Author: Rick Horner

The Lake Mooney Water Treatment plant will get a second centrifuge and sludge thickener.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract to have a new centrifuge constructed for the treatment plant based in the Hartwood District. This will be in addition to the single centrifuge that currently works at the plant.

With the holidays comes a reminder from Stafford County to store, not to pour household fats, oils, and grease down the drain.

A new 30-second commercial produced by the county government’s communications office reminds residents about the proper disposal of “FOGs” to keep them from clogging up county pipes and sewers.

Ed Wallis, the manager of operations for the Stafford County Regional Airport, will retire after 20 years at the airport.

Wallis received a commendation from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for his work with the airport, returning to 2001. In that time, Wallis served in many positions, including contract maintenance, operations specialist, and operations technician. Wallis served as interim airport manager of operations before achieving the post permanently.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors established the Lake Arrowhead Service District Advisory Committee.

This panel will facilitate communication and coordination between the residents of the Lake Arrowhead community in western Stafford County and the county government. County officials will accept online applications from residents who want to serve on the commission.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System continues to expand its online offerings to help customers with a wide array of needs.

Library Director Martha Hutzel delivered the news covering September and November to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on December 14. The report outlines the efforts made by the library system to offer online assistance in areas such as workforce, tutoring, and business and entrepreneurial development.

[Updated] The Manassas City Council was shown a preview of a plan for a new townhouse development that raised many questions.

During a work session meeting earlier this month, Greenway Engineering gave the council a presentation proposing a 24-unit townhome project located between Lee and Wall Streets in what the city considers to be its downtown sector.

Stafford County Supervisors established a stormwater management fund and a corresponding grant program to dole out money to applicants.

On Tuesday, December 14, the Board of Supervisors authorized $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for the Neighborhood Stormwater Infrastructure Grant program to respond to existing and potential issues involving stormwater infrastructure in area neighborhoods.