The announcement was made at the Board’s Monday meeting, the first of the 2025-2026 school year. Boyd was not on the dais as the announcement was made but a plaque was presented to her from the crowd.
“I’m officially declaring my move outside the city to be complete as of Sept. 8, 2025. Since I will no longer primarily reside in the City of Fredericksburg, I’m no longer eligible to hold the Ward 3 seat,” a statement prepared by Boyd read aloud at the meeting said.
High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
Elementary School 18 will be known as Falls Run Elementary School, complete with Foxhounds as its mascot and the colors purple, navy, and gold. In July, officials marked a construction milestone—known as the “topping out” ceremony—at the school’s site located at 580 Stafford Plaza Drive, Fredericksburg. The school will span over 130,000 square feet and house up to 1,070 students.
Elementary School 19 has been named Crow’s Nest Elementary School, with Blue Jays as its mascot and school colors of turquoise, navy, and lime. This school is under construction at a site off Blackhawk Drive, adjacent to Brooke Point High School, in the Aquia Election District.
From festivals and debates to reopenings and roadwork, here’s a roundup of what’s happening across the region—including community events in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Manassas Park, Dumfries, and Haymarket.
In Spotsylvania, a Child Pornography investigation led to the arrest of 72-year-old Dennis Buchanan. A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led authorities to Buchanan’s home on Thurston Lane, where they seized electronic devices. He was charged with three felonies related to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation is ongoing.
In Manassas, police are asking for the public’s help to locate Robert L. Osbourne, who is wanted for Failure to Appear on multiple charges, including Petit Larceny, Possession of a Schedule I/II Substance, Larceny of Vehicle Parts, and False ID to Law Enforcement. Crime Solvers is offering up to $1,000 for tips that lead to his arrest.
There is a newcomer on Caroline Street called Kilwins that features ice cream and chocolates. The sweet treats are not new to this area, but what is new is the presence of a chain brand store in an area that caters to the mom-and-pop venues.
Kilwins also has a store in Rehoboth Beach, which Fredericksburg resident Maureen Widick recognized because she had visited it the last time she was in Rehoboth. “We love Kilwins at the beach,” she said, but she is worried about the presence of a chain brand. She walks along Caroline Street just about every day and doesn’t want to lose that slight store familiarity, but at the same time realizes the rents charged here may not be affordable to small businesses. She even spoke with someone in the city hall about this.
