Government
On October 7, candidates for Purcellville Town Council participated in a forum at Franklin Park Arts Center. All candidates had initially agreed on the date, and the location was changed as the lighting and sound system for eight candidates were better at Franklin Park Arts Center. The Milan team didn’t show and didn’t notify anyone…
Members of the Community Development Department’s Historic Preservation Division will begin office hours in the downtown historic district. Preservation staff will have dedicated office hours on the second floor of 15 North King Street, where the Town’s Economic Development Department is located. Staff will be available during the following days and times, exclusive of holidays:…
The Loudoun County Joint Architectural Review Board has announced the winners of its annual awards program that recognizes individuals, organizations and companies whose projects in locally designated historic districts have made a positive and lasting contribution. In addition, the JARB selects winners nominated by the public for the Community Blue Ribbon awards, which are given…
On Oct. 2, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that President Biden has granted Virginia’s request for an expedited Federal Major Disaster Declaration due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. This declaration will provide additional support to individuals and local governments impacted in Virginia. “This is the most significant disaster in the Commonwealth since 2011, and due to the severity and…
By Valerie Cury During the Sept. 16 Purcellville Mayoral Forum at the Carver Center, candidates Mayor Stan Milan and Council Member Chris Bertaut differed on their positions regarding growth, utility rates and spending. Milan spent his time trying to justify his switch to pro-growth policies and high double digit utility rate increases and increased public…
By Valerie Cury At the Sept. 17 Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet sought direction from the Board regarding a potential annexation request from the Town of Purcellville. Chuck Kuhn’s project known as Valley Commerce Center, is requesting annexation into the Town of Purcellville. This issue was on the Supervisors agenda as…
By Katie Northcott On Friday, Sept. 20, Congressional candidates Mike Clancy and Suhas Subramanyam answered questions concerning the economy, transportation, and immigration. Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate between Clancy and Subramanyam for its 2024 PolicyMaker series. The questions focused on business and quality of life issues. “Our intention is to provide our…
With second-half personal property taxes due Monday, Oct. 7, Loudoun Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg has announced that the Treasurer’s office will be opening a temporary payment office at the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive in South Riding. This will allow taxpayers to make personal property tax payments on either Friday, Oct. 4…