Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to break ground on the largest public works project in the city’s history — a $180 million upgrade and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant behind Dixon Park.
City leaders say the modernization will prepare Fredericksburg for decades of residential and industrial growth, reduce nutrient pollution in the Rappahannock River, and provide the infrastructure needed to serve new industries — including data centers planned within the city’s Technology Overlay District.
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On October 9, 2023, a jury in the Circuit Court of Fredericksburg found a 23-year-old man guilty of the murder of Antoine Fox, which occurred on June 10, 2022. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian A. Cardoza, with assistance from other legal and law enforcement professionals.
The conviction was the result of a collaborative effort between the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. The Commonwealth’s Attorney expressed gratitude for the partnership and the dedication of the police detectives involved in the case.
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Elizabeth Rehm is returning to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools board after being unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Jennifer Boyd. The appointment was made during the board’s meeting on October 6, and Rehm will serve through the end of 2025.
Rehm brings more than nine years of experience, having previously served on the board from 2012 to 2021. Her return offers stability and familiarity during a time of continued growth for the school division, officials said.