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Rush River Commons details expansion at center of boundary change

In a letter to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, a spokesperson with Rush River Commons outlined potential uses of the development’s proposed expansion that’s been held up in talks over whether Town of Washington and county officials can reach an agreement to adjust the town’s boundary to accommodate the addition.

Brainstorming the Town’s future

The Town of Washington Planning Commission met on Monday to hold a brainstorming session with residents to begin revising and updating Washington’s comprehensive plan to chart a course for the town over the next five years.

In letter, Rappahannock Supervisors seek boundary change details and ‘concessions’ from Town

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Friday sent a letter to the Town of Washington seeking additional details and probing what Washington might be willing to provide in exchange for the Supervisors’ support of the town’s request that both bodies enter into an agreement to expand its corporate limit to accommodate further development of Rush River Commons.

Slowing pace of boundary change discussions, Rappahannock Supervisors to request further details from Town

Before moving forward with its own deliberations, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors agreed to draft a letter to the Town of Washington asking for more specific information regarding the town’s request to enter into an agreement with the county for a potential boundary line adjustment.

Town presses for boundary change; most Supervisors aren’t in a hurry

Town of Washington Mayor Fred Catlin sent a letter to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors last week asking that the body discuss at its December meeting expanding the town’s corporate limit so that Rush River Commons’ entire lot, which straddles the town and county lines, could be brought under Washington’s jurisdiction.

Washington Town Council advances Rush River Commons boundary change, asking Rappahannock Supervisors to join them

Washington Town Council on Monday decided unanimously to move forward with Rush River Commons’ request to bring its entire lot, which straddles the town and county lines, under Washington’s jurisdiction.

Town Council approves Rush River Commons

Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a special use permit for Rush River Commons, allowing construction of what is likely to become the first mixed-use development in town.

Town Council authorizes advertisement for public hearing of Rush River Commons

The town council met for a special session to review the language of the special use permit that was approved by the planning commission earlier in August and set a public hearing date for Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

Town Council continues Rush River Commons talks to special meeting later in August

The Washington Town Council on Monday continued its review of the planning commission's recommendation to approve a special use permit application for the Rush River Commons development and an application to extend sewer service for the project.

Town council reviews new sketches of Rush River Commons

Design director says facades will mimic ‘architectural context…

First glimpse of Rush River Commons development

Town officials take a tour of the Washington site By Julia …

Town awaits details regarding ‘various issues’ with Rush River Commons proposal

Planning Commission asks about traffic, maintenance, sewer capacity. By…

Town council inches toward approval of Akre project

“I feel this is a very important benefit for the Town of Washington,”…

Rush River Commons proposes residential, commercial buildings — will Washington approve?

‘This is meant to be a common area to bring people together’ By…

Washington project is a go — without boundary change

Now called Rush River Commons, the former Black Kettle development…

Black Kettle Commons overcomes first potential hurdle

Three supervisors open to the project By Tim Carrington for…

Black Kettle Commons Proposal Presented To Rapp BOS

Last Monday, Akre along with members of his development team,…

Council hears from Akre on potential Black Kettle ingredients

“One of the first ideas in my mind was to have some kind of…

Substantial mixed-use development proposed for Town of Washington

Affordable housing, community center, office space eyed for nine-plus…

Change of (construction) plans for the Rappahannock Food Pantry

Vital non-profit organization looks to relocate to town of Washington “We…

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