Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, May 27, 2026. Today's morning issue is dedicated to the three localities' meetings this evening. Coming this evening, Economic Cents, and a Photo Essay by Penny A Parrish.
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Fredericksburg City Council May 27 Meeting Preview
By Adele Uphaus
Fredericksburg City Council meets on Tuesday for a work session at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session at 7:30 p.m.
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Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview
By Martin Davis
Meeting features potential changes to water and sewer rates, and removing 5-acre agriculture minimum for keeping livestock and the 2-acre threshold for crops in areas zoned A-2, A-3, and R-A.
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Stafford Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview
The Board will cover three agenda items in its work session. One deals with the river crossing, the second concerns new laws passed this year in the General Assembly, and the third concerns the draft of the county’s 2026 Legislative Agenda.
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