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The Citizen Assistance & Volunteer Services Office recruits and places volunteers to work on Citizen Assistance Teams (CAT) that provide numerous services to the County. How to volunteer.
In a partnership with Stafford County Schools, the Office of Citizen & Volunteer Services provides each of Stafford County's 3rd grade classes this wonderful, fun, learning opportunity. The students will learn valuable... Read on...
These popular parties include one hour of non-stop fun, including obstacle courses, gymnastics, pit play, trampoline, and parachute games. Following the activities, you will have your own private room for food and gifts.... Read on...
The Republican Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Two candidates met the requirements to be on the ballot in Virginia for the primary: U.S. Representative Ron Paul and former Massachusetts Governor... Read on...
Stafford County will welcome back a group of veterans’ benefits specialists on Saturday, February 25, 2012, in an ongoing effort to make more services available to vets who might otherwise have to go to Washington, D.C. or... Read on...
The initial sitework on improvements to sidewalks in Historic Falmouth for the Belmont-Ferry Farm is set to start the week of February 20, 2012. The enhancements will help make the area more user friendly to residents and... Read on...
Victims of crimes in Stafford County will soon receive emotional support and comfort from a four-legged addition to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim-Witness Office. Kahn, a male black Labrador retriever, will join the... Read on...
The next phase of construction of the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail is set to begin in mid-February as crews build new sidewalks and repair and widen existing ones in Historic Falmouth. The sidewalks will allow residents and... Read on...
Stafford’s business-friendly efforts are paying off once again in strong job growth numbers.
According to recent figures from the Virginia Employment Commission, Stafford County led the entire Commonwealth of Virginia in... Read on...
Absentee voting for the upcoming primary election on March 6, 2012, begins on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Stafford’s Voter Registration Office located at 1300 Courthouse Road. Eligible voters must complete... Read on...
Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello announced today that he has appointed Keith Dayton as Deputy County Administrator and Mike Smith as Public Works Director. Both Mr. Dayton and Mr. Smith have been in “acting”... Read on...
Stafford County gained some national press recently through a blog featuring Potomac Point Winery in the Griffis-Widewater District.
The Washingtonian’s Bridal Party blog featured a story about the wedding of Chelsea... Read on...
As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors appointed Ty Schieber as the supervisor for the Garrisonville District.
Mr. Schieber succeeds Mark Dudenhefer, who resigned from the Board on January 3, 2012 to begin his service as the... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 3, elected Falmouth District Supervisor Susan Stimpson as its Chairman and Rock Hill District Supervisor Cord Sterling as Vice Chairman.
Ms. Stimpson has served on the... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors at its meeting yesterday approved construction on Phase 5 of the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail and redirected 2001 Parks and Recreation Bond funds to be used to increase parking at Smith Lake... Read on...
August 2011
• Maintain a balanced budget.
• Maintain a AA bond rating.
• Fully fund our pension liability.
• Borrow money only for capital projects and borrow under strict debt limitations.
• ... Read on...
Stafford County’s responsible and accountable government practices has led to Standard and Poor’s Rating Services to raise the County’s bond rating from AA- to AA. Stafford adheres to several strict financial policies that... Read on...
A new Community Development Service Center will improve Stafford’s customer service by streamlining the building and development permit process for residents and businesses, and make it easier for them to track their... Read on...
Stafford County’s budget has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Recognition Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Distinguished Budget Recognition Award is the only national awards... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors this month approved four different initiatives that will add more parks and recreational offerings to residents and visitors to Stafford.
At its regular meetings on October 4th and 18th, the... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors broke ground today on the Rocky Pen Run Water Treatment Facility off of Warrenton Road in southern Stafford.
The facility will treat water from the Rocky Pen Run Reservoir, which is... Read on...
This notice is to inform you that two families were displaced earlier this month because of a landslide that has developed on their properties that made their homes unsafe and uninhabitable. The Stafford County Fire and... Read on...
The Quantico Growth Management Committee recently held its last meeting and reports on the accomplishments of the partnership forged with Stafford and Prince William counties and the Quantico Marine Corps Base.
Stafford Board of Supervisor member Gary Snellings of the Hartwood District and chairman of the Board’s Public Safety Committee, reported today that the overall crime rate per capita in Stafford has decreased by 17% from... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors launched the construction of the new Chichester Building today with a ceremonial ground breaking.
The new building will be located at the site of the former Rescue One building next to... Read on...
Ebenezer United Methodist Church has created a fund to help the landslide victims in Stafford’s Austin Ridge community. This fund allows the community, friends and organizations to make tax deductible charitable donations by... Read on...
Stafford County has the 7th highest median household income in the United States according to recently released figures by the U.S. Census Bureau. At a median income of $94, 317, Stafford has moved up from 12th place since... Read on...
Stafford County will host an open house on Monday, September 26, 2011 to present information on a proposed vision for the Courthouse Urban Development Area (UDA). The open house will be held at the Stafford Administration... Read on...
As the fiscal year ends, the Stafford Board of Supervisors announces a budget surplus of $6.6 million, showing that fiscal restraint, lower taxes, prioritized funding and aggressive pursuit of economic development has... Read on...
