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Changes Coming to Recycling Program
Starting April 1, the City will no longer collect plastic waste for recycling due to changes in the recycling industry. The City will continue to pick up other recyclable materials.
City Council Seeking Citizen Input on New City Manager
Staunton City Council will host a public forum at 7 p.m., March 27 at City Hall to gather public input on the next city manager.
City Council to Begin FY20 Budget Review
City Council will meet throughout the month of April to review the FY 2020 proposed budget and conduct public hearings on the budget. View the proposed budget.
BRCS Director to Retire, New Director Appointed
Dave Pastors, director of Blue Ridge Court Services, has announced he will retire March 18. Megan Roane, currently the assistant director of the organization, will take the helm.
Heavy Trash Collection Begins April 1
Residents should place all heavy trash items at the curb no later than 7 a.m., April 1. Crews will only visit each neighborhood once during the collection.
Staunton City Manager Announces Retirement
City Manager Steve Owen has announced that he will retire from the position effective June 30, 2019.
City to Receive $431,200 Grant
The City of Staunton will receive a $431,200 grant from the state for Staunton Crossing.
Get Your Taxes Prepared for Free
Residents of Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County may be eligible for free tax prep assistance through VITA.
UPDATE: Johnson Street Garage Opens
After partially reopening the Johnson Street parking garage to monthly customers in December, the City will open the garage to all customers Feb. 1.
City Asks Judge Yet Again to Schedule Trial Date for Illegal Wall
After continuous delays by the legal counsel of the owner of the illegal wall on North Augusta Street, the City's legal counsel has written a letter to the Staunton Circuit Court judge requesting that a date be set for a hearing on the matter.
City Schedules for MLK, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. Get the full details on schedule changes for the holiday.
WEATHER ALERT: Free Parking in City Garages During Winter Storm
In anticipation of the forecasted winter storm this weekend, the City of Staunton will suspend parking fees at the New Street and Johnson Street parking garages Saturday through Monday.
Text-to-911 Now Available
In addition to calling 911, Staunton residents may now text an emergency to 911 in circumstances when calling may not be possible or unsafe.
Leaf and Debris Collections Delayed
Special collections of storm debris and leaves continue to be delayed and will take several more weeks.
Pet of the Month: Bishop
Check out our featured Pet of the Month for December. Bishop lives at the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center and needs a forever home.
Caroling in the Park Spreads Holiday Cheer
Caroling in the Park features local choral groups and offers family fun during the Christmas season. It also benefits our neighbors in need at the Valley Mission.
Recycling Collection on Hold Due to Icy Conditions
Recycling collection is on hold until weather conditions improve.
City to Partially Reopen Johnson Street Garage Dec. 17
The City is planning to partially reopen the Johnson Street parking garage on Monday, Dec. 17 after a seven-month closure for renovation.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portions of Downtown Streets Closed Dec. 11
The City will close portions of downtown streets on Tuesday, Dec. 11 to remove snow in the way of on-street parking.
Changes in City Schedules Due to Winter Storm
Monday's trash pickup has been rescheduled due to the winter storm, and residents are encouraged to stay off of the roads.