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| | FAN Mail Volume 34| August 28, 2026 | | |
Information from VDOT Regarding Projects at
South Boston/Lake Monticello Rd
and Richmond Rd/Troy Rd
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Please see below for important information related to two intersection improvement
projects that VDOT will begin in July.
South Boston Rd/Lake Monticello Rd Intersection Improvements Project Page
Richmond Rd/Troy Rd Intersection Improvements Project Page
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor will begin to mobilize Monday, July 6, on projects to improve the intersections of Route 600 (South Boston Road) and Route 618 (Lake Monticello Road), and Route 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 631 (Troy Road) in Fluvanna County.
Improvements at South Boston Road and Lake Monticello Road
A left-turn lane will be added on South Boston Road at Lake Monticello Road. Sight distance improvements will also be done along the Lake Monticello approach at the intersection. This project will improve motorist safety at the intersection by adding a queue lane for left-turning traffic on South Boston Road and improving sight-distance at the intersection.
During construction, expected to begin in late July, a segment of South Boston Road will be temporarily closed between just south of Lake Monticello Road and River Ridge Drive, with a regional detour for through traffic and a local detour for local traffic. Once the detours are in place, Lake Monticello Road will remain open at all times, and South Boston Road will also remain open north of the Lake Monticello Road intersection. Motorists may continue to make a left turn from Lake Monticello Road onto South Boston Road and a right turn from South Boston Road onto Lake Monticello Road.
Improvements at Richmond Road and Troy Road
A single-lane roundabout will be built at the intersection of Richmond Road and Troy Road, which is currently controlled by a stop sign. Roundabouts are designed to remove conflicts that arise from left-turn movements at traditional stop-controlled intersections. They are also proven to reduce crash frequency by about 80 percent as well as crash severity. A detour on Troy Road will be in place beginning January 2027 as construction on the roundabout progresses. Additional communication will be shared closer to the start of the detour.
The total funding for the projects, $8.9 million, is being funded through Virginia's SMART Scale Program.
Construction at both intersections is expected to be complete by September 2027.
The project contractor is Caton Construction Group, Inc.
Drivers should use caution when traveling near the work zone and follow posted detour signs. All work is weather permitting.
Local updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are posted to X.com/VaDOTCulp and the Culpeper District Facebook page.
Current traffic conditions, VDOT’s statewide network of traffic cameras, and other travel information are available on the 511 Virginia website, the free 511 mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
VDOT’s Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.
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| | Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities | | |
Fluvanna County is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer to administer complex procurement activities for County departments and offices.
This position performs specialized technical and administrative work involving the procurement of supplies, materials, vehicles, equipment, construction and public works projects, professional and non-professional services, and other goods and services required by the County. The Purchasing Officer exercises substantial independent judgment and works closely with County leadership, departments, vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure that procurements are legally compliant, competitive, efficient, and in the County’s best interests.
The position also supports contract administration, fixed-asset inventory, grant-related purchasing, and the County’s risk-management and insurance functions.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bids and proposals, and review departmental requisitions for goods and services.
- Develop formal solicitation packages, including technical specifications, terms and conditions, bonding and surety requirements, sample contracts, and special instructions.
- Assist departments with developing scopes of work, specifications, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals.
- Recommend appropriate and efficient procurement methods based on applicable legal requirements and sound purchasing practices.
- Review procurement submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and County policies.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts involving supplies, equipment, construction, public works and capital projects, and professional and non-professional services.
- Coordinate interviews and negotiations with consultants and service providers.
- Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance.
- Investigate and resolve procurement complaints, discrepancies, and other complex purchasing issues.
- Maintain professional relationships with vendors, manufacturers, contractors, and sales representatives.
- Assist with the administration of grant-funded purchases and review grant contracts for compliance with special conditions.
- Maintain the County’s fixed-asset inventory records, including assets associated with grant-funded projects.
- Support the County’s risk-management and insurance functions, including annual renewals and claims reporting.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, forms, and standardized documents.
- Perform other related duties and provide operational support during emergency conditions when required.
Continue reading complete job description
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Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement)
View all available positions.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org. Applications are available on the county website.
