Archives
Archived Issues/News in Orange County.
On Friday, April 30, 2010, the Orange County Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit will go to trial challenging the zoning approval for a proposed 240,000 sq ft Wal-Mart superstore at the Wilderness Battlefield.
Learn more about the Round Hill rezoning request that was just approved by the Orange Town Council--and review concerns and unresolved issues about the proposal.
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership is currently collecting information for the management of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Heritage Area which runs through Orange Co. Find out more and how you can help highlight history in the area.
On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Wal-Mart announced the cancellation of plans for the proposed Supercenter at the Wilderness Battlefield. Read more about the announcement.
The Orange County Board is in the process of reviewing a Water Supply Plan. Learn more about the plan and how its unrealistic population projections may place an even greater burden on the Rapidan River.
The Board of Supervisors is considering a change to the subdivision ordinance for agricultural land in Orange. Take a minute to read from our 10/22/10 email alert on the issue and send an email to the Board.
More than 700 acres of land at James Madison's Montpelier was permanently protected through a unique public-private partnership. Read more about the new conservation easements in Orange County.
Read more about Governor Kaine & Speaker Howell's generous offer to help Orange County find a better location for the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter. Send an email to the Board of Supervisors today!
Learn more about the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and view a map of agricultural lands slated for development in Northeast Orange County.
Learn more about the proposed changes to the Orange County subdivision ordinance. Plan to attend the meeting on October 28th to support the proposed ordinance.
Recent legislation forced Orange County to adopt a cluster ordinance by July 1st of 2007. With the subdivision ordinance currently being revised by the Supervisors, it is difficult to draft a comprehensive cluster ordinance.
Walmart at The Wilderness? Read this story and more in the Fall 2008 Clarion newsletter.
