Meetings and Notices

Worldwide Knitting In Public Day is being celebrated in several Sperryville locations this Saturday (June 8). A group of knitters meets from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Central Coffee Roasters, reconvenes from noon to 1:45 at Thornton River Grille, and at 2 p.m. at Knit Wit Yarn Shop. Knitting will happen at all locations. For...
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The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda includes: Adoption of county budget; resolutions; set fiscal year end payout meeting; recycling program; skatepark; Ken Thompson and Alex Sharp’s expiring terms on Water & Sewer Authority (July 31); RREMS Council Board of Directors at-large...
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The Rappahannock County School Board holds a budget work session at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, May 24) in the school board office conference room. This meeting is open to the public. The following offices are closed Monday (May 27) in observance of Memorial Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Union First Market Bank; BB&T; Virginia Department...
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The Farm Tour Steering Committee meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 16) in the conference room at the county extension office, located on the second floor of the Kramer Building on Gay Street in Washington. Farms and area businesses who wish to participate in this year’s tour are invited to attend. For more...
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The Amissville, Washington, Sperryville and Flint Hill Post Offices are collecting food and household necessities for the Rappahannock Food Pantry through Saturday (May 11). Items most desired are canned meat and tuna, cooking oil, jelly, coffee, tea, cereal, hearty soups, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pet food, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid and shampoo. No food donations beyond...
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A staff member from the office of Rep. Robert Hurt (R-5th) holds local office hours from 10 to noon in at Rappahannock County Library tomorrow (Friday, May 3), for constituents who need assistance with federal agencies. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 and again at 7 p.m. Monday (May 6) at the courthouse on Gay...
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The Board of Supervisors meets 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Rappahannock Elementary School auditorium/gym. Agenda includes: School and county budget. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board holds its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, May 14, at 1 p.m., at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and...
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An Artisan Trail meeting is 7:30 p.m. April 24 at at the town hall on Gay Street. This is an informal meeting to discuss the “who, how and why” of the artisan trail. The trail is not just for artists: it also promotes wineries, CSAs, small farmers and all businesses in our area. For more...
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The Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 11) at the town hall. The agenda includes: Justin and Gail Swift, wood privacy fence to the rear of 577 Main St.; Allan Comp, continue existing fencing at 639 Main St.; RLEP/Rick Kohler, bridge over outflow of pond as adjunct to butterfly trail...
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The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 tonight (Thursday, April 4) at the courthouse in Washington. The Washington Town Council voted at its regularly scheduled council meeting March 11 to continue the meeting to 9 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, April 5) at town hall, to hold a budget work session. The council holds its regularly...
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The Washington Town Council is accepting letters of interest from residents wishing to be appointed to the Architectural Review Board through tomorrow (Friday, March 29). For more information, call the town hall at 540-675-3128. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Monday (April 1) at the courthouse...
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On March 11, the Washington Town Council voted to continue the March 11 regularly scheduled council meeting to 9 a.m. Friday, April 5 in order to conduct a budget work session at town hall. The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 21) at the Rappahannock County courthouse on...
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The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 14) at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. The Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 14) in the town hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: John and Diane MacPherson, modifications to 189 Main St., and...
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Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation will not operate this Friday (March 8) due to an in-service training. The Washington Town Council holds its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (March 11) at town hall. Highlights from the agenda include consideration of a People Inc. request for the town to pay half the cost of...
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The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 today (Thursday, Feb. 28) at the courthouse in Washington. The Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday (March 4) at the Rappahannock County courthouse. There is no 7 p.m. meeting. Agenda includes: audit; EMS cost recovery program; recycling program; local stormwater program fees; update on...
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The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 today (Thursday, Feb. 21) at the courthouse in Washington. There being no business to come before the board, the February meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals is cancelled. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission...
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The Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 14) in the town hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: John and Diane MacPherson, modifications to 189 Main St.; Jackie Meuse, sign at 261 Main St. The following offices are closed Monday (Feb. 18) in observance of Presidents’ Day: Virginia Department...
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At 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 7), the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. The Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 14) in the town hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: John and Diane MacPherson, modifications to 189 Main St....
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At 2 p.m. Monday (Feb. 4), the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 7), the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Vice-mayor Gary Schwartz has continued the consideration and a possible vote on the...
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The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) holds its annual meeting at the Rappahannock County Library at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28, in the Jamieson Room. The meeting includes a summary of 2012 activity and achievements, as well as goals for RAWL in 2013. RAWL members have the opportunity to vote on the proposed slate of directors...
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The Washington Town Council holds its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (Jan. 14) at town hall. Agenda items include continued consideration of the Washington School Gym Adaptive Re-Use by People Inc.; consideration of a sewer connection policy for new users; updates on fire hydrant painting and the Virginia Naturalists Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund...
