News Flash

Leaf Collection Season begins November 1

Community Planning & Building is moving offices

Community Planning and Building will be closed on November 1st and providing limited services November 2nd - 5th while they move offices to their new location. Their new offices will be located on the 4^th floor of Executive Plaza, 601 Ca...

Redistricting in City of Fredericksburg

The City has purchased redistricting software and is developing redistricting plans for public meetings to be held in November. A draft of alternative ward boundaries will be distributed to Council and public on November 4, 2021.

Early in-person voting runs through October 30

Early in-person voting runs through October 30, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office at the Executive Plaza, 601 Caroline Street, 5th floor. Saturday in-person early voting is on October 23 and October 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last day ...

Renaming Jefferson Davis Highway to Emancipation Highway

The portion of Route 1 within City of Fredericksburg boundaries will be updated with new signage. Several City departments are working to update a number of systems to accommodate new address information. Please check here for your proposed address change

Fredericksburg Regional Transit Commences Earlier Morning Service on October 18th

Fredericksburg Regional Transit will commence earlier morning service on select routes beginning Monday, October 18. FRED will add an additional hour of service to nine (9) routes; including, D1, D2, D3, F2, F3, F4, S1, S4, and S5. “The launch o...

Fredericksburg COVID-19 Update for October 18, 2021

Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones provides an overview of Covid-19 case numbers in our area for Monday, October 18, 2021.

To find a vaccination site near you, text your zip code to GETVAX- 438829 or visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. 

To find a testi...

Riverfront Park is now open

Riverfront Park, located along Sophia Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, has partially opened to the public.

This nearly 4-acre public space features Rappahannock River views with open space, event space, an interactive water feature, a meadow are...

UMW, City Unveiled Historical Marker of Freedom Rides

The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on September 22 unveiled a historical marker commemorating Fredericksburg, Virginia as the first stop of the Freedom Rides on May 4, 1961. Dion Diamond, a Freedom Rider, was the featured spe...

Now Seeking Resource Foster Parents

Fredericksburg Social Services is now seeking Resource Foster Parents. Our department especially needs people who are willing to care for ages 7 and up and sibling groups.  Our Resource Foster Parents do not have to live in the City of Fredericks...

Ask the Mayor - Episode 20

Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg Police Officer Nick Wagner to talk about a topic that affects all of us: speeding. 

We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits...

City Recycling Fee Begins with August 27th Bill

As of the August 27^th, 2021 bill, the City of Fredericksburg will be implementing a $3 recycling fee for all customers that reside in eligible areas throughout the City.  This recycling fee was adopted by City Council to offset part of the cost o...

Stormwater Pipe Replacement: William Street, 100 Block

Replacement of the William Street storm water system, between Caroline and Sophia Street, began in early August. Ashburn Contracting Corporation (ACC) has been awarded the contract to install the system designed by The Timmons Group. 

ACC will com...

Seeking Citizens Who Wish to Serve

Board and Commission Openings – 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 th...

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 ...

CSX Community Updates

Updated August 6: 

Members of City Council and Staff met with CSX representatives and Mayfield Civic Association representatives most recently on March 19, 2021.  The City asked that CSX offer a written update to the community monthly mov...

City Adopts ‘Good Neighbor Ordinance’

The City of Fredericksburg has adopted an updated 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.” The second...