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City-Wide Heavy Trash Collection Begins Second Week in April
The City will provide its annual heavy trash, brush and limb collection April 6–10.
Staunton’s West End Community Open House
A West End community open house will be held to gather input from residents, businesses and community partners on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
2019 Citizen Survey Results Now Available
The City of Staunton has released the results of its 2019 Citizen Survey, which indicate overall high levels of satisfaction with city services and quality of life.
Gypsy Hill Park Stream Restoration Project Informational Meeting
The City of Staunton will hold an informational meeting regarding the Gypsy Hill Park Stream Restoration project from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in the Garden Center at Gypsy Hill Park.
Get Your Taxes Prepared for Free
If your household income is $56,000 or less, you may be eligible to receive free tax preparation assistance through the Valley VITA.
City Schedules for Presidents’ Day
City offices and the Staunton Public Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Valley Libraries Closed Presidents’ Day Weekend for Server Migration
The Staunton Public Library will be closed and online services will be unavailable from 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15 through Monday, Feb. 17.
Letters to State Legislators Regarding Illegal Wall
The City is asking Virginia legislators to oppose a bill in the Virginia General Assembly that undermines the City's zoning ordinances.
Hunt Drive Closed Starting Jan. 31
To improve safety for students and neighbors, traffic will no longer be able to pass through Hunt Drive beginning Jan. 31.
UPDATE - SERVICE ALERT: Water Outage
Water service is out in a significant part of the city.
City Schedules for MLK, Jr. Day
City offices and the Staunton Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
History of the Illegal Wall on North Augusta St. (Updated)
The history of the illegal wall case is combined here in one article for easy viewing.
Fire Chief Marks 25 Years in Staunton
Scott Garber started as a Staunton firefighter when he was just 20 years old. Little did he know that he'd end up staying for 25 years and becoming Staunton's fire chief.
Vulture Control Efforts Begin Dec. 10
The City of Staunton is working with the USDA to move an estimated 200 vultures roosting in residential areas.
Second Amendment Sanctuary City Inquiries
Staunton City Council responds to requests to designate Staunton a "Second Amendment sanctuary city."
Circuit Court Judge Supports City’s Appeal in Illegal Wall Case
Staunton Circuit Court rules in City's favor concerning illegal wall on North Augusta Street.
City Schedules for the Holidays
Get the trash and recycling pickup schedule and more for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Free Public Parking For Holiday Season
The City is providing complimentary public parking in the downtown central business district during the 2019 holiday season.
City Learns About Light Pollution and Smart Outdoor Lighting
City representatives participated in a community lighting workshop earlier this month aimed at helping participants learn about light pollution and its impact on cities.
City Schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Get city schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday, including schedules for trash and recycling pickup and the library.