Town Talk

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden, joined by Tom Snyder of and Rachel Newberry RiOT talk about Downtown Stafford, Project Next and the Smart Community Testbed.  

Taylor Glascock and Sarah Li talk about the work in the region of the Fredericksburg Area Service League.   It’s women volunteers who raise money and organize events to enrich the lives of children.  

Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about the why the need exists for a new HVAC system for the women’s shelter.   It’s a costly undertaking where the community can assist.   Discussion on the dangers women and children face

Sheila Mathis and Mary Chamberlin with the Rappahannock Area Health District with an update on vaccinations and COVID testing.   And a look at what the Health District provides outside the world of COVID.  

Dr. Chris Vaughn, Tammy Bush and Brenda Murray talk about cancer clinical trials at Hematology Associates of Fredericksburg.  

Deneal Kennedy and Juanita Shanks talk about the work (and origin of the name) of FailSafe-ERA. Discussion on the programs to help inmates transition back into society. Focus on helping returning citizens and their families.

Fredericksburg Salvation Army Captain Shauntrice Williams talks about their many areas of service  It’s National Salvation Army Week.  

Great Train Race preview.   It’s June 6th.  Benefits Loisann’s Hope House.   Lisa Crittenden and Brian Pessalano with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.

Faye Mohler and Teri Reece of Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg:  Their work and helps to families in the region and how you can get involved in sending notes and packages to troops.  And…there’s a golf tournament

City Councilman Matt Kelly with updates on the city budget, the need for a new school, changes in council elections, an upcoming council retreat and roundabouts.