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Stafford Shifts River Crossing Alignment to Spare Subdivisions in Comprehensive Plan Update

By Potomac Local News
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

Stafford County is advancing revisions to its Comprehensive Plan that include a new alignment for a proposed outer connector and river crossing. This comes as regional transportation planners continue debating the project’s role in addressing long-term growth in the Fredericksburg area.

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Stafford County Community Survey Shows Strong Safety Ratings but Concerns Over Mobility and Growth

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County residents rate safety, natural environment, and parks and recreation as the highest quality-of-life areas, according to the 2026 National Community Survey (NCS) results presented at the June 16 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Stafford Supervisors Defer Amazon Data Center Proffer Amendment Amid Road Damage, Generator Emissions, and Water Sharing Concerns

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on June 16, 2026, unanimously deferred action on a proffer amendment for the Potomac Church Tech Center, an Amazon data center project.

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Stafford Planning Commission Pushes for Underground Transmission Lines in Key Segments of Dominion Project

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Planning Commission unanimously approved amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan on June 10, 2026, strengthening preferences for underground placement of high-voltage electric transmission lines, including specific guidance for Dominion Energy’s proposed North Anna to Brister’s (Kraken Loop) project.

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Stafford School Board Greenlights Major School Construction Projects Amid Budget Caution

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County School Board unanimously approved key construction contracts and a prioritized list of year-end expenditures during its final business meeting of the 2025-26 school year. The actions balance urgent infrastructure needs with fiscal caution amid revenue uncertainty.

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New Health Director Addresses Budget Shortfall and Service Reprioritization in Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News
Fredericksburg City Hall

At the June 9 Fredericksburg City Council meeting, new Rappahannock Area Health District Director Rachel Stradling outlined her district’s broad responsibilities while addressing ongoing budget challenges that are forcing changes to service delivery, including slower processing of new restaurant permits in the city.

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Board Debates Reversing Library Cuts Following FY2027 Tax Increase

By Potomac Local News
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Howell Branch in Stafford County.

Stafford County residents who rely on the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for books, programs, job resources, and community learning spaces could see reduced services, even as many homeowners face higher tax bills following the Board of Supervisors’ recent increase in the FY2027 real estate tax rate.

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Repurposing Old Hospital into Apartments Faces Another Hurdle

By Mike Salmon
The former Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue, with new construction underway on the apartment project site. The new Mary’s Landing townhouses are being built directly across the street. [Mike Salmon]

Transforming the former Mary Washington Hospital into apartments is moving forward, even as the City of Fredericksburg conducts a “Land Use Plan Review.”

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Unions Back Fredericksburg Data Center Project

By Potomac Local News
Fredericksburg City Hall

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Stafford County Fire Chief Warns of Recruiting Shortfall as Calls Rise

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Stafford County Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Stafford County Fire & Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello highlighted ongoing recruiting difficulties during the county Board of Supervisors meeting on May 26, noting that applicant numbers have fallen by half in recent years amid regional competition.

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