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FredNats Fireworks Schedule Announced

The Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team will be displaying fireworks at the FredNats ballpark at the conclusion of their home games on the following dates: May 14, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 4, July 9, July 30, August 13, August 27, and Sept...

City of Fredericksburg Tax Due Date Announcement

June 4, 2021 due date with penalty-free payments through June 11. 

Fredericksburg City Council recently voted to temporarily extend the Personal Property Tax and Real Estate Tax deadline from May 15 to June 4, 2021.  Penalty-free payments...

East Coast Fuel Shortage/FRED Transit Response – Free Fares Friday, May 14th – Wednesday, May 19th

FRED will be FARE FREE from Friday, May 14th – Wednesday, May 19th. Due to the current fuel shortage in the region, FRED will be fare-free for all community members during the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline to assist citizens with a...

Fredericksburg City Views - Creative Maker District, May 2021

Welcome to "City Views," a new video blog by the Fredericksburg Community Planning and Building Department. Join us for this episode in which Chuck Johnston, Director, and Mike Craig, Senior Planner, discuss the Creative Maker District. ...

City close to adopting ‘Good Neighbor Ordinance’

The City of Fredericksburg will likely soon adopt an ordinance dedicated to the pursuit of being a good neighbor.

On Tuesday, April 27th, Fredericksburg City Council took the first of two votes on what is being called the “Good Neighbor Ordinance...

PERF Public Comment Questionnaire Results

The City of Fredericksburg is committed to engaging its community in important conversations.  As part of this ongoing effort, the City sought public comment on the published Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Report through a public question...

Adult Abuse Awareness Month

Fredericksburg Social Services Recognizes Adult Abuse Awareness Month

In Virginia, the month of May is recognized as Adult Abuse Awareness Month. Each year, the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services strives to raise awareness and funds to support ou...

Fredericksburg Police Department Update on PERF Recommendations

Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton provided a final report on the demonstrations of May 31, 2020 - June 2, 2020 to City Council at last night's meeting on April 27. Read the report here and watch the video presentation below:

Fredericksburg Police...

Fredericksburg Social Services is offering assistance for city residents’ electric or gas bills

Energy Share, provided by Dominion Energy, is a program designed to assist City residents who may be at least one month behind in their electric or gas bill. Residents must be living in 22401 and the bill must be in their name. They must be able to provid...

UMW, City to commemorate 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides

The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on May 4, 2021, will commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the Freedom Riders’ arrival in Fredericksburg. The event is being held starting at 1 p.m. adjacent to the Fredericksburg Fire Station...

City Council and School Board contests to be held on November 2, 2021

Ordinance No. 21-04 was passed on April 13, 2021 by the Fredericksburg City Council. This ordinance moves the City Council and School Board elections from May even years to November odd years. The immediate impact of this legislation is that all ward spec...

Planning an Event or Gathering?

Warmer weather is here. Are you planning to use one of the City’s parks or public spaces for an event or gathering? Remember to file for a permit. Get information, download permit forms and learn more

Clean and Green Commission Sustainability Award

The City's Clean & Green Commission will begin to recognize City businesses that commit to adopting environmentally sustainable practices in their operations. The Commission’s Sustainability Award will be issued annually to businesses meeting the criteria

Seeking Applicants for Boards and Commissions

Are you a city resident? Passionate about your community? Serving on a board or commission can be an excellent way to shape government initiatives in your community. The City is currently seeking applicants for the following:

• Board of Building Codes Appeal...

Racial Equity Plan Update

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Angela Freeman, the City’s outgoing Diversity, Equity and Economic Advancement Officer provided her final update on Phase 1 of City staff’s Racial Equity Plan, which is available for public review here. Watch the full council me...

CSX Community Update

Updated May 14: 

The City of Fredericksburg again met with CSX representatives and Mayfield Civic Association representatives on March 19, 2021.  The City asked that CSX offer a written update to the community monthly moving forward and t...

City Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 2022

The City Manager's Recommended Operating and Capital Budget and comments are available for review from the link below.   This year’s budget meetings will be held electronically due to COVID-19 and they will be live streamed and recorded for playb...

City Transportation responsibilities shift to Ms. Jamie Jackson

City Manager Tim Baroody announced today that FRED Transit Director Jamie Jackson will assume additional leadership responsibilities for transportation issues previously held by the City’s Transportation Administrator.   Ms. Jackson wil...

Phase Two Final Report of Progress and Action on Priorities

City Council received the Phase Two Final Report of Progress and Action on their Priorities for 2018-2020 at their December 11-12, 2020 Special Budget and Financial Work Session.  

As most will recall, in 2016 the Fredericksburg ...