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Fees at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility are set to increase beginning Monday, Oct. 18, by about 10 percent. The Board of Supervisors approved the updated fee schedule after a recent financial analysis of facility operations concluded that a fee increase was needed so that the landfill will remain financially sound. The fee at the…
The Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps is issuing a call for volunteer vaccinators—especially for those who are comfortable with vaccinating young children—to help in protecting the community’s health as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The County anticipates an upcoming increase in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will require additional support from the Loudoun MRC and the…
Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other organizations on Thursday, Oct. 7. Preregistration is required to participate and must be received no later than Friday, Oct. 1. The program consists of two collection events per year where eligible hazardous waste generators may deliver toxic, reactive, ignitable and/or corrosive materials…
The Jury Office in the office of the Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court is sending out more than 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2022. Loudoun residents who receive the postcard are directed to use an online, secure…
Loudoun County has allocated nearly $2.5 million to 36 local nonprofits and faith-based organizations that are working to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding. Following approval of the funding program by the Board of Supervisors in May 2021, the…
The Leesburg Public Works & Capital Projects Department will host a free community document shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage High School (520 Evergreen Mills Road). During this shredding event, the Town will sponsor a food drive to benefit Loudoun Interfaith Relief’s food bank. Residents are encouraged…
Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses to take time during September to prepare for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect,” highlighting how preparing for disasters helps to protect your loved ones. “The disasters that have occurred in the U.S. and…
Businesses and organizations in Purcellville are invited to participate in Celebrate Purcellville for free. The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board re-evaluated the event and decided to forgo the registration fee. Businesses that have a current Town of Purcellville business license and non-profits located within the incorporated town limits may now register online for free.…
Loudoun County has sold $23.0 million in general obligation refunding bonds at a favorable interest rate of 0.69 percent. The county received $5.3 million in premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. The proceeds will go into escrow to pay off the outstanding Series 2012A GO Public Improvement Bonds. Because…
As of press time, the Purcellville Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 7pm. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Ave. to discuss the Zoning Code Text Amendment 2021-05 – Inclusion of Certain Historic Properties in a New Historic Overlay District. This meeting is to fulfill a promise…