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• On the Agenda, Oct. 5-9 (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Fredericksburg residents should know the city school board meets Monday at 6 p.m. to approve updated governance norms and protocols and finalize how student representatives will be appointed. The roundup also highlights major meetings in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, including tax, planning, and data‑center decisions that could affect the wider region.
• Public works installs safety modification at Fall Hill and Bridgewater (fredericksburg.com) — Fredericksburg's Public Works Department has just added yellow reflective posts at Fall Hill Avenue and Bridgewater Street, shifting the intersection toward a right-in, right-out setup to address recurring safety issues and blocked left turns. Backed by a VDOT safety study, the change aims to improve traffic flow and protect drivers, while residents can still reach Bridgewater Street using alternate neighborhood routes.
• Speed Cameras Rake in Millions (fxbgadvance.com) — If you drive near Fredericksburg school zones, you're now likely on camera, with six speed cameras across four city zones already generating over $1.1 million in fines. The story explains where local and nearby county cameras are placed, how much tickets cost, how revenue is used, and what speeds will trigger a mailed citation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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