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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…
Muddy Waters at the River, Fire on the Mountain By Laura Longley Beginning in September, Western Loudoun—from the shores of the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge Mountains—will be the focus of two controversial projects: White’s Ferry and the Philomont Fire Station. Unless you’ve had an hour added to your commute to Maryland, you may…
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…
Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser is among 16 new members from across the country to be appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee, EPA Administer Michael S. Regan announced Aug. 25. Said Fraser, “I thank Michael Regan, the United States EPA administrator, for appointing me to the Small Community Advisory Subcommittee. I look…
By Laura Longley After a year when Covid has limited public participation in the rewrite of Loudoun County’s zoning laws, the Zoning Ordinance Committee, which is tasked with moving this onerous project forward, is now meeting regularly and taking on some of the more controversial topics. Already, as James David, County liaison to the committee, put it, staff…
On Friday, Aug. 27, accompanied by Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton paid a visit to businesses in the Town of Purcellville. Their first stop was Catoctin Creek Distilling Company located at 120 West Main Street. Co-founder and chief distiller Becky Harris was excited to show them the company’s $1 million distillery equipment upgrade,…