entry via smashed side door window.
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Front Royal
Roger Lee Funk
Belmont Ave
Don Hoffman
Dennis Smedley
Funk
Warren County
Sheriff's Dept
Reynolds Store Volunteer Fire Dept
John Boyd
Boyd
Keith Walker
State Highway Dept
Winchester
Frederick County
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