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Hillsboro celebrates completion of $30 million infrastructure project

June 22, 2021

On June 18, 2021, the Town of Hillsboro celebrated the completion of its ReThink9 road and infrastructure improvement project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by hundreds. “We are gathered here today to usher in a new era in Hillsboro’s history and to recognize and thank our partners who contributed to this transformative project and worked…

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

June 9, 2021

By Laura Longley You made it. After 12 years of working hard and putting your heart into the life of your schools, you’re leaving high school with memories you’ll share not only with your classmates but also with students around the world. There have been the months without sports, band concerts conducted on Zoom, plays…

Town launches income-producing trees project

June 9, 2021

Green grows the Aberdeen property of Purcellville Who said money doesn’t grow on trees? It soon will in Purcellville.  And we’re not talking pocket change. In May, the Town wrapped up three weeks of planting 110,000 trees on what’s known as the Aberdeen property—190 acres that belongs to Purcellville—at 16385 Short Hill Road.  Over the…

Lovettsville fire incendiary in nature

June 7, 2021

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has confirmed that the fire on Saturday night, June 5, in Lovettsville, which claimed one life, was incendiary in nature. Just before 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Lovettsville and Purcellville were dispatched to assist the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on an incident…

Keeping buildings low in Purcellville’s historic downtown

June 2, 2021

By Valerie Cury Developers want higher building height limits in key parts of Purcellville, with periodic support from certain Council members, depending on the moment, they have tried to take power away from the local legislative body – and, in turn, the citizens – who don’t agree with them. At the Town Council Work Session…

LCSO investigates armed robbery of Ashburn convenience store

May 28, 2021

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery of an Ashburn convenience store. Shortly before 1 a.m. May 27, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 20600 block of Ashburn Road. Inside the suspect approached the counter and asked to purchase cigarettes. The suspect then brandished a firearm and demanded…

Council to hear additional comments on lowering height in C-4 district on June 8

May 27, 2021

In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission has proposed to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to a by-right height of two and a half stories and 35 feet as measured from…

Residents of the Town of Purcellville interested in serving on the Town Council can apply until June 3

May 27, 2021

On Monday, May 24, 2021, Council member Ted Greenly resigned his position on the Purcellville Town Council effective May 31. The Town extends its gratitude to Mr. Greenly for his service to the community through various town committees and Town Council. He has been a valuable member of Council and served to make Purcellville a…

John Beatty announces Congressional candidacy

May 25, 2021

John Patrick Beatty, a member of the Loudoun County School Board, has announced his candidacy for the 10th District Republican Congressional nomination. Beatty is a graduate of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering and is the Information Technology Director for The Heights School Beatty was involved in technology startups in the D.C. area before moving into the educational field. He is also an organic farmer who raises chickens…

Bond rating agencies reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Rating

May 25, 2021

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s AAA rating on its general obligation bonds, noting the County’s sound operating performance, the size and diversity of its tax base, and strong management. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global since…