City of Staunton

Staunton City Council Adopts Flood Resilience Plan

City Council has officially adopted the city’s first Flood Resilience Plan, establishing a long-term roadmap to protect neighborhoods, businesses, and infrastructure from severe weather and flooding.

City of Staunton Schedules for Labor Day

The schedules for City of Staunton offices and facilities will be modified in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

Fall Heavy Trash Collection Begins Tuesday, Sept. 8

City of Staunton residents can dispose of large, bulky items during the city’s fall heavy trash collection. Items must be placed at the curb no later than 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. There will not be a separate bulky brush collection period.

Activity Report: July 2026

Find out what's going on with the clearwell at the water treatment plant, what it means to "Step Into Your Story," and learn more about our Adopt-a-Spot program milestone and wonderful volunteers that are making it happen!

Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026: Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8:30 to Noon at Waynesboro Facilities Shop

Residents of Staunton are invited to bring household hazardous waste materials to the City of Waynesboro Facilities Shop (900 Essex Ave., Waynesboro, 22980) for proper disposal and recycling on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

Composting & Plastic Recycling Updates: Less to the Landfill

The city announced two significant upgrades to the Staunton Recycling Center: dramatically expanded access to food scrap composting and a new co-mingled plastics recycling drop-off system.

SCU Applications Open Aug. 3

Staunton Citizen University (SCU) will return for its third consecutive year this fall. Applications for the popular 10-week program open on Monday, Aug. 3.

City Launches “Less to the Landfill” Initiative, Sets Goal to Reduce Trash Tonnage by 5%

Staunton is launching a new phase of sustainability initiatives this August, anchored by the “Less to the Landfill” campaign, a community-wide goal to reduce the city’s trash tonnage by 5 percent over the next year.

Activity Report: June 2026

Find out how long the Staunton Fire Department has been waiting for its new fire engines, and discover what U.S. Senator Tim Kaine was here to discuss, and which historic downtown building is being transformed into affordable senior housing. Get tunnel repair updates and summer reading numbers!

A Taste of Victory: Staunton in the Running for the South’s Best Culinary Town

Vote Now: Staunton’s vibrant, farm-to-table restaurant scene is serving up flavor that rivals destinations many times its size. That impressive culinary footprint has officially earned the city a spot as one of the Top 15 finalists for The Local Palate’s "Best Culinary Town in the South."

Retirement of Longtime Building Official John Glover; David Smithgall Named as Successor

After more than three decades of public service, Building Official John Glover has announced his retirement. The City of Staunton has appointed David Smithgall to succeed him, effective July 1, 2026.

Web Excellence Award: Economic Development

The City of Staunton’s Economic Development department has earned a prestigious international Web Excellence Award for its newly redesigned business portal, StauntonBusiness.com.

Tunnel Update: New Street Work to Begin in Late June

Work on the New Street tunnel sections will begin the week of June 29.

New Online Permitting Portal Launches

Staunton has officially launched Civic Access, a new interactive online portal designed to modernize and streamline the permitting process for residents and contractors.

Beverley Demonstration Project Launch: See You on Beverley!

The City of Staunton has officially launched a month-long, grant-funded demonstration project along East Beverley Street in Downtown Staunton.

GHP Pool House Ribbon-Cutting

Staunton officially celebrated the completion of the new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House Friday morning with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and public open house.

Weather Update: Gypsy Hill Park Pool House Celebration rescheduled for Friday, May 29

Staunton is ready for pool season, but chilly weather is postponing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House until Friday, May 29.

DiMeo Promoted to Deputy City Manager

City Manager Leslie Beauregard has announced the promotion of Amanda DiMeo to Deputy City Manager. She will serve in a dual capacity, retaining her current role as the Director of Economic Development.

Staunton Awarded $15,000 State Tourism Grant to Produce Digital Documentary Series Spotlighting Staunton’s Makers & Creatives

Staunton is set to showcase the passion and craftsmanship of its local artisan community through a new digital documentary series titled For the Love of, made possible by a $15,000 state grant.

Reimagine Beverley Street

City of Staunton invites visitors and residents to reimagine Beverley Street during month-long demonstration project in June.