City of Staunton

Sewer Line Safety Inspections Begin

As part of its ongoing safety program, Columbia Gas will conduct sewer line safety inspections in some Staunton neighborhoods. They will continue throughout the year.

Celebrate Bike & Walk to Work Day

On May 17, the Staunton community will celebrate Bike & Walk to Work Day. Biking and walking commuters can have breakfast, win prizes, enjoy music and more.

GHP’s Main Road Partially Closed May 16 for Party in the Park

A portion of Constitution Drive, the main loop that runs through Gypsy Hall Park, will be closed to vehicle traffic on Thursday, May 16 for Party in the Park.

UPDATED: Get DMV Services at City Hall May 20

DMV services will be accessible to residents at City Hall on May 20. DMV Connect allows residents to access nearly all DMV services without going to the DMV.

Vet Tech Program Builds Partnerships, Friendships

Staunton connections, local partnerships and friendships build camaraderie and excellence in Blue Ridge Community College's veterinary technology program.

Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees: January – March 2019

See the list of appointees to City boards, commissions and committees for the first quarter of 2019.

UPDATE: Pipeline Challenge Submitted to Federal Appeals Court

Six months after City Council voted to authorize participation in a challenge to the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a brief has been filed on behalf of the City in a federal appeals court.

City Hires Chief Financial Officer

The City of Staunton has hired Phillip Trayer as its CFO. Trayer, who currently works for Spotsylvania County Public Schools, will join the City on June 1.

Work Resumes on Johnson Street Garage

Work on the Johnson Street Parking Garage has resumed and will take approximately one month to complete. Customers should look out for parking restrictions.

Share Your Opinions

Staunton residents and property and business owners are invited to rate city services and operations in the 2019 citizen survey. The survey closes on June 15.

Parks and Rec to Host Senior Health Expo

Staunton Parks & Rec will host its first annual health expo for seniors April 26. Participants will have access to free health screenings, demonstrations and exhibits.

City Begins Street Paving Projects

Streets around the City will be closed intermittently for repaving over the next three weeks. See the list of streets scheduled for repaving and be prepared for detours.

Library Book Sale Begins April 9

The Friends of the Staunton Library will kick off its annual book sale on Tuesday, April 9.

Changes Coming to Recycling Program

Starting April 1, the City will no longer collect plastic waste for recycling due to changes in the recycling industry. The City will continue to pick up other recyclable materials.

City Council Seeking Citizen Input on New City Manager

Staunton City Council will host a public forum at 7 p.m., March 27 at City Hall to gather public input on the next city manager.

City Council to Begin FY20 Budget Review

City Council will meet throughout the month of April to review the FY 2020 proposed budget and conduct public hearings on the budget. View the proposed budget.

BRCS Director to Retire, New Director Appointed

Dave Pastors, director of Blue Ridge Court Services, has announced he will retire March 18. Megan Roane, currently the assistant director of the organization, will take the helm.

Heavy Trash Collection Begins April 1

Residents should place all heavy trash items at the curb no later than 7 a.m., April 1. Crews will only visit each neighborhood once during the collection.

Staunton City Manager Announces Retirement

City Manager Steve Owen has announced that he will retire from the position effective June 30, 2019.

City to Receive $431,200 Grant

The City of Staunton will receive a $431,200 grant from the state for Staunton Crossing.