Stafford Board of Supervisors Archives - Page 2 of 17

Published June 4, 2025 at 1:15PM

Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg [Photo: VDOT]

Stafford County supports Option C, a proposed new Rappahannock River crossing that promises to reduce traffic and connect Stafford with Fredericksburg, without relying on I-95.

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Stafford Leans Toward New Bridge Plan to Ease Traffic Woes

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 3, 2025 at 8:00AM

Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River.

Stafford County leaders are preparing to take a major step toward easing long-standing regional traffic woes.

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Why It’ll Cost More to Eat Out in Stafford—and Less Next Door

By Potomac Local News

Published May 27, 2025 at 3:00PM

A waitress at Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge.

STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County residents will see a higher tab when dining out, as the Board of Supervisors voted 4–3 on May 20, 2025, to increase the county’s meals tax from 5% to 6%.

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VDOT Updates Stafford: Road Repairs, New Bridge, and Roundabout Plans

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2025 at 9:30AM | Updated May 22, 2025 at 9:53AM

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STAFFORD, Va. – Local leaders got a closer look at several upcoming road and bridge improvements during the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, 2025.

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Stafford Residents Demand Action on Data Centers—County Orders Full Review of Rules

By Potomac Local News

Published May 21, 2025 at 1:02PM | Updated May 21, 2025 at 4:25PM

STAFFORD, Va. – A surge of public opposition to large-scale data center development dominated the May 20, 2025, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, leading county leaders to unanimously order a full review of the rules governing these rapidly expanding facilities.

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Stafford Narrowly Approves $2.95M Warehouse Purchase Despite Pushback

By Potomac Local News

Published May 12, 2025 at 8:00AM

STAFFORD, Va. – The Stafford County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a $2.95 million warehouse purchase on Blackjack Road, siding with school officials who say the facility is essential to meet the district’s growing infrastructure needs—despite concerns from some supervisors who argued the deal was rushed and overpriced.

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Stafford Residents Warn of Overdevelopment as County Pushes for Growth

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 30, 2025 at 11:00AM

STAFFORD, Va. – Concerns over development, infrastructure, education, and environmental protection took center stage at a packed town hall meeting held Tuesday, April 29, at Colonial Forge High School.

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Stafford School Officials Seek Approval to Buy Warehouse Property for Training, Storage

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 1:25PM

STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools officials are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a $2.95 million property purchase for warehouse and training space currently used by the school division.

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Stafford Property Taxes Up 62% Since 2012 as FY2026 Budget Clears

By Potomac Local News

Published April 18, 2025 at 1:23PM | Updated April 18, 2025 at 4:47PM

STAFFORD, Va. — The average homeowner in Stafford County will pay $130 more in property taxes starting July 1, 2025, after the Board of Supervisors approved a three-percent increase to the real estate tax rate—the county’s central funding source for local government and schools.

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Stafford County Supervisors Approve Enon Road Solar Farm Proposal

By Potomac Local News

Published April 10, 2025 at 9:00AM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 on April 1, 2025, to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for the construction of a solar energy facility on a 36-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Enon Road and Truslow Road in the Hartwood District.

The applicant, Enon Road Solar Farm and its representatives from Energy Systems and Applications (ESA), sought approval for two items: the CUP to operate a solar facility in the A-1 Agricultural zoning district, and authorization for the county to enter a decommissioning agreement.