Haymarket – Potomac Local News

Published June 8, 2026 at 10:30AM

“America’s trails connect people to the outdoors, strengthen local communities and showcase the natural beauty and history that define our nation,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a news release, InsideNova reported. “These new designations expand opportunities for recreation, stewardship and exploration while helping ensure future generations can experience the landscapes and waterways that make America extraordinary.”

The U.S. Department of the Interior designated the free, 7-mile Leopold’s Preserve Trail System in western Prince William County as one of five new National Recreation Trails. The 380-acre preserve west of Haymarket features wetlands, meadows, forests, historic landscapes and more than 30 interpretive signs.

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Haymarket Weighs E-Bike Scooter Rules

By Potomac Local News

Published June 5, 2026 at 8:32AM

“I believe instead of banning electronic dirt bikes, the town should create clear rules and enforce them,” Camden Pittman told the Haymarket Town Council, Prince William Times reported. “We have seen, in our neighborhood, adults who are swerving at children, adults who are cursing them out,” Candace Morriss said, Prince William Times reported.

The proposed ordinance would ban e-bikes on sidewalks, set a 20 mph speed limit, prohibit riders under 14 without adult supervision, require helmets for young riders, ban earphones in both ears, and impose a $5,000 license fee on commercial rentals. The Haymarket Town Council held its first public hearing June 1 before a standing-room-only crowd and plans a second hearing June 23, a work session June 29, and a vote in July.

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Haymarket to Hold Public Hearing on E-Bike Rules June 1 Amid Rising Youth Use

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Published May 5, 2026 at 1:08PM

Haymarket Town Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing for June 1, 2026, on a draft ordinance that would tighten regulations on e-bikes and other powered-assisted bicycles amid rising youth use on town sidewalks, paths, and roads.

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Haymarket Eyes New Contingency Fund, Full-Time Planner in Draft FY2027 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 9, 2026 at 9:00AM

During its March 30, 2026, work session, the Haymarket Town Council reviewed a draft fiscal year 2027 budget that maintains a flat real estate tax rate while introducing targeted investments in emergency preparedness, planning capacity, and code enforcement.

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Haymarket Considers Full Take-Home Police Vehicles

By Potomac Local News

Published April 8, 2026 at 9:00AM

Haymarket residents could soon see faster police response times and greater neighborhood safety if the Town Council approves a shift to a full take-home vehicle policy for officers as part of the FY2027 budget.

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Haymarket Moves Toward Park Closing Hours, E-Bike Rules to Enhance Safety

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2026 at 8:50AM

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Haymarket Proposes Flat Real Estate Tax Rate for FY2027; Average Bills Up ~$20–22

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 31, 2026 at 11:00AM

The Town of Haymarket Town Council reviewed a proposed FY2027 budget during its monthly work session on March 30, 2026, that keeps the real estate tax rate flat at $0.098 per $100 of assessed value while projecting modest increases in average tax bills.

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Haymarket advisors say Town Center funding feasible with debt mix

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 27, 2026 at 1:00PM

Municipal advisors on Feb. 23, 2026, told the Haymarket Town Council the town can afford its Town Center project through a balanced mix of cash and debt while keeping reserves healthy.

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Haymarket Town Hall Closed Monday

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2026 at 12:11AM

“The Town Hall office will be closed on Monday, January 26th, due to inclement weather,” the Town of Haymarket announced. “The Town Council’s Work Session scheduled for Monday, January 26th has been canceled due to inclement weather.”

“The Work Session has been rescheduled to 6 pm on February 2nd,” the town added.

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Second FBI Raid Hits Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 22, 2026 at 10:18PM

“An FBI investigation into an alleged drug and gun trafficking conspiracy, with significant activity at Haymarket’s Rancho Los Cerritos farm, culminated in Wednesday’s raid on the property and several arrests,” InsideNoVa reported. “The affidavit states he sold numerous firearms, including pistols, rifles and a shotgun, as well as cocaine and fentanyl to a confidential source.”

At the scene Thursday, an FBI agent told an InsideNoVa reporter, “this is a secured scene” and “you can’t be here.”