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Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday, (Jan. 7) at  the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington (no 7 p.m. meeting).  Agenda includes: donation form in tax bills; employee health insurance; EMS cost recovery program; Blue Ridge Committee of the Shenandoah National Park; recycling program; stormwater program; skate park update. The Rappahannock...
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Rappahannock County government offices are closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s and reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2. Rappahannock County Public Schools reopen Tuesday, Jan. 8. Union First Market Bank, BB&T Bank and the Rappahannock News are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, and reopen Wednesday. The Rappahannock News also has a very early...
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The Rappahannock County Visitors Center is only open for holiday weekends during the months of January to March. The center is open during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend (Jan. 18-21), President’s Day weekend (Feb. 15-18) and St. Patrick’s Day weekend (March 15-18). During the remaining weekends in December, the center is open this weekend...
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The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets tonight (Dec. 13) at the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington at 5:30 p.m. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday (Dec. 19) at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda includes a presentation by Brad White, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, on the...
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The Washington Town Council holds its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (Dec. 10) at town hall. Agenda includes an update on the People Inc./CCLC special-use permit application and consideration of the Rappahannock Historical Society Avon Hall History. The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington at...
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The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday (Dec. 3) at the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington. (There is no 7 p.m. meeting.) Agenda includes: high school window and HVAC project; donation form in tax bills; employee health insurance; EMS cost recovery program; SNP superintendent Martha Bogle resolution; Sheriff’s Office supplemental appropriation;...
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Thanksgiving closings: All Rappahannock County government offices close at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, and reopen Monday, Nov. 26. Rappahannock County Public Schools are closed Wednesday-Friday (Nov. 21-23) and reopen Monday, Nov. 26. Union First Market Bank and BB&T are closed Thanksgiving day (Nov. 22) and reopen Friday, Nov. 23. The Rappahannock News is closed...
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The following will be closed on Monday (Nov. 12) in observance of Veterans Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Union First Market Bank; BB&T in Flint Hill; the Rappahannock News; and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The Washington Town Council holds its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (Nov. 12) at Town Hall....
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The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2, 6 and 7 p.m. Monday (Nov. 5) at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda includes: high school window and HVAC project update; farm tour report, skateboard improvements at park; budget amendment ($60,000 new revenue line item, $60,000 new spending line item); solid waste report; electronic device...
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All new land use applications must be filed on or before Nov. 1. If you need more information please call the Rappahannock County Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-675-5370 (8:30 to 4:30 weekdays). The Artisans Market, part of the Christmas in Little Washington festivities, has openings for a few more artisans and vendors to show...
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The Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 18) in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: George Eatman (construct new garden shed at 598 Gay St.; Judith DeSarno (Sam Cliffton, agent; construct new above-ground gazebo attached to residence with new walkway, deck, and stairs at 24 Harris...
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At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 17), the Rappahannock County Planning Commission meets at Castleton Community fire hall. Agenda includes Auchter tourist home; playhouse corporation; tourist home; Maazel tourist home. The Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: George Eatman (construct...
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At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. The Town of Washington Town Council holds its regularly scheduled Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (Oct. 8) at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include consideration of the renewal of ESS’s wastewater operations...
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At 2 p.m. Monday (Oct. 1), Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse in Washington. Agenda includes: high school window and HVAC project update; health insurance program; concession stands for youth athletics; household hazardous waste day report; Farm Tour report; Sheriff’s Office asset forfeiture appropriation (3102-7002) $940.00; skateboard improvements at park; JLARC...
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Hospice of the Rapidan’s next volunteer training program starts Oct. 5 and continues, 9 to noon on Tuesdays and Fridays through Oct. 19 at 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper. Comprehensive free training for those interested in volunteering with patients and caregivers; no experience required. Contact Ruth Pavlik at 540-825-4840 to sign up. Reminder: Rappahannock County’s Household...
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The following will be closed Monday (Sept. 3) in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday (Sept. 4): Rappahannock County government offices; Rappahannock County Public Schools; Union First Market Bank; BB&T Bank; Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Rappahannock News. The Rappahannock News has early deadlines for the Sept. 6 edition due to...
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A Parkinson’s Support Group is starting up in the county that promises to be informative, informal and fun! The first meeting is 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 27) at Dianne Fallon’s house at 206 Grandview Road. The group will meet every two weeks, the second and fourth Monday of each month. Diane Fallon is the organizer...
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At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 22),  the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meets at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda includes: Hager tourist home. The regular meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission offices, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper. Piedmont Softball Association now accepting registrations...
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At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, (Aug. 9), the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: Kramer Building by Kenneth Thompson, add three 36- by 84-inch windows (each with separate awning to match front) on the Jett Street side of 311 Gay Street to benefit new deli/restaurant space;...
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