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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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Dumfries Council Directs Staff Review of Aras on Main Parking After Concerns Over 274-Unit Development

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Published April 28, 2026 at 3:00PM | Updated April 28, 2026 at 3:51PM

Dumfries Vice Mayor Monáe Nickerson

Vice Mayor Monaé Nickerson spotlighted parking shortfalls for the Aras on Main development during approval of the April 7 meeting minutes at the Dumfries Town Council meeting on April 26, prompting a 6-1 vote directing staff to evaluate code flexibilities and parking options for the long-planned project.

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274 New Homes Planned for Dumfries Main Street as Developer Clears Trees and Moves Toward Construction

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Published April 10, 2026 at 3:00PM

Dumfries Town Hall

Vista Residential Partners is advancing plans for 274 new residential units along Dumfries Main Street, with visible progress marked by recent tree clearing and an aggressive timeline targeting groundbreaking later in 2026.

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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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Dumfries Town Council rejects move to repeal EDA ordinance

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Published January 7, 2026 at 2:10PM

Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council on Jan. 6 voted down an ordinance that would have dissolved the town’s Economic Development Authority, leaving the EDA in place after a closely divided 4-3 vote.

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Leopold’s Preserve draws 20,000 visitors a year, foundation tells Haymarket officials

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 6, 2026 at 3:00PM

Representatives of the White House Farm Foundation presented an overview of Leopold’s Preserve to the Haymarket Town Council on Monday, detailing the conservation property’s history, public access, and ongoing stewardship efforts.

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From data centers to school meals, Roem and Thomas preview 2026 session in Haymarket

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 6, 2026 at 2:00PM

State Sen. Danica Roem and Del. Josh Thomas, both Democrats, briefed the Haymarket Town Council on their legislative priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly during the council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, highlighting proposals tied to data centers, energy infrastructure, education, and local government authority.

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From boom to bust? Dumfries weighs killing its Economic Development Authority

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 2, 2026 at 2:10PM

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 6, on whether to abolish the town’s Economic Development Authority, less than a year after creating it as leaders pursue an ambitious plan to redevelop the town’s waterfront along Quantico Creek.

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Haymarket Appoints Caposella to Town Council, Awards Employee Pay Study Contract, Ignores Records Order

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated November 14, 2025 at 2:25PM

The Haymarket Town Council voted Wednesday night, November 12, 2025, to appoint David Caposella to fill a vacant seat on the council.

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Haymarket Food Pantry Sees 43% Food Insecurity in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 2:00PM

Nearly half of Prince William County residents are going to bed hungry several nights a week, according to new data shared Monday night with the Haymarket Town Council.

Eileen Smith, director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, told council members that 43% of county residents now experience food insecurity — the second-highest rate in the D.C. region and up sharply from 36% last year.