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Citizens Assistance

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Posted on: February 19, 2011

Volunteers Needed

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.

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Posted on: February 19, 2011

3rd Grade Tours

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...


Gymnastics & Recreation Center

1 Story
Posted on: February 22, 2011

Gymnastics Birthday Parties (Ages 3-12)

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...


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36 Stories
Posted on: February 21, 2012

Republican Primary Voting

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...

Posted on: February 21, 2012

Vet Benefits Team Returning to Stafford

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...

Posted on: February 17, 2012

Historic Falmouth Sidewalk Improvements Begin

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...

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Posted on: February 15, 2012

Facility Dog to Help Crime Victims

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...

Posted on: February 7, 2012

Sidewalk Enhancements in Historic Falmouth

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...

Posted on: February 3, 2012

Stafford Leads State and Northern Virginia in Job Growth

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...

Posted on: January 31, 2012

Republican Presidential Preference Primary

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...

Office of the Voter Registrar
Posted on: January 20, 2012

Appointments Made for Deputy County Administrator, Public Works Director

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...

Posted on: January 20, 2012

Stafford County Winery Featured in Popular Bridal Blog

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...

Posted on: January 20, 2012

Rappahannock Area Health District Earns Public Health Emergency Preparedness Recognition

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...

Posted on: January 10, 2012

Stafford Board of Supervisors Appoints Garrisonville District Representative

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...

Posted on: January 3, 2012

Stafford Board Elects New Chairman, Vice Chairman

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...

Posted on: December 14, 2011

Board of Supervisors Continues To Make Swift Progress on Parks Enhancements

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...

Posted on: August 8, 2011

Stafford County's Principles of Responsible, Accountable Government

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...

Posted on: November 22, 2011

Standard and Poor’s Raises Stafford’s Bond Rating from AA- to AA

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...

Posted on: November 15, 2011

New Community Development Service Center To Enhance Customer Service in Stafford

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...

Posted on: November 2, 2011

Stafford County's Budget Receives National Recognition

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...

Posted on: October 21, 2011

Board of Supervisors Approves 4 Initiatives To Advance the Community-Approved Parks Bond Referendum

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...

Posted on: October 18, 2011

Stafford Board of Supervisors Breaks Ground on Rocky Pen Run Water Treatment Facility

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...

Posted on: October 13, 2011

Austin Ridge Landslide Update

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...

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Posted on: October 12, 2011

Quantico Growth Management Committee Reports on Regional Partnership

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.

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Posted on: October 4, 2011

Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee Reports 17% Decrease in Crime Per Capita from 2000-2010

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...

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Posted on: October 4, 2011

Stafford Board of Supervisors Celebrates Construction of The Chichester Building

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...

Posted on: September 30, 2011

Austin Ridge Landslide Fact Sheet

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...

Posted on: September 27, 2011

Help Needed for Stafford Landslide Victims

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...

For more information, visit www.staffordhelp.com.
Posted on: September 24, 2011

Census Numbers Reveal Stafford Moves Up To 7th Highest Median Income in the Nation

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...

Posted on: September 21, 2011

Open House Set for Courthouse Urban Development Area Route 1/Courthouse Road Streetscape Design

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...

Posted on: September 20, 2011

Stafford Ends Fiscal Year 2011 With $6.6 Million Budget Surplus

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...

Posted on: September 20, 2011

Board of Supervisors Celebrates Construction of Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail

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...

Posted on: September 1, 2011

This September: A Time to Remember, A Time to Prepare.

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...

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Posted on: August 24, 2011

Don’t Forget Fire Safety after the Earthquake

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...

Earthquake Fire Safety Guidelines
Posted on: August 19, 2011

New Section of Route 610 Open to Traffic

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...

Posted on: August 12, 2011

New Traffic Signal to Activate in Stafford

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...

VDOT’s YouTube channel
Posted on: August 10, 2011

New Speed Limit on Route 610 in Stafford

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...

