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Two Paths Forward: Purcellville Council Considers Alternate Utility Rate Strategies

15 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

Purcellville residents last night were presented with two alternative strategies to managing the town’s utility rates and debt service – one by Mayor Christopher Bertaut and a second by Councilmember Erin Rayner. The proposals come six weeks ahead of the end of the fiscal year when the council must have a new budget in place – or no appropriations will have been made for any of the town’s expenses.
County Board Proposes $3.84M in Nonprofit Grants

18 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Norman Styer

County supervisors are expected to provide a record $3.84 million to support the work of community nonprofits as part of its annual human services grants program. This year, 55 charities applied for grants, with requests ranging from $113,000 for Loudoun Hunger Relief, the county’s largest food pantry, to eight applications for $5,000 mini grants. After a review conducted by outside consultants at KPMG, 49 applications scored high enough to qualify for grants.
County Considers Study of Town Utility Systems

20 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Norman Styer |Hanna Pampaloni

The Purcellville Town Council’s struggle with increasing costsofits utility system has renewedconsiderationof creating a regional infrastructure project servicing towns in the western Rt. 7 corridor. While Purcellville representatives have expressed interest in the deal,leaders inHamilton and Round Hill have raised concerns.
Purcellville Planning Commission to Review Main Street Program

21 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

The Purcellville Planning Commission will review the town’s involvement with the Virginia Main Street program and make recommendations to the council about next steps after councilmembers are divided over whether remaining involved is best for the town.
Board Questions Chapman Over ICE Agreement

21 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

Sheriff Mike Chapman last week addressed the Board of Supervisors to dispel “misinformation” surrounding his agency’s recent agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He said the agreement formalizes a longstanding practice of the Sheriff’s Office to inquire with other agencies prior to releasing a person incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center.
Supervisors Launch White Paper Focused on Tiny Homes

22 hours ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

County supervisors last week approved development of a white on paper on the possibility of using tiny homes to promote attainable homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income families. The proposal stems from the board’s work to prove more attainable housing in the county and County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) said she had discussed it with the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board a while ago.
Warning Signs Increase as Loudoun Leaders Monitor Impact of Federal Cuts

1 day ago | loudounnow.com | Norman Styer

Nearly a quarter Loudoun’s labor force is comprised of federal government or federal contractor employees, according to a new analysis by the Department of Economic Development. During a briefing to the Board of Supervisors’ finance committee Tuesday night, Executive Director Buddy Rizer said approximately 61,000 Loudouners have jobs tied to the federal government.
Seven Join Loudoun’s Women’s Hall of Fame

1 day ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

Seven inductees joined the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls’ Hall of Fame on Tuesday afternoon during the organization’s second biennial ceremony.
Stafford County CA Appointed as Special Prosecutor in Purcellville Recall Case

1 day ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

The Loudoun County Circuit Court has appointed Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen as a special prosecutor in the recall petition for Purcellville’s mayor, vice mayor and two councilmembers. The petition was submitted April 28 by town resident Brian Morgan, who has been leading the effort to have Mayor Christopher Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and councilmembers Carol Luke and Susan Khalil removed from office.
Brambleton Middle School Hosts A Week of Play

2 days ago | loudounnow.com | Hanna Pampaloni

Students at Brambleton Middle Schoolaresteppingaway from their end of year Standard of Learning tests to exercise and move their bodies in competitive and recreational ways through a Week of Play hosted by Loudoun County Public Schools. The effort was largely organized by school principal Bob Marple and Rob Wilkins of the National Fitness Foundation. The event took place May 5-8 and Monday, May 12 after rain canceled the event’s final day, originally planned for last Friday.