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The average Stafford County homeowner could pay $370 to $462 more per year under the proposed FY2027 budget presented to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17, 2026.
The increase follows a recent property reassessment and a proposed tax rate hike to offset growing state-mandated costs.
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors could clear the way for a new upscale grocery store in North Stafford, lock in cheaper borrowing for a middle school rebuild, and throw its weight behind a federal grant for a long-awaited river crossing when it meets today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
The 5 p.m. meeting at the George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center (1300 Courthouse Road) features public hearings and votes on three marquee items, plus a briefing on the 2026 property reassessment amid double-digit value jumps.
Looking for a pint-sized powerhouse with a big personality? Chicken Tender is an adorable adult female mixed breed (likely with some Pit Bull Terrier vibes) currently available for adoption at the Stafford County Animal Shelter in Stafford, VA.
This little spirit may come on a bit intense at first—blame the kennel excitement!—but she warms up quickly and shows her sweet, playful side. She’s tested well with other dogs (especially higher-energy, playful ones) when properly introduced, and she’s shown great potential as an agility dog—perfect for an active owner or family looking to try a fun dog sport together.
Go to Chicken Tender: Spirited Mixed Breed Dog Available at Stafford County Animal Shelter
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A major upstream sewer line collapse in Maryland has discharged hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, triggering health advisories for communities, including Woodbridge in Prince William County and Stafford County.
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Dominion Energy says a new 765-kilovolt transmission line planned across Central Virginia will feed power into the same grid corridor tied to the proposed Kracken Loop project, which Dominion now calls the North Anna to Bristers line, that runs through Stafford County.
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A new imagination-based play space has landed in Stafford, created by a mom who saw a gap—and decided to fill it.
Silly Goose Imagination Village in North Stafford was founded by Ellen Devine, who moved to the area in 2024 and quickly noticed a lack of activities for her youngest child. While she frequented local libraries and restaurants with play areas, Devine said she “craved…a comfortable place to connect with people on a regular basis.”