Town of Washington attorney Martin Crim told members of the Town Council Monday night that he has received a final proposal for a boundary line adjustment in the town, and the body is expected to take action at its October meeting.

Washington Mayor Joe Whited on Monday proposed that the Town Council create an Economic Development Authority to assist in efforts to bring more business to town that could diversify and bolster the local economy.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met for their monthly meeting on Monday, where they received updates from various institutions in the county on major projects, including the revitalization of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company, a potential boundary line adjustment agreement and the status of potential renovations at the public library.

Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment agreement provided by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, and in a rapid succession of votes ruled on the county’s list of sought-after concessions intertwined with the measure.

Following months of uncertainty, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in the new year have returned to the negotiating table with the Town of Washington in an effort to salvage a boundary line adjustment deal.

The Rush River Commons development began construction last week, with builders clearing trees and laying down dirt to start on a retaining wall before erecting the building structures.

The Town of Washington is on the cusp of historic change. But the town and county will have to overcome an historically tumultuous relationship if a series of vital building projects are to get a green light.

Washington Town Council on Monday approved a review of the Rush River Commons site plans, edging closer to the mixed-use development being able to start construction.

Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously rejected a document forwarded by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors seeking a number of concessions from the town in return for county support of a proposed boundary line adjustment to accommodate an expansion of the Rush River Commons development.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors chair on Monday afternoon canceled a meeting hours before it was scheduled to begin after learning the body lacked a quorum.