Fluvanna County is an Equal Opportunity and V3 "Virginia Values Veterans" Certified Employer
| | Clerk of the Circuit Court | | |
*NEW UPDATE: The personal property high mileage appeal program has been updated to expand eligibility for an assessment reduction resulting in more accurate assessments. If your vehicle/motorcycle meets the criteria provided by J.D. Power below, please complete the annual high mileage discount application for vehicles: Fluvanna High Mileage App or for motorcycles: Fluvanna High Mileage App - Motorcycle
Vehicles and motorcycles 20 years of age and older do not need to apply. Applications are required to be submitted annually (until a vehicle reaches 250,000 miles or a motorcycle reaches 150,000 miles) by December 5th and apply to the current tax year.
| | Boards, Commissions, & Committees | | Disability Awareness Advisory Group | | Applications are open until September 4, 2026 for residents who are interested in joining the Disability Awareness Advisory Group. The Disability Awareness Advisory Group will give Fluvanna citizens with disabilities, or who care for those with disabilities, a voice in shaping the Comprehensive Plan, so it reflects the needs of all members of the community. Per the Planning Commission Bylaws, the Planning Commission Chair will appoint up to three members at the September 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting. To indicate interest in serving, interested residents should indicate "Disability Awareness Advisory Group" under "Other." To apply, please click here. | |
Boards, Commissions, Committees
Meetings Calendar
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County meetings are open to public attendance.
Livestream on YouTube
Legend:
BOS = Board of Supervisors | PC = Planning Commission | EB = Electoral Board |
JRWA = James River Water Authority | EDA = Economic Development Authority |
SSB = Social Services Board | PR = Parks & Recreation | SB = School Board
Click on Meeting Links below for additional information.
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Upcoming Public Hearings
Until further notice Public Hearings will be advertised in the Daily Progress.
Information about items to be considered during Public Hearings of both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors may also be found here and on the individual meetings pages for the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Agendas/meeting information may be located by visiting www.fluvannacounty.org/meetings.
Questions? Please call Caitlin Solis, Clerk to the Board or
Jenny Faulknier, Clerk to the Planning Commission at (434) 591-1910.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), together with the Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Steering Committee, is seeking public input to help update Virginia’s 2027-2031 SHSP plan. To ensure we hear from a broad and diverse group of Virginians, we are asking for your input on the Virginia 2026 Roadway Safety Survey.
More information can be found at the links below:
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Did you know it is recommended to have your septic system pumped out every 3 to 5 years? If you live in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, or Nelson County and meet the housing income guidelines, the Septic Assistance Program can fully fund your septic system maintenance, repairs, and replacement projects! Visit TJPDC.org/septic to locate your local Housing Foundation to confirm your eligibility and start your application today.
Keep your septic system running smoothly and your environment clean. Apply today!
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Fluvanna County Community Development
Mailing Address: PO Box 540, Palmyra, VA 22963
Web | Phone: 434-591-1910 | Fax: 434-591-1911
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Planning and Zoning
Todd Fortune, Director of Planning
434-591-1910
Planning/Zoning Homepage
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Building Inspections
Andy Wills, Building Official
434-591-1935
| | Economic Development & Tourisim | | Department of Emergency Management | | |
132 Main Street, Palmyra, VA 22963
P: 434-591-1910
| Fluvanna County Emergency Services | | |
M.J. Fick
EMS Supervisor
P: 434-591-1910 ex:1077 | E: mfick@fluvannacounty.org
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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The Pleasant Grove House, Summer Kitchen & Farm Heritage Museums are open, visitors can tour the 1854 home, the Summer Kitchen and the Farm Heritage Museum seven days a week.
Self-Guided Tours start at the Pleasant Grove House. Guided Tours all day Saturdays & Sundays 9am - 6pm.
This 900-acre park has something for everyone:
Walk the Heritage Trail to the Rivanna River, enjoy the 20+ miles of multi-use trails, or just come out and enjoy the natural habitat or do some bird watching.
The park consists of an 18-hole disc golf course, softball, baseball and three multi-use fields, e.g., soccer, lacrosse, football and ultimate frisbee, which are open t o the public when not scheduled for league use.
The Pleasant Grove House Museum Complex:
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, William D. Haden built Pleasant Grove House, just west of the town of Palmyra, in 1854. His family first settled in Fluvanna County in the 1740s and Pleasant Grove was home to succeeding generations of Haden's.
Haden constructed the two-story brick house with an English basement, when the Greek Revival was in full swing, but the imposing structure is unusually conservative in its architectural detailing and seems to mimic the building practices of at least a quarter century before. These features include a mousetooth cornice, architrave moldings, and a delicate stair with paneled spandrel.
Check out the Summer Kitchen Museum with its robust chimney and worn siding, albeit much patched through the years, is a picturesque specimen, all the more so thanks to a simple delicate colonnade connecting it to the main house. A simple frame smokehouse is the only other outbuilding. The Haden family cemetery is also located there.
