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PWC Clerk of Court Jackie Smith introduces first newsletter known as The Circuit
FROM Jackie Smith, Prince William Clerk of Court 11/27/24 / Breaking News / Local Government /
In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.
Stewart to propose tax reform to raise $14 million more annually for schools and public safety
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 04/17/18 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Corey A. Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, says he will unveil a five-year plan today, April 17, "to reduce the tax burden on County residents and provide significant new funding for schools and public safety." He will propose eliminating an existing tax break for data centers to generate $14 million a year for the next five years.
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Manassas City Council-School Board to meet for budget work session April 11
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FROM Manassas City Schools 04/07/18 / Education / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
The School Board of the City of Manassas/City Council will hold a Joint Budget Work Session, Wednesday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at Manassas Public Works Building, 8500 Public Works Drive, Manassas, VA.
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Fire closes Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Composting Facility; use landfill until further notice
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/07/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
Due to a fire, the Prince William County Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 13000 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, will be closed until further notice.
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FEMA to involve government, private sector and nonprofits in a national disaster readiness drill
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FROM Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 04/06/18 / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
FEMA says it will conduct the 2018 National Level Exercise for the whole community, inviting government agencies, private sector and non-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in the biennial exercise April 30 – May 11.
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Week recognizes public-safety telecommunicators who take emergency calls at 9-1-1
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/04/18 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Public-safety telecommunicators are the first people you speak to on your worst day. These professionals are dedicated, knowledgeable, empathetic and patient. Although hidden from public view, they have chosen this career for the opportunity to make a difference every day. April 8-14 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
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Volunteers needed to help build a “bee hotel” April 14 & April 21 at county landfill
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/02/18 / Agriculture / Environment / Local Government /
It'll take two days in April to plant a pollinator garden, get a bee hotel built, and install honeybee hives on nearly half an acre at the Prince William County Landfill Complex. Volunteers are needed to help with the work on April 14 and April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon on both days.
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Manassas and PWC + 18 localities to test the Wireless Emergency Alert system April 5 10-11 a.m.
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FROM Staff Reports 03/31/18 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
City of Manassas and Prince William County will be participating in the regional test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, April 5, between 10 and 11 a.m. This will be the United States' first live regional test using geo-target capabilities, reaching up to 5.2M
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School Board budget work session April 4 in Manassas
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03/29/18 / Education / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
School Board of the City of Manassas will hold a Budget Work Session, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Please note the location: Central Office, 8700 Centreville Road, Suite 400, Manassas, VA.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
