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Bealeton solar farm plan faces skeptical supervisors
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Dynamic Energy LLC proposes a solar farm along Route 17 south of Bealeton â similar to this one in Greenpoint, N.Y. I understand the need for renewable energy, and I donât have a problem with that, per se. But when it has to come at the expense of potentially our rural lands . . . I think itâs a questionable trade-off. And thatâs why I have reservations. Supervisor Holder Trumbo
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Staff Journalist Fauquierâs board of supervisors Thursday will have the final say on whether a proposed five-megawatt solar farm just south of Bealeton substantially complies with the countyâs comprehensive plan.
Marshall Farmers Market will launch next month
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Moving Marshall Forward President Bobby Deane and Vice President Ann Michael Greene in the parking lot where the monthly market will operate. Itâll draw additional foot traffic, additional opportunity for new retail customers for all of the businesses. I think itâs a perfect thing for a small town like this. Itâs creating more of a sense of community. Dan Moore, shop owner
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Staff Journalist The Northern Fauquier village next month will get its first âorganizedâ farmers market.
No citizens attend hearing on 2022 flat budget plan
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The board of supervisors and staff members face 1,200 empty seats in the Fauquier High School auditorium for Tuesday nightâs public hearing on the county administratorâs proposed $339.4-million budget. My guess is we havenât had much feedback because thereâs no change to this yearâs budget. Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel
⢠March 23: Supervisors work session, 4 p.m., Warren Green Building.
⢠March 25: Supervisors adopt budget, tax rates and fiscal 2022-26 CIP, 4 p.m., Warren Green Building.
⢠July 1: Fiscal 2022 budget begins.
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