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Harper Named Land Conservation Officer for Culpeper and Orange Counties
July 28, 2008. PEC Press Release.
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Updated every weekday as availableSolutions difficult to come by in affordable housing dilemma
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 30, 2010
"A group of local leaders and real estate professionals studying affordable housing in Culpeper now has a better grasp on the scope of the problem. Solutions, however, remain hard to come by. About two dozen government officials, housing advocates and property owners met for the second time Wednesday to continue the dialogue about how to free up safe and appropriate housing for segments of the local population facing more barriers than most — newly released inmates, the disabled, homeless and low-income families. "
Local waters receive mixed grades
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 24, 2010
"A state water quality report released Monday was a wash locally. Three “impaired” Culpeper County waterways were added to the Virginia Department of Environmetnal Quality’s 2010 report, but three that showed up on the 2008 report were removed because they now meet water quality standards. "
A cleaner riverbank, thanks to Fauquier County
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 25, 2010
"One week after community service workers removed 12 bags of trash from the Fauquier County side of the Kelly’s Ford riverbank, officials said that some elements of a plan to clean up and stop abuses along the Rappahannock River may be in place within a month. "
The most important river crossing of the Civil War: Kelly’s Ford
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 23, 2010
"Among military historians — an occasionally contentious bunch — there is one historical fact that has never been disputed: Kelly’s Ford on the Rappahannock was more fought-over, marched-over, more-often, than any other single river crossing during the entire Civil War. But before we discuss the vital military significance of Kelly’s Ford, a bit of background is in order."
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Updated every week as availableCulpeper Star-Exponent, August 20, 2010
"Recreational overuse and abuse of Kelly’s Ford, the historic Civil War era battlefield area, has prompted local officials and volunteers to take action. After a warm weekend, history enthusiasts, fishermen and area residents say visitors to Kelly’s Ford are trashing history by leaving food wrappers and containers, beer cans and other debris behind on the riverbank and in the woods. Although camping is not permitted, there’s evidence of camp fires and overnight camping present. "
The most important river crossing of the Civil War: Kelly’s Ford
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 23, 2010
"Among military historians — an occasionally contentious bunch — there is one historical fact that has never been disputed: Kelly’s Ford on the Rappahannock was more fought-over, marched-over, more-often, than any other single river crossing during the entire Civil War. But before we discuss the vital military significance of Kelly’s Ford, a bit of background is in order."
A cleaner riverbank, thanks to Fauquier County
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 25, 2010
"One week after community service workers removed 12 bags of trash from the Fauquier County side of the Kelly’s Ford riverbank, officials said that some elements of a plan to clean up and stop abuses along the Rappahannock River may be in place within a month. "
Local waters receive mixed grades
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 24, 2010
"A state water quality report released Monday was a wash locally. Three “impaired” Culpeper County waterways were added to the Virginia Department of Environmetnal Quality’s 2010 report, but three that showed up on the 2008 report were removed because they now meet water quality standards. "
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 16, 2010
"The town of Culpeper and Culpeper Community Development Corporation want to help you buy a house cheaply. A year after the town received $1.2 million in federal stimulus dollars to help stem the local foreclosure problem, just one family has successfully navigated the program and is now living in a relatively new house, formerly in foreclosure, on Virginia Avenue. "
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, August 18, 2010
"After 10 years of bickering, stonewalling and legal battles, it took the Culpeper Town Council and the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors just five minutes yesterday to close the deal on the first part of a joint water-sewer agreement. Both bodies voted unanimously to accept a "nutrient allocation consolidation agreement" which, in effect, places the county’s 1.5 million-gallons-per-day state sewage treatment allocation into the town plant. "
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 7, 2010
"Is a full town-county loop road in Culpeper’s future? Yes, according to the transportation chapter of the county’s recently approved comprehensive plan. But in reality, local officials say residents might have to wait well beyond the plan’s 20 year time span before such a road ever becomes a reality. At this point, a Culpeper beltway remains just a line on a map. "
Pedestrian incident raises safety questions
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 10, 2010
"It didn’t surprise Monica Chernin to learn that a vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday on Main Street. The Culpeper attorney is surprised, however, that it hasn’t happened more often. "
Planners support cell tower at Montpelier
Culpeper Star-Exponent, August 11, 2010
"The Orange County Planning Commission recommended the approval of a special use permit that would allow the construction of a wireless tower disguised as a pine tree to be built on the grounds of Montpelier. "
Discussion Continues On Town’s Boarding Houses
Culpeper Star-Exponent, July 22, 2010
"Town planners continue to eye stricter boarding house regulations with the overall intent of stemming excessive occupancy and building-neglect. The latest developments considered by the Culpeper Town Planning Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday included additional research on the issue by Zoning Administrator Maxie Brown."
