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Parks, Trails and Suggested Walks

To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it’s important to keep our distance from each other, but it’s also important that we get outside and enjoy some fresh air. With this in mind, the City of Fredericksburg has developed...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

May 5th Election Absentee Ballot Deadline April 28

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. If you want a ballot you should apply now. Do not wait....

New 2020-2021 VRE Parking Decals

New 2020-2021 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 mid...

Wipes Clog Pipes

Please only flush toilet paper down pipes, no other wipes, or even paper towels. So called "flushable" wipes can still cause problems because they do not disintegrate quick enough.  With toilet paper becoming the new currency, other pro...

Annual Water Disinfectant Flushing

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. ...

Order Temporarily Suspending In-Person Court Proceedings

Starting March 17 through April 6, 2020 in person court proceedings are suspended in all Fredericksburg courts except for specific exceptions. Courts will remain open for essential and emergency matters.  Personnel will be available to respond to...

FY 2021 Recommended Budget Released

On March 10 the FY 2021 City Manager’s Recommended Budget was presented to Council. It is a balanced budget that represents a responsible spending plan including no recommended increase to the real estate tax rate. Since the City’s fou...

Riverfront Park Construction Begins

Updated February 14, 2020

Construction of Riverfront Park to Begin; Sophia Street Parking Areas to Close February 23 

City of Fredericksburg to Implement Parking Changes in the Vicinity of the Park

February 14, 2020 - The construction of th...

City Acquires 30 New Sidewalk Buttlers

Replacing downtown “butt buckets” for cigarette litter collection 

Several new downtown Sidewalk Buttlers are standing ready to help prevent cigarette butt litter. The City of Fredericksburg’s Clean and Green Commissi...

Braehead Woods Presentation

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 hal...

New FREDericksburg Regional Transit Director Announced

City Manager Tim Baroody is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Jackson 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 ...

Announcing E-Check for Utility Bills

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.) 

FRED Transit Relocation of Spotsylvania Avenue Transfer Point on Monday, January 27

On Monday, January 27, 2020, FRED Transit relocated the Spotsylvania Avenue transfer point to its new location in the parking lot of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) at 4701 Market Street. The new transfer facility will serve the following routes:

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Employee Appreciation Awards

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. He's pic...

Downtown Pedestrian Safety

Upper Caroline Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project

Work continues on the replacement of the sanitary sewer interceptor system in the upper Caroline Street corridor. In December, Caroline Street closed between Herndon and Germania Streets on a 24/7 basis to facilitate the start of the project. Crews with W...

Work Zone and Traffic Patterns at Liberty Place Project

Announcing William Street Lane Closure 

(Fredericksburg, VA) December 6, 2019 - Motorists are advised of upcoming work zones and traffic pattern changes in the 600 block of William Street (between Douglas and Winchester Streets) associated with co...

City Council 2036 Vision: January Quarterly Priorities Update

The Mayor and City Council adopted the updated Council Priorities for FY 2019-2021 as a three-year plan under the categories of the eight desired future states in April 2019. The staff recently updated their progress to Council of these Priorities in the ...

City Real Estate Reassessment Work Underway

Field Work to inspect City properties by our hired contractor has begun. 

A General Property Reassessment, as required by State Law, is scheduled for the City of Fredericksburg, effective July 1, 2020.  The last reassessment in the City o...