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Haymarket Town Council Reviews Islamic Center Proposal, Focuses on Parking and Safety

By Uriah Kiser
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket.

The Haymarket Town Council revisited the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street during a work session on March 31, continuing its review of a special use permit (SUP) application submitted by Mohammed Kasim Gul. The application seeks approval to establish a permanent place of worship in the old Pace West school building for the local Muslim community.

It would share the space with federal contractor QBE.

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Dumfries Proposed $12.7M Budget is 15% Larger Than Last Year

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Town Hall at 17739 Main Street in Dumfries.

Dumfries Town Manager Tangela Innis has presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget for the town. The budget outlines strategic investments in infrastructure, public safety, and community programs while maintaining the town’s real estate tax rate.

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Haymarket Town Council Defers Vote on Islamic Center Permit

By Uriah Kiser
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket.

The Haymarket Town Council has deferred a decision on a special use permit (SUP) application for the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street, opting to continue discussions at a March 31 work session at 7 p.m.

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‘Flat Tax Rate Isn’t a Flat Bill:’ Residents Raise Concerns Over Haymarket Budget

By Uriah Kiser

The Town of Haymarket’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget has sparked a mix of concern and debate among residents following its presentation to the Town Council on Monday, March 3.

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Occoquan Town Council Moves Forward with Business Recruitment Study

By Uriah Kiser

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

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Haymarket Budget Proposal Includes Town Park Upgrades, Salary Increases, and Traffic Fixes

By Uriah Kiser

The Town of Haymarket’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget will be presented to the Town Council on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. by Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Emily L. Kyriazi.

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

By Uriah Kiser
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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Dumfries Town Council Unveils Plans for New Waterfront District

By Uriah Kiser

The Dumfries Town Council designated a Waterfront District off Possum Point Road, marking a significant step in the town’s broader economic development strategy.

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

By Uriah Kiser

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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Dumfries Businesses Face Zoning Challenges, Call for Clearer Rules

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

During the December 3, 2024, Dumfries Town Council meeting, frustrations surfaced over zoning challenges that have delayed the approval of a new banquet hall.

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