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WOODBRIDGE — A study of the rural area of Prince William County, and how to preserve it, has been collecting dust for five years.
The “Rural Preservation Study” in 2014 attracted residents who live in the western rural area of the county, dubbed the “rural crescent.” Many want to cash out and sell their land to housing developers. The meetings also drew conservationists who, on the opposite end of the spectrum, want to preserve the rural character of the county and leave it as is.
DUMFRIES – The operators of a series of gaming facilities in Virginia now has its eye on Dumfries.
The Colonial Downs Group announced the acceptance of paperwork by the Prince William County Clerk of the Court to begin the process of a Town of Dumfries voter referendum to allow a satellite wagering facility in accordance with a state code of Virginia.
STAFFORD COUNTY — New concrete beams are in place and a concrete bridge deck is ready to be poured.
This past week, crews hoisted into place new concrete that will support a new bridge that will carry the Interstate 95 traffic over Route 17.
WOODBRIDGE — In an all-or-nothing move, Corey Stewart says he’ll vote against a road bond if fellow Supervisors don’t also support efforts to provide more funding to parks.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet tomorrow for the first time since May 14. At the 2 p.m. meeting, Supervisors are expected to take up a discussion that has been brewing all spring — whether or not to petition the circuit court to put two bond referenda on the November ballot: a $400 million roads bond and $200 parks bond.
STAFFORD — Beehives could become common in Stafford County’s suburban neighborhoods.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to refer to the planning commission the consideration and review of an ordinance outlining changes to the planning and zoning of apiaries.
FREDERICKSBURG — Officials will reignite talks of an outer connector road, a bypass that would help alleviate congestion on Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg region.
There are several options for an outer connector, with some plans starting the road at I-95 at Massaponnax and taking it west through Spotsylvania County, crossing the Rappahannock River into Stafford County, and then reconnecting to I-95 at Stafford’s Centreport Parkway, near the county’s regional airport.
STAFFORD — The Stafford Board of Supervisors has decided to move forward with plans of a bond referendum in order to help fund transportation projects. Developing a funding plan for transportation is listed as one of Stafford’s 2040 strategic priorities.
County officials say 10 major road construction projects are desperately needed after they reviewed the results of a year-long Comprehensive Road Study. Together the 10 projects cost $180 million based on preliminary estimates.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — If you ask Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, it’s not looking good for the plan to spend $200 million on new parks.
“It’s on life support right now,” said Prince William County’s Brentsville District Supervisor.
WOODBRIDGE — The Neabsco Creek channel is open for business once again following the completion of a $1 million effort to dredge the waterway.
Navigational beacons once again greet boaters at the mouth of the Neabsco Creek, where it meets the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park.
STAFFORD — It’s difficult to miss a large number of visitors spaces at the top of the parking lot at the Stafford County Government Center.
When the lot was repaved, former county public works chief Christopher Rapp wanted visitors who needed to conduct business at their government center to have plenty of places to park and easily access the building.
