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By Valerie Cury You can tell it’s election time in Purcellville when accusations fly from the dais. At Purcellville’s July 26 Town Council Work Session, Council Member Mary Jane Williams read into the record an explosive accusation from Council Member Erin Rayner. In her written statement, Rayner accused Council Member Stan Milan of filming her…
By Laura Longley “Loudoun County features more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms on rolling hills and cliff-edged slopes… but you come to DC’s Wine Country for more than tastings and tours. Unique winery experiences include barrel tastings with vintners (blend and label your own bottle), grape stomping, vinotherapy spa treatments, yoga classes…and music concerts…If…
Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser has called a special meeting of the Mayor and Town Council on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at 221 S. Nursery Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to receive citizen questions and feedback regarding the proposed Loudoun County Fields Farm Recreational Facility, the…
It’s that time of year – the Loudoun County Fair is from July 26 to July 30. The fair will take place at the fairgrounds located at 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg 20175. On July 26 don’t miss the rabbit hopping competition and dairy goat show and showmanship, to name a few. Stoney Roberts Demolition…
After two years without its annual Independence Day Parade, Purcellville once again welcomed crowds, marchers, antique cars, farm trucks, fire engines, and flag bearers on a beautiful July 4th.
NOVA Parks and philanthropists Chuck and Stacy Kuhn conducted a deed-signing event on June 28 at Springdale, a 128-acre property the Kuhns have donated to the inter-regional parks agency. Springdale Regional Park is near Point of Rocks off Rt. 15 and the Potomac River. Part of the property is comprised of 150 acres that was previously…
The new disposable plastic bag tax of 5 cents per plastic bag that was adopted by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors earlier this year is effective July 1. The measure is intended to reduce plastic pollution in the region. Shoppers may avoid the tax by bringing their own bags with them to stores. The new tax…
During its June 7, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, Chapter 207 – Election Districts, which updates the County’s election districts. The Board adopted the LT-Revised 1 Plan, which was developed through a public process over the past year. New election districts balance population/representation The County’s new…
Zoning Ordinance discussion grows heated By Valerie Cury Both the May 5 Purcellville Planning Commission meeting and the May 9 Special Joint Purcellville Town Council and Planning Commission meeting shed light on two opposing points of view regarding the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. On one side is Town Attorney Sally Hankins, who doesn’t want to follow…
By Laura Longley Sometime soon America’s rural towns—like Purcellville–will have the opportunity to cash in on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $1.9 trillion funding package, the largest flow of federal money to the American people since President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the interstate highway system. Purcellville will be in the running for a piece of the…