Town Talk

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the need to have a strong surge protector.  Discussion also about battery backups, keeping laptops safe during travel and safe browsing on vacation.

Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about the place and process that defines Safe Harbor and their work with child victims of abuse.   safeharborva.org

Customer Services Coordinator Adriana Puckett and Deputy Director Rebecca Purdy talk about the library budget and the reduction of hours at Salem Church, Porter and the downtown branch.   Discussion on summer reading, COVID test kits, the Friends

Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Ann Waters preview the Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm.  10-2.  $1.00 admission.  Park at the site.  Details at kenmore.org

City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about growth, transportation, preserving the Renwick Building, and his future–he’s running for re-election.

Katie Bates, Von Young and Ashley Lindbeck talk about the national housing crisis and the impact on shelters, the People Empowered Through Support Program (PETS) and Safe Haven Foster and ways the community can help.

Dr. Gaila Sims, the Curator of African American History/Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum talks about Juneteenth, a special program at Germanna Community College on the 20th about Black arts and the importance of displaying the

School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about the teacher shortage and the hiring teachers in the county.   We talk about school safety, books and successes of the past school year.