Fire Chief Jones provides today's updates on statistics, absentee voting for the upcoming General Election and important information on scammers. Read on...
The Canal Path/Heritage Trail has been very busy these last few weeks. We have a NEW interactive map to help you find nearby hiking & walking trails (some are paved, some are not) located all over the City while keeping social distancing at the same time! Read on...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all Fredericksburg voters may vote at home, via an absentee ballot. All voters qualify to vote at home, but all must apply by completing an application. Do not wait. Apply now online or call... Read on...
VRE Parking Decals will go on sale effective April 1, 2020, through the Treasurer’s Office. This decal allows you preferred parking in the City Residents Only lot at the VRE Station. Your current decal is good through midnight, May 15. Read on...
Please only flush toilet paper down pipes, no other wipes, or even paper towels. "Flushable" wipes can still cause problems in sewer systems because they do not disintegrate quick enough. Read on...
Beginning March 20, Spotsylvania and City of Fredericksburg will temporarily adjust water treatment disinfection process to maintain high level of disinfection in water mains. Flushing of the mains will then begin about March 23 and continue through May. Read on...
Starting March 17 through April 6 in person court proceedings are suspended in all Fredericksburg courts except for specific exceptions. Courts will remain open for essential and emergency matters. Read on...
On March 10 the recommended budget was presented to Council. It is a budget that represents a responsible spending plan including no recommended increase to the real estate tax rate. Also a 4% salary increase... Read on...
The construction of the Riverfront Park has begun. Last November, City Council awarded a contract for construction of the park to Athena Construction of Triangle, Virginia. Read on...
Several new downtown Sidewalk Buttlers are standing ready to help prevent cigarette butt litter. The City of Fredericksburg’s Clean and Green Commission and the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) partnered to acquire the 30 free Read on...
On February 6, approximately two dozen residents of the Braehead neighborhood saw this presentation, commissioned by the City and prepared by the Timmons Engineering Group. It describes the physical character of the Braehead neighborhood, as the lower... Read on...
Jamie Jackson has been appointed to the position of Director of FREDericksburg Regional Transit. Ms. Jackson comes to FRED from Hampton Roads Transit, where she has served as Director of Transit Development since October, 2016. She previously served as... Read on...
Citizens may now pay city utility bills online using E-Check. (E-Check is an electronic transfer of funds from your checking account and it’s free to use.) Read on...
In late January, FRED Transit relocated the Spotsylvania Avenue transfer point to the new location in the parking lot of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) at 4701 Market Street. Read on...
As we head into 2020 we'd like to take this time to highlight our employees and fellow co-workers who have dedicated their time and talents in long-standing service to the City. Mr. Tim Ennis celebrated 40 years with Fredericksburg this past year. Read on...
Several pedestrian safety initiatives have been implemented over the last few years to include the installation of mid-street Yield to Pedestrian signs across the City, painting highly visible "ladder" crosswalks, and the addition of... Read on...
Work continues on the replacement of the sanitary sewer interceptor system in the upper Caroline Street corridor. Caroline Street is closed between Herndon and Germania Streets on a 24/7 basis to facilitate the start. Read on...
Motorists are advised of work zones and traffic pattern changes in the 600 block of William Street (between Douglas and Winchester Streets) associated with construction of the new Liberty Place development. Read on...
The Mayor and City Council have recently received the January quarterly update on the Council Priorities for FY 2019-2021 under the categories of the eight desired future states. These Priorities are meant to advance toward Council’s 2036 Vision... Read on...
Field Work to inspect properties by contractor began in July 2019. The General Property Reassessment, as required by State Law, is scheduled for the City, effective July 1, 2020. The last reassessment in the City of ... Read on...
