A permit request to construct and operate a component of the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project in Pittsylvania County was denied this week by the State Air Pollution Control
HURT, Va. (Altavista Journal) â The Town of Hurt is holding a community social Saturday, May 29. The picnic-style get-together will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Roosevelt Mattox Park adjacent to Town Hall. The purpose of the event is honoring and remembering U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving our country.
In keeping with Covid safety measures, food will be pre-packaged in closable trays. Each will contain pork barbeque, a hot dog, baked beans, potato salad and assorted condiments. Bottled water and canned drinks will also be included.
Entertainment will consist of local musical talent, including Audie Meadows, an Elvis impersonator. During intermission at 2 p.m. a moment of silence will be observed in honor of those veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice, followed by a short commentary from Mayor Gary Hodnett to recognize and appreciate living veterans.
HURT, Va. (Altavista Journal) â Hurt officials have worked diligently over recent weeks to develop a proposed budget for the upcoming 2021-22 fiscal year, which begins July 1. They have done so amid the ongoing effects of a global pandemic and struggling economy, along with a variety of local concerns.Â
Financial planning and capital improvements were the weightier topics discussed by Town Council during its monthly business meeting Tuesday, May 4.
Finance Committee Chairman Steve Watson presented to council a draft budget proposal and a recommendation to advertise it for public hearing. Specifics of the proposal were reviewed and agreed to by his committee during its April 29 meeting.   Following moderate discussion council voted unanimously to proceed with advertisement and to schedule a public hearing for June 1.