Dumfries, Va. –– Daniel Taber, chief of the Dumfries police department, was voted in as the interim town manager during the town council meeting Aug. 2. The current town manager, Kim Alexander, is leaving to become the town manager for Culpeper.
Robert Forker, who is the police department’s administrative manager and second-in-command, will become interim police chief of Dumfries.
Dumfries, Va. — The parchment paper background and tiny script is being replaced with an updated, sleeker look. The town of Dumfries has a new website.
MDA Technologies Group, LLC has created the new site, which is in the process of being beta-tested by a representative cross section of the community.
Dumfries, Va. — Jeff Frederick will kick off his campaign for the Virginia Senate’s 36th District seat tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Dumfries.
The Republican will face challenger Tito Munoz in an August 23 primary, the winner of which will go onto face democratic incumbent Toddy Puller.
Dumfries, Va. ––Dumfries Town Manager Kim Alexander, who is leaving to become the town manager for Culpeper, confirmed that Daniel Taber, chief of the Dumfries police department, is being considered as an interim town manager. The town council will vote on the matter Aug. 2.
Taber said that, if chosen, he will accept the position and Robert Forker, who is the police department’s administrative manager, will become interim police chief. Taber added that he expects the search for a permanent town manager to take about three months.
The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 6 in Merchant’s Park in Dumfries, and is once again free to attend.
“The town is the only community in the area to host a Multicultural Festival highlighting the diverse population through music, dancing and food,” said Dumfries Director of Economic Development Debbi Sandlin.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch from noon today until 8 p.m. Thursday. With temperatures forecast to reach the mid to upper 90s Wednesday afternoon, heat index values (what it feels like outside when the humidity is factored in with the heat) are expected between 100 and 110 degrees.
The hot weather will remain in place for the remainder of the week, with temperatures hovering in the mid 90s to 100 degrees, according to the weather service.
DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s oldest, continuously chartered town has made some new hires.
A new town attorney, town planner/zoning administrator, new police officer and records management coordinator for the police department are the positions that have been filled.
Former Delegate Jeff Frederick and candidate for the Virginia Senate raised $112,954.06* from 216* donations for the June 30th filing period, with a cash-on-hand of $90,370.61.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the rush of support we’ve received from across Northern Virginia for our campaign to end politics as usual in Virginia,” said Frederick. “The sheer number of people who made a financial contribution was all the more impressive given our late entry into this race due to the redistricting. I’m humbled by the grassroots support and the gaining momentum of our campaign as we continue to take our message directly to the voters of the 36th District.”
If the last Tdap booster shot was administered more than five years from the beginning of the upcoming school year, this immunization must be administered over the summer. The booster shot may be listed as T, Td, Dtap, and/or Tdap. Parents are urged to call their child’s doctor or local health department if they have questions.
Shots may be obtained from a doctor, military clinic, or the Prince William County Health Department. Documentation should be taken to your child’s middle school or Central Registration.
The forecasted heat index values this week should rise above the 100 degree mark, and it all begins Monday with forecasted temps in the 90s and a code orange air quality alert.
The outside air Monday may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as children, seniors and those with heart and lung diseases, according to the National Weather Service.
