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Nancy Freeborn Britain Resigns from Occoquan Town Council; Bob Love Appointed to Fill Term

Published April 27, 2025 at 9:41AM | Updated April 27, 2025 at 11:54AM

OCCOQUAN, Va. — A series of notable developments unfolded at the April 15, 2025, Occoquan Town Council meeting, including a leadership change and updates to the town’s ongoing budget planning.

Councilwoman Nancy Freeborn Britain, who was elected to the Town Council in 2022, formally announced her resignation, citing a new career opportunity that will take her to Staunton during the workweek. Britain was recently hired as the Program Director for a master’s degree program at Mary Baldwin University, where she will oversee 120 students and serve as a department chair.

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Date Night Spotlight: Bistro L’Hermitage, Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published April 24, 2025 at 11:00AM

Tucked away in a charming cottage near historic Occoquan, Bistro L’Hermitage offers an authentic French dining experience that transports guests straight to the heart of Provence. Its warm lighting, classic French bistro décor, and intimate atmosphere make it the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special celebration.?

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Springtime Sweets and Whimsy: Peeps Week Pops to Life in Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

Buona Peep-etito! D’Rocco’s gets sweet and saucy with this pasta-perfect nod to Lady and the Tramp. Mangia, marshmallows [Photo: Visit Occoquan via Facebook]

Now in its 8th year, the town’s beloved Peeps Show is officially underway, running from April 15 through April 19, and it’s got local businesses, families, and kids competing — and laughing — with displays built entirely out of those colorful, sugary springtime staples: Peeps.

“It’s a lot of fun and it’s a family-friendly event for kids of all ages and adults,” said Sarah Burzio, executive director of Visit Occoquan.

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Occoquan Town Council Looks to Expand Riverwalk, Address Long-Term Maintenance Needs

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 22, 2025 at 8:00AM

Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

The Occoquan Town Council is moving forward with plans to expand its Riverwalk and is weighing long-term maintenance strategies to protect the existing waterfront walkway.

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Will Prince William County Absorb Training Costs for Town Police?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:00PM

Weir

The Board of County Supervisors has directed staff to review agreements between the Prince William County Police Department and incorporated towns regarding using the Mike Pennington Scenario-Based Training Center. The move comes after Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir requested a formal review of the Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) governing town law enforcement agencies’ access to the facility.

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Occoquan Town Council Moves Forward with Business Recruitment Study

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 2, 2025 at 11:08PM

The Occoquan Town Council has directed town staff to research the feasibility of a business recruitment program.

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Developer Seeks Changes as Costs Rise for The Mill at Occoquan Project

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 27, 2025 at 9:42PM | Updated February 28, 2025 at 12:43AM

A rendering of the "Mill at Occoquan" presented in 2019.

The long-awaited Mill at Occoquan development faces financial hurdles. The project’s developer, Kevin Sills, is reaching out to the town council to discuss potential changes in the project’s scope.

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Love, Music, and Classic Rock: Big Fat Doug Belford Experience Heats Up Occoquan

By Mike Salmon

Published February 19, 2025 at 3:26PM

Big Fat Daddy with Meri Schaefer and Brian Curtiss and John David Coppola with the peace sign. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

This combination of musicians is called “Big Fat Doug Belford Experience,” they rocked out a healthy list of covers for the appreciative crowd. The band was a combo of three members of a band called “Big Fat Daddy,” featuring Meri Schaefer, Brian Curtiss, John David Coppola on bass, and three others from Doug Belford Experience, which featured Doug Belford, Meri Schaefer, and Brian Curtiss. Meri Schaefer and Brian Curtiss play in both bands.

Sure, some of the songs are well-known covers from the heyday of rock and roll, but people dig those songs anyway. A beer or two feeds that love the staples in their rock list, including “Maneater” from Hall and Oates, “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads, and “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young. The tempo of the night stretched far and wide.

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Riverwalk, Stormwater, and Public Safety on the Agenda for Occoquan Budget Session

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 17, 2025 at 10:24PM

The Occoquan Town Council is set to hold its first FY2026 budget work session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

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Occoquan’s Mill Project Delayed, Spot on Mill Closes, and Firelight Night Returns

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2025 at 10:16AM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:18AM

In the latest episode of the Occoquan Radio Podcast, host and mayor Ernie Porta shared updates on local business developments, an upcoming town event, and an economic recognition for Occoquan’s tourism sector, and more.

Mill in Occoquan Project Delayed