Town Talk

Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about getting ready to reopen schools and the challenges.   Dr. Kizner talked about three options before the school board and his recommendation.

Starting Wednesday, July 8, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will be accepting returns at branches which are offering curbside pickup. Initially, returns will be accepted only during curbside pickup hours to avoid overflowing bookdrops and to all

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about good COVID-19 numbers in this area vs. some other parts of the country.  We talk about long-term care facilities and a vaccine later in the year.  

Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Jessica Burger with the George Washington Foundation with an overview of Kenmore and Ferry Farm. Closed now because of the pandemic but looking toward reopening.

Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and the city's response.  

Rappahannock Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about holding on until a vaccine is available for COVID-19 in about six months.

Juanita Shanks and Pastor Phyllis Brantley discuss the work of Fail Safe-ERA to help families and prisoners with incarceration and what comes next.  Topics include prisoners released early for COVID and the Center of Hope fundraiser.  failsafe-era.org

James Monroe Museum Assistant Director and Curator Jarod Kearney talks about museums in the pandemic.  He's done regular Curator Chats. There's been Monroe Minutes and other virtual programs.    

Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about changes:  with unemployment insurance and the courts.  Also, paying your bills.  How to handle your mortgage or rent if you've lost your job or suddenly have significantly less money.   legalaidworks.or

Barney Riley and Naomie Murdoch with the Rappahannock YMCA talk about the Y during the pandemic. Even in troubled times the Y continued to do what they do best--help the community.  Also a discussion on how they're keeping members safe.   family-ymca.

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about what needs to happen to get schools reopened in August.  We also talk about why we need to wear masks.

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks about work taking place to get school ready this fall--in whatever shape that may be.  A discussion on the challenges and opportunities.

During the pandemic, people are looking for outdoor options.  We talk about what you can do around here with Keith and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter.    riverrockoutfitter.com

Patrick Ahearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.  Closed since the pandemic, we get an update on reopening and some of the changes that will be made.

Germanna Community College: A bunch of topics.  Enrollment up.   Online this fall.  50th anniversary.  The Todd Academy.  Helping students stay in school.    Guests include Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson and Special Assistant to the Presi