News Flash

Executive Plaza Building To Be Closed on June 5 for Maintenance

The Executive Plaza building, located at 601 Caroline Street, will be closed for major electrical maintenance on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5 p.m. and re-opening on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 8 a.m. 

• City offices located in this building, including Com...

Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills due June 5

Real Estate Tax Bills were mailed with a due date of June 5, 2023. Real Estate Tax Bills must be paid by June 5 to avoid penalty. 

Personal Property Tax Bills have been mailed on May 17th with a due date of June 5, 2023.  To allow for a 3...

Early voting for the June 2023 Dual Primary

Early Voting Begins -  Early voting for the June 2023 Dual Primary begins on May 5, 2023. Voting will take place in the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 601 Caroline Street, Suite 500, Monday through Friday from 8:30a...

New Park Amenities in the City

City of Fredericksburg Pairs with Local Organizations on Two Ribbon Cuttings for New Recreation Equipment 

The City of Fredericksburg has two exciting, new amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Ribbon cuttings for brand ...

Join Team FXBG

Now that the new year is here are you considering changing careers or want to work closer to home, explore joining Team FXBG!  We have various openings in many different departments. 

Come join us as part of a knowledgeable and energetic ...

FY 2024 Budget

On April 25, Council will discuss and vote on the first reading of the FY 2024 Budget at 7:30pm. Council will discuss the budget at the 5:30pm work session prior. Second and final reading of the budget is scheduled for May 9.

On April 18, a Public Hearing ...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Fredericksburg a 2022 Tree City USA

The City of Fredericksburg has been named 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor our commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 36th year the City has achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requ...

Fredericksburg Regional Transit Rebranding Event for FXBGO!

Adventure starts at the stop!

Fredericksburg Regional Transit's Rebranding Event for FXBGO! will be held on Tuesday, April 18th starting at 11:30am. 

Welcome aboard! You may know us by our former name "FRED Transit," but now you can call ...

Fireworks at the FredNats Ballpark

The Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team will be displaying fireworks at the FredNats’ Virginia Credit Union Stadium at the conclusion of their Friday home games for the 2023 season.  Games are scheduled to begin at 7:05pm wi...

Fredericksburg Regional Transit Awarded Two Hospital Grants

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and $20,000 from the Stafford Hospital Com...

Annual Water Disinfection Change and Flushing Begins March 13

Beginning March 13, 2023, Spotsylvania County will temporarily change the primary disinfectant in their water treatment process from chloramines to free chlorine. The purpose of this temporary change in process, which occurs ann...

Civil Rights Trail Unveiling, "Freedom, a Work in Progress"

The City, in partnership with the University of Mary Washington’s James Farmer Multicultural Center, held the Civil Rights Trail Unveiling Ceremony on February 23. Around 235 community members and many elders from whom the never-before-told stories were c...

Phase Three Final Report on Council Priorities

City Council received the Phase Three Final Report of Progress and Action on their Priorities for 2020-2022 at their December 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. This offers a summary of work accomplished over the past tw...

CSX Community Updates

Members of City Council, City Staff, and CSX representatives continue to meet, engage, and work together in order to educate, inform, and provide solutions where possible to address neighboring community issues and needs. The impacts of having a rail prov...

City Manager's Report

The City Manager provides an update twice a month to Council and citizens on important topics and events.  This update is a part of the regular Council Agenda for the Council Meeting but we hope to make it easier for citizens to find and read by ...