Make sure you visit the Farm Heritage Museum housed in the big green barn. The museum has an array of exhibits displaying old farm relics, including horse-drawn modes of transportation, an assortment of plows, planters, harvesting equipment and two classic fully restored tractors. In addition, there is a varied range of old tools and accessories used by rural families in the past two centuries. In the realistic blacksmith shop there are forges, anvils, blacksmith tools, an array of hand forged items, plus wheelwright and cooperage tools for constructing barrels.
271 Pleasant Grove Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - Saturdays & Sundays 9am-6pm
https://goo.gl/maps/XMdY5e4Ha7LNwrLu8
Please call the Pleasant Grove House at (434) 589-2016 to arrange for group tours, field trips or private tours during the week.
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Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation
Aaron Spitzer, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mailing Address: PO Box 70, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Pleasant Grove House and Museum
Phone: 434-589-2016
Physical Address:
271 Pleasant Grove Dr
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna Community Center
Phone: 434-842-3150
Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Fluvanna County Department of Social Services
Kim Mabe, Director
Physical Address:
Carysbrook Complex, 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
PO Box 98, Fork Union, VA 23055
Telephone: (434) 842-8221 | Fax: (434) 842-2776
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Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office
Eric Hess, Sheriff
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Crime Tip HOTline
434-977-400
Submit via Email
Phone:
(434) 589-8211 (24 hours)
Email Map
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 113, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Physical Address:
160 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Administrative Office Hours:
M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Joyce Pace, General Registrar/Director of Elections
Physical Address: 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 115, Palmyra, VA 22963
Mailing Address: PO Box 44, Palmyra, VA 2963
Telephone: (434) 589-3593 | Fax: (434) 589-6383
Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays
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Blue Ridge Health District
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Fluvanna County Health Department
County Administration Building
132 Main Street
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Health Clinic
(Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, etc.)
2nd Floor
434-591-1960
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Environmental Health
(Water, septic, Vital Records, etc.)
1st Floor
434-591-1965
| | Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office | |
Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 518
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone: 434-591-1950
Fax: 434-591-1951
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Rivanna Master Naturalists
Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Please register in advance: Eric Armentrout at 434-842-3150 or email at earmentrout@fluvannacounty.org or online at Programs (recdesk.com)
| | Fluvanna County Public Schools | | |
FCPS Employment Opportunities
Do you enjoy working with students?
Are you looking for a flexible schedule?
Want to make a positive impact in our schools?
We need dedicated staff and substitute teachers to join the FLUCO TEAM!
Apply Today at https://fluco.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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Adult Education
Learning is life-long! Choose the time and class that is best for you. Pre-GED, GED, & ESL.
All classes take place in the School Administration Building at 14455 James Madison Hwy, Palmyra, VA 22963
Online classes call 434-961-5461
In-person classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-Noon
Families Learning Together
Classes available Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 9:00am-2:00pm
(Must have a child ages birth - 10years old)
Learn to speak English - aprender ingles.
Fluvanna County Adult Education Classes are FREE!
Call (434) 842-9273 or (434) 589-1623 for information.
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Fluvanna County Public Schools
Dr. Peter Gretz, Superintendent
14455 James Madison Highway | Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Phone: 434-589-8208 | Fax: 434-589-5393
| | Interagency Council & Regional Partners | | |
JABA, a nonprofit that supports older adults, is conducting a community-wide survey to determine interest in topics related to aging, wellness, disability, and/or older adult and caregiving needs. This short survey (https://form.jotform.com/OutreachEvents/community-engagement-survey) is designed to help us understand what topics, formats, and ideas the public is most interested in seeing.
Please take the survey to help us ensure that everyone has the opportunity for their voice to be heard. Survey results will be used to inform JABA's Aging R(E)volution Podcast, blog, newsletter, and other communications like videos. Your feedback will help us create resources for our community that are engaging, relevant, and valuable.
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Do you have land that is connected to Fluvanna's history?
Fluvanna Historical Society would like to hear from you!
Archivists from Fluvanna Historical Society are collecting information to help document any historic sites in Fluvanna that may be at risk from the proposed Valley Link Transmission Line. Residents whose land may be connected to Fluvanna’s history are encouraged to call and share the details of their historic property. Archivists will help residents fill out a short questionnaire to identify historic properties and features of all types, including houses, commercial buildings, farms, family cemeteries, old roadbeds, mills, churches, schools, archaeological sites, or other places with local significance.
Please call the Historical Society at (434) 589-7910 for more information.
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Fluvanna Farmer's Market
Every Sunday
April 12 through October 25
11:00am - 2:00pm
106 Crofton Plaza in the field
in front of Ace Hardware
fluvannacountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or 434-962-2762
Local Produce and Crafts, Live
Music and Food Trucks, something for everyone.
Bringing the county together since 2020!
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