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UPDATE: City Announces Changes to Hurricane Plan
The City is making two changes to its plan for Hurricane Florence. Get the latest.
Prepare for Hurricane Flo
Here's the latest info on the City's preparations for Hurricane Florence and resources and advice for residents before and during the storm.
Staunton to Launch Citizen University
The City of Staunton will host its first-ever Citizen University this fall, allowing residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works.
$75,000 Grant to Help with Floodplain Study on City’s West End
The City of Staunton will receive a $75,000 grant to conduct a flood study in parts of the west end of the City. The City applied for the grant to help property owners in the floodplain.
CANCELLED MEETING: Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled it's meeting scheduled for August 14.
Library to Host Digital Bookmobile
The Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making a stop in Staunton. This traveling exhibit is scheduled to bring reading happiness to the area on Thursday, August 23.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Street Closed Overnight Aug. 6
A portion of Bridge Street will be closed for utility work on Aug. 6 and the early morning of Aug. 7.
Notice of City Council Meeting Cancellation
The City Council meeting scheduled for July 26 has been cancelled. Council will resume its normal meeting schedule on Aug. 9.
Proposed Changes to Historic District Guidelines to be Presented July 24
Property owners in the City’s five historic districts are encouraged to attend a July 24 meeting to see proposed revisions to historic district guidelines.
Postponed Hearing: Board of Zoning Appeals
A hearing regarding a Staunton Tractor zoning matter will be rescheduled.
Gov. Appoints Ragon to JMU Board of Visitors
Maggie Ragon, commissioner of revenue for the City of Staunton, has been appointed to the James Madison University Board of Visitors by Gov. Ralph Northam.
Council Approves Bike-Pedestrian Plan
City Council voted to approve a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan. The plan will inform city staff in the development and expansion of the non-motorized networks.
General Primary Election is June 12
What you need to know to vote in the general primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Parking Restriction on Portion of Central Avenue Begins May 14
Due to the upcoming closure of the Johnson Street parking garage, the City will issue a temporary parking restriction, effective May 14, reserving some additional Central Avenue parking spaces for Staunton police vehicles.
Staunton Gets LOVEwork May 6-12
Visit the New Street parking garage plaza and snap a photo with the LOVEwork display. Then, share your Staunton love story on social media using #LoveStaunton and #LoveVA.
Celebrate Bike & Walk to Work Day May 18
The City will host a Bike & Walk to Work Day event on May 18. Residents are also invited to view a draft bicycle and pedestrian plan and share their input on May 24.
Repairs to Both City Garages Begin
Repair work on both City parking garages is scheduled to begin between May 7 and May 14. The Johnson Street parking garage will be closed for several months.
Historic Staunton Yearbooks Now Online
The Staunton Public Library has added 46 digitized local yearbooks to its collection, now available online free of charge. View yearbooks from 1977 and before.
Get Outside on Kids to Parks Day
Join more than one million families nationwide in visiting a local, state or national park on May 19 for the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day.
Library Book Sale Begins April 17
The Friends of the Staunton Library will kick off its annual fundraiser for the Staunton Public Library on Tuesday, April 17. Proceeds fund the library's operations.