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Beginning Jan. 2, 2025, Loudoun County Transit bus services will be free for all local and paratransitservices. The Board of Supervisors approved the fare-free initiative during the Board’s May 29, 2024,Transit Summit to promote transit ridership and ensure accessibility for all Loudoun County residents. Local bus service includes 30 different bus routes operating Monday through…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a set of guidelines during its Dec. 3, 2024, meeting that is intended to help the county plan for future growth and associated needs. The guidelines, recommended by the county’s Fiscal Impact Committee, include updated long-range forecasts for residential and nonresidential development, population, households and employment, which are considered…
On Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., the Town of Purcellville held an Oath of Office Ceremony for Mayor-elect Christopher Bertaut and Council members-elect Susan Khalil, Ben Nett, Caleb Stought, and Kevin Wright. The Oath of Office reaffirms each elected or re-elected official’s commitment to faithfully perform the duties as Mayor or Council member for…
By Katie Northcott At their Nov. 7 meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a revision to the Concept Development Plan and Proffer Statement for a plot of land in Arcola Town Center. The approval came contrary to staff recommendations. The property discussed is north of Arcola Boulevard, south of Arcola Mills Drive (Route…
By Katie Northcott The Orme Farm rezoning application appeared on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ consent agenda at its Oct. 16 business meeting after receiving pushback during the board’s public hearing on May 15. Orme farm, previously known as Greenfield Farm, has received attention from The Washington Post for being one of the last…
By Katie Northcott The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors again tackled the issue of residential development as it discussed the rezoning of a Stone Hill property during its Public Hearing on Oct. 9. The property is currently zoned for Commercial Center development, meaning that the developers expected retailers to build in this area. The applicant,…
By Valerie Cury On Nov. 19 after congratulating Purcellville Police Officer of the Year, Ben Nett, on his successful election to Town Council, senior management of the Town of Purcellville notified him that he has two choices—either resign his position as a town police officer or resign from Town Council. Based on the revised Town…
By Katie Northcott On Nov. 21, Loudoun County’s Transportation and Land Use Committee hosted the first of a series of meetings to address Western Loudoun’s Uses and Standards. Brian Wilson, a staff member representing Planning and Zoning, said the committee evaluating Western Loudoun’s zoning ordinances originated during the four-year process of revising Loudoun County’s zoning…
By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Planning Department has skirted years of citizen input, election results and the principals of transparency, as well as the Town’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, in favor of advancing developers’ interests. This is most clearly reflected in the significant proposed changes that Planning Staff made to the draft zoning ordinance before presenting…
The newly elected Mayor and Town Council Members will take their Oath of Office in a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. for Mayor-elect Christopher Bertaut and Council members-elect Susan Khalil, Ben Nett, Caleb Stought, and Kevin Wright. The Oath of Office reaffirms each elected or re-elected official’s commitment to faithfully perform the…