The Stafford Board of Supervisors celebrated the construction of Phase 3 of the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail today at St. Clair Brooks Park in Stafford with a groundbreaking ceremony.
“The Belmont to Ferry Farm Trail will... Read on...
This September our nation will mark the ten year anniversary of 9/11, The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department has committed to participate in National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September, an event founded after 9/11... Read on...
In the aftermath of yesterday’s 5.8 earthquake and multiple aftershocks, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office encourage Virginia residents to be vigilant concerning possible fire... Read on...
Construction work is complete on a recently widened four-lane section of Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) in Stafford County, and vehicles have already begun using the new travel lanes, turn lanes and upgraded traffic signal.... Read on...
Warning lights are flashing today on a new traffic signal in Stafford County at the intersection of Route 1 and the on-ramp entrance to northbound Interstate 95 at Exit 143/Aquia and Garrisonville Road.
These lights... Read on...
FREDERICKSBURG—This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) lowered the speed limit to 40 mph over a 2-mile section of Garrisonville Road (Route 610) in Stafford County.
The 40 mph speed limit has been... Read on...
Stafford County has completely redesigned its website with one that is more user friendly and easier to navigate, and also offers a new modern look and feel designed to enhance citizen engagement.
“The new integrated... Read on...
The Stafford County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the selection of John Milner Associates, Inc. (JMA), the firm appointed to conduct a Terrestrial Phase I Cultural Resources Investigation of the... Read on...
The Stafford County Social Services Board will meet at 11:00 a.m., February 27th, in the Stafford County Government Center.
The Utilities Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Activities Room of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. The purpose... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee will meet Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Committee... Read on...
Stafford’s 350th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Planning Committee meeting on Saturday, February 18, 2012, has been cancelled. The Committee’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 9 a.m. in Conference Rooms ABC... Read on...
The Technical Review Committee will meet on March 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room ABC, George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
The Technical Review Committee will meet Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room ABC, George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
The Cluster Ordinance Subcommittee of the Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Conference Rooms ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA... Read on...
Stafford County and the Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a Mountain View Road Joint Public Hearing on March 15, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Margaret Brent Elementary School,... Read on...
The 3:00 p.m. session of the Stafford Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 has been cancelled. The 7:00 p.m. evening session will be held as planned.
The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on Friday, March 9, 2012. The EDA will meet in the Activities Room of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554... Read on...
The 3:00 p.m. session of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 has been cancelled. The 7:00 p.m. evening session will be held as planned.
The Infrastructure Committee of the Board of Supervisors scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. It will be held in Conference Rooms ABC, George L. Gordon, Jr., Government... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors By-Laws Committee will meet on Monday, January 23, 2011 at 3:15 p.m. in the County Administration Conference Room, George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center (also known as the Stafford Administration... Read on...
The location of the meeting of the Technical Review Committee scheduled for Wednesday, January 11th, beginning at 9:00 AM has been moved to the Economic Development Conference Room, Stafford Administration Center, 1300... Read on...
PUBLIC HEARINGSTAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALSThe Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in the Stafford County Government Center,... Read on...
PUBLIC HEARING
STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, beginning at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be... Read on...
The Stafford County Wetlands Board public hearing on Monday, December 19, 2011, in the Stafford County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers had been canceled.
The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in the Stafford County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers had been canceled.
The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in the Stafford County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers had been canceled.
The Historical Commission’s tour of the Civil War park site in Stafford that was scheduled for today at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to the rain.
The TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) Committee of the Planning Commission will meet this Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. in Conference Rooms ABC of the Stafford Administration Center, 1300 Courthouse Road,... Read on...
The Historical Commission site visit to the Stafford Civil War Park scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. has been canceled due to the weather.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors/School Board Joint Working Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Administration Conference Room of the Stafford Administration Center located... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors Community and Economic Development Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Rooms ABC of the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road,... Read on...
The Legislative Committee will meet on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Economic Development Conference Room at the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554. Committee... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors Telecommunications Plan Subcommittee will meet on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Attorney Conference Room at the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Rd.,... Read on...
The Quantico Growth Management Committee will meet on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, 2nd Deck (Mess Hall) located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172.
The Infrastructure Committee will conduct a special meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss potential land acquisition. The Committee will meet in closed session.
The meeting will be held in... Read on...
The Telecommunications Commission will meet on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Administration Conference Room in the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
The Electoral Board will meet on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Registrar’s Office located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
The Blue Ribbon Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the County Administration Conference Room in the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.... Read on...
The Telecommunications Commission will meet on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Administration Conference Room in the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rowser Building has been canceled.
The Blue Ribbon Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. in the County Administration Conference Room in the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Committee... Read on...
The Board of Supervisors Broadband Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Administration Conference Room in the Stafford Administration Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road. Committee... Read on...
VUSB SECTION 103APPLICATION OF CODE
103.1 General. In accordance with Section 36-99 of the Code of Virginia, the USBC shall prescribe building regulations to be complied with in the construction and rehabilitation of... Read on...