Town Talk

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell talk about the hybrid start to school and local funding.  

John Coker (Fredericksburg Rappahannock Rotary), Kim Herbert (City Parks, Rec, and Activities) and Robbie Perry (Fred Nats) discuss Scarecrows and Bats and other fall activities.  

Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue with info on rent and mortgage assistance, the ALICE Fund, Mission Independence in October and virtual financial coaching.  

Dave the Computer Guy from Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street talks about touchless pc repair, utilizing the features on your pc or laptop and utilizing internet or wifi at home to its max.  

sPower Community Relations Director Cat Mosley and Environmental Compliance Manager Liz Engle (by phone) talk about the sPower solar facility in Spotsylvania. Liz Engle responds to questions about Notice of Violations and a waterline.  

Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse talks about their work during the coronavirus–the challenges and successes—and needs going forward.    empowerhouseva.org

Patrick A’Hearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts previews the upcoming production Souvenir.  We also talk about the safety procedures in place.    Info:  

Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.

John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual.  Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely.  

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants.   The grant application window opens on September 21st.   It closes September 28th at 4pm.   Info here: