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UPDATE: City's Plans Approved for $354,000 Annual Grant
The City will receive more than $354,000 in HUD grant funding in the 2019 fiscal year and can expect to receive grant funds in this approximate amount annually.
Erase Your Fines with an Act of Kindness
Through Jan. 4, erase your overdue fines at the library with a donation of canned or boxed goods for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to help local families in need.
Staunton Begins Exchange of Visits with North Macedonian City
The City of Staunton will host a delegation from Çair, Skopje, North Macedonia on Thursday and Friday, beginning an exchange of visits between the two cities.
Open House: Staunton Greenways Plan
Staunton citizens are encouraged to attend a meeting on Nov. 18 to share ideas for potential greenways in the City.
Staunton’s Commissioner of Revenue Office Earns Accreditation
Staunton’s commissioner of revenue was recently honored for becoming one of the first localities in the Commonwealth to achieve office accreditation.
Get Rid of Unwanted Medications
Local public safety and health officials are encouraging residents to clear their medicine cabinets and turn in unwanted and expired prescription drugs on Oct. 26.
Get the 2019 Leaf Collection Schedule
The City will begin to collect leaves in area neighborhoods beginning Oct. 28. Be sure to rake leaves to the curb before your scheduled pickup and remove rocks and debris.
Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees: July - September 2019
See the list of appointees to City boards, commissions and committees for the third quarter of 2019.
2019 QCMM Festival: Traffic & Parking Alerts
A portion of the downtown area will be closed to through traffic beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27 and continuing through 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29 for the Queen City Mischief & Magic festival.
City’s Response to Motion to Dismiss in Illegal Wall Case
The City has filed a Memorandum in Response to Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss in the pending court proceedings regarding the illegal wall that violates the City’s zoning code.
City Hires Assistant City Manager
Leslie Beauregard has been named the assistant city manager for the City of Staunton. She brings 22 years of local government experience to the position.
Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day is Sept. 21
Clear your home of unwanted hazardous waste on Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day Sept. 21.
West Beverley St. Closure for Halloween Downtown
A portion of West Beverley Street will be temporarily closed Oct. 26 for Halloween Downtown.
Staunton Police and Library to Host Coffee with a Cop Oct. 2
Join officers from the Staunton Police Department for coffee and conversation at the Staunton Public Library Oct 2.
City Schedules for Labor Day
Get the Labor Day holiday schedule for trash and recycling pickup, and hours of operation for City administrative offices and the library.
Registration Now Open for Citizen University
Starting Sept. 3, the City will host a 12-week, hands-on learning program designed to give citizens an interactive experience with the key departments of the City.
Virginia Project Preserving WWI and WWII History Coming to Staunton
Bring your World War I and World War II documents to the Staunton Public Library on July 31 to be digitally archived and made publicly accessible online.
Project Dogwood Beautifies City
The City has planted 150 dogwood trees thanks to donations from the Augusta Garden Club, continuing the dream of Staunton's former city manager, James Ruff.
Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees: April - June 2019
See the list of appointees to City boards, commissions and committees for the second quarter of 2019.
Rate and Fee Increases Effective July 1
Get details about rate and fee increases that go into effect Monday, July 1 for trash and recycling, water, parking and more.