Posted on: July 12, 2011

Stafford County Launches New Website

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...

Posted on: March 8, 2011

Stafford County Selects Firm, Prepares for Aquia Creek Battlefield Survey

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...


Newsroom 2011

73 Stories
Posted on: September 21, 2011

Linking history

Stafford County Sun
Posted on: September 1, 2011

Jobless Numbers Improve

The Free Lance-Star
Posted on: August 18, 2011

Aquia Creek safe again

The Free Lance-Star
Posted on: June 15, 2011

Region ranks well for long lives

WTOP
Posted on: June 6, 2011

Area Draws Seniors

The Free Lance-Star
Posted on: May 10, 2011

Teeing up for Tourism

RichmondBizSense

Newsroom 2012

3 Stories

Public Notices

35 Stories
Posted on: February 22, 2012

Social Services Board Meeting

The Stafford County Social Services Board will meet at 11:00 a.m., February 27th, in the Stafford County Government Center.

Posted on: February 21, 2012

Utilities Commission

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...

Posted on: February 17, 2012

Public Safety Committee

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...

Posted on: February 16, 2012

350th Anniversary Committee

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...

Posted on: February 15, 2012

Technical Review Committee

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.

Posted on: February 15, 2012

Technical Review Committee

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.

Posted on: February 15, 2012

Cluster Ordinance Subcommittee

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...

Posted on: February 13, 2012

Stafford County and VDOT

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...

Posted on: February 13, 2012

Board of Supervisors

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.

Posted on: February 6, 2012

Economic Development Authority

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...

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Cancelled - 3:00 p.m. session of Feb. 7 Stafford Board of Supervisors meeting

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.

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Time Change - Feb. 7 Board of Supervisors Infrastructure Committee meeting

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...

Posted on: January 18, 2012

Board of Supervisors By-Laws Committee

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...

Posted on: January 10, 2012

Stafford County Meeting Notice

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...

Posted on: January 6, 2012

Board of Zoning Appeals, January 24, 2012 Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARING
STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The 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...

Posted on: January 6, 2012

Board of Supervisors, January 17, 2012 Public Hearing

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...

Posted on: December 5, 2011

Canceled - Wetlands Board, December 19, 2011

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.

Posted on: November 9, 2011

Canceled - Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing, December 27, 2011

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.

Posted on: November 9, 2011

Canceled - Board of Zoning Appeals, November 22, 2011

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.

Posted on: October 27, 2011

Historical Commission’s Tour of the Civil War Park Site 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.

Posted on: October 25, 2011

TDR Committee of the Planning Commission and OPEB Local Finance Board

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...

Posted on: October 14, 2011

Historical Commission Site Visit - Canceled

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.

Posted on: October 11, 2011

Board of Supervisors/School Board Joint Working Committee Meeting

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...

Posted on: October 3, 2011

Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting - Rescheduled for October 18

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...

Posted on: October 3, 2011

Legislative Committee Meeting

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...

Posted on: September 27, 2011

Telecommunications Plan Subcommittee

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...

Posted on: September 27, 2011

Quantico Growth Management Committee

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.

Posted on: September 22, 2011

Infrastructure Committee

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...

Posted on: September 19, 2011

Telecommunications Commission

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.

Posted on: September 13, 2011

Electoral Board

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.

Agenda
Posted on: August 22, 2011

Blue Ribbon Committee

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...

Posted on: August 22, 2011

Telecommunications Commission

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.

Posted on: August 15, 2011

Parks and Recreation Commission - Canceled

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rowser Building has been canceled.

Posted on: August 11, 2011

Blue Ribbon Committee

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...

Posted on: April 28, 2011

Canceled - Broadband Subcommittee

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...


Public Works

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Posted on: February 24, 2011

2009 Virginia Building Code Effective March 1, 2011

VUSB SECTION 103
APPLICATION 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...

Virginia Construction Code pdf
Posted on: April 4, 2011

Stafford County Code

County Code