Stafford
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The Applebee’s restaurant at Stafford Marketplace has closed for operations after more than 23 years.
A sign posted on the front door at 1000 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, VA 22556, reads: “This Applebee’s restaurant at 1000 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, VA 22556 is now closed for operations. We have proudly served this community for over 23 years. We appreciate your ongoing patronage, & hope you’ll visit us at our next closest location: 2851 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.”
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Stafford County Fire and Rescue wants to raise ambulance rates for the first time in 13 years, recommending specific increases that would put the charges at 135% of current federal Medicare rates while leaving soft billing for county residents unchanged.
Fire Chief Joseph Cardello, Assistant Chief Joe Granger and Chief Fire Protection Engineer Andrew Milliken outlined the proposal Oct. 27 during a Board of Supervisors work session. No vote was taken. Staff plan to seek advertisement of a public hearing Nov. 17, with a hearing targeted for Dec. 15 and a possible effective date around Jan. 1 if approved.
Stafford County Parks and Recreation said a Thanksgiving-themed bowling event will run 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Rowser Building.
The event is $15 for residents and $17 for non-residents, for ages 6 and older, with limited spots. People can register online, and a food bank donation is suggested.
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Fredericksburg Free Press reports that a former Stafford supervisor’s push to turn the closed Cannon Ridge golf course into a “historic adventure park” hit a roadblock at the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisors voted unanimously to advance other Comprehensive Plan amendments without the Cannon Ridge park designation after Hartwood Supervisor Darrell English objected, noting the land is privately owned by the Silver Companies.
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Stafford County is launching a brand-new, immersive Holiday Market experience at this year’s annual Tree Lighting event, Stafford Parks, Recreation and Tourism said.
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Stafford County has limited authority to regulate recreational marijuana businesses once state licensing begins in 2027, County Attorney Rysheda McClendon told the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 27.
The presentation followed a closed session on the topic. Supervisors took no votes and asked no questions during the public portion of the work session at the George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center. Chairman Deuntay Diggs and the full board were present.
Stafford County voters narrowly rejected a local sales tax of up to 1% dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
Unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections show No receiving 33,408 votes (50.47%) and Yes receiving 32,780 votes (49.53%). The margin is about 628 votes. All 37 precincts have reported.
Stafford County Board of Supervisors spent more than an hour at its Oct. 27 work session arguing over whether and how to commission a deeper look at county finances after repeated public calls for a “forensic audit.”
Supervisor Crystal Vanuch (Rock Hill) moved to add three items previously discussed publicly: removing by-right data centers in M-2 zoning, removing data centers from the technology zone, and a forensic audit. Supervisor E. Darrell English (Hartwood) seconded. Deputy County Administrator Donna Krauss said the two data-center items are already scheduled for the Nov. 17 work session. The annual county audit presentation is set for Dec. 5.