Town Talk

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Director Martha Hutzel talks about their decision to close library branches on January 19th and return to pickup service.  

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation President David James and Associate Professor and Chair of the University of Mary Washington Department of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer talk about some of the issues being debated in the city over preserving his

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey, Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and Deputy Samantha Witt preview the virtual 2021 Polar Plunge.     Info here  

University of Mary Washington professor Bill Crawley previews the 2021 annual lecture series Great Lives. The biographical approach to history and culture is all virtual this year.      Info on the series:      

Rappahannock Area Health District Incident Commander Joe Saitta and COVID Data Analyst Mashael Mahmud talk about the vaccine and recent number trends in the region.  

Getting around.   Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Administrator Ian Ollis talks about the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.  Also, upgrades to VRE and the downtown train station  

Kathy Anderson and Kathy Harrigan preview the Empty Bowl. The annual fundraiser is a drive-thru event on January 31st.  Details at empowerhouseva.org  

Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock talks about the upcoming virtual House of Delegates session and his concerns about fairness and open government.  

University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the challenges facing museums in this time of COVID-19.    Virtual events planned in the coming months for Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Mu

Town Talk: Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole (R-88)

Stafford Delegate Josh Cole (D-28) previews the 2021 General Assembly session that will be all virtual for the House of Delegates.  Topics included:  education, more money for mental health, legalizing marijuana and improving Brooke Road.  

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020:  The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests.  He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the county landing the V-A Hospital, trash decals, CARES money, and how some members of the board treat the school board.    

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the challenges of 2020 and what's ahead for the region.  legalaidworks.org  

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge. Other topics include:  the COVID-19 vaccine for Special Olympics participants and what the pandemic can teach us all about what those with disabilities have always l