🌱 How could Irvington’s new ADU rules change what you can build?

Greetings Irvington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How could Irvington's new ADU rules change what you can build?
• What new theme will guide Chesapeake Academy students in Irvington?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Irvington Planning Commission considers updating codes regarding accessory dwelling units (rrecord.com) — Irvington officials are revising the town's accessory dwelling unit rules to match new state requirements, a change that could affect setbacks and housing options on local lots. Planning commission members are drafting language so Irvington residents can add ADUs under standards no stricter than those for single-family homes, potentially expanding affordable housing choices in town.
   

• Chesapeake Academy begins the school year with common purpose (rrecord.com) — Chesapeake Academy in Irvington has kicked off the new school year with a convocation uniting students, staff, and families around the theme "Cultivate What's Ours." Head of School Catherine Emery urged students to focus on developing their own identities and roles, shaping how learning and community life in Irvington's independent school will unfold this year.
   

📸 Around Irvington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irvington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Cajun Carry Out (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars →
  Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• 9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero →
  Compass Cinema Six, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football at West Point
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Golf vs Rappahannock at Hobbs Hole
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:00 pm
• LES Soccer @ Ches Acad
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm
• LES VB at Ches. Acad.
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm
• LESGB vs. CB
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• LES GB @ SCW
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm
• LES VB vs. St. Clare Walker
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm
• LES Soccer vs. SCW
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• LCL Mobile Library visits RWC →
  Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock
  9:00 am
• Walk in Paint Session →
  36 North Arts & Crafts, 36 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• VDOT and Towing Industry Partnership Improves Your TRIP
  Incentives help keep traffic moving on I-81 and across Virginia September 9, 2026 A commercial vehicle crash can disrupt traffic, but a Virginia… (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
• Marquis Health Consulting Services posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Kilmarnock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kilmarnock

• Brenda Sylvia awarded top prize in 65th annual Labor Day Art Show (rrecord.com)
• Young man dies in automobile accident (rrecord.com)
• This Week's Calendar 09-10-26 (rrecord.com)

Lancaster

• Lancaster Lions Club supports A Fresh Start (rrecord.com)
• Sheriff's Report 09-10-26 (rrecord.com)

Ok Irvington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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