Upcoming Meetings and Events | | Wednesday, September 30
Town Council Special Meeting
Thursday, October 1
Deadline to Sponsor a Veteran Paver
Saturday, October 3
Walk 4 Mountains
Wednesday, October 7
Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 8
Town Council Open Forum
Thursday, October 8
Town Council Meeting
Monday, October 12
Administrative Offices Closed
Tuesday, October 13
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 15
Commerce and Business Development Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 22
Design Public Hearing
Thursday, October 22
Town Council Meeting
Saturday, October 31
Halloween Trick or Treating
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day/Administrative Offices Closed
Wednesday, November 4
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 10
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 11
Town Administrative Offices Closed
Wednesday, November 11
Lovettsville Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, November 12
Town Council Open Forum
Thursday, November 12
Town Council Meeting
Thursday, November 19
Commerce and Business Development Committee Meeting
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📌 PROCLAMATION 2026-09-0007
JOHN L. FUOG DAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
WHEREAS, John L. Fuog is a much-respected 54-year resident of Loudoun County, including 25 years as a business and community leader in Lovettsville, where he served as a United States Navy Reservist, Washington Post distributor (1971-1975), co-owner of a “youthful store” called the Marrakech Express (1973-1975), most notably as the 45-year owner and President of Fuog/InterBuild (1981-2026), and most recently as the proprietor of Cool Spring Distillery at his farm just outside of Lovettsville (2023); and
WHEREAS, John was a loyal patriot, and his passions were wide-ranging and included a love for golf, music of various genres, scuba diving, lifelong learning, reading the daily edition of the Washington Post, and held a sense of community that spread far and wide across Western Loudoun and included service as a Boy Scout Leader in the 1980s and 1990s, a member of the Purcellville Community Center Board, a host family for interns and ballplayers, and a current member of the Board of Equalization for Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, John’s indelible mark and longstanding partnership with the Town of Lovettsville began in 2012 with the design and build of The Walker Pavilion on the Town Green, which serves as a centerpiece for the Town and has hosted numerous signature community events including, but not limited to, Lovettsville Oktoberfest, Lovettsville Mayfest, LOVE Summer Movies and Concerts on the Green, National Night Out, Walk for Mountains, and scouting activities, and was recognized both nationally and locally as the winner of the national Building of the Year in the Experts Division for buildings under 5,000 sq. ft. by the National Frame Building Association (2013), the Community Appearance Award from the Alliance of Northern Virginia for the quality of its architecture (2013), and the Signatures of Loudoun Award winner for Public Spaces (2014); and
WHEREAS, John quickly followed with the design and build of The Barn at Quarter Branch Park which serves as a multi-functional facility for the Town of Lovettsville, which hosts the Community Garden and provides support, storage, and office space for the Town’s public facilities staff and events; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, John combined his love for his country and community to partner with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers and Gary Sinise Foundations to design and build one of five homes for the family of United States Marine Corporal Ronny "Tony" Porta as part of the Building for America’s Bravest, a program that provides custom adaptive smart homes to meet the unique needs of catastrophically injured service members; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, John completed the trifecta for the Town of Lovettsville through the design and build of the Town Administration Building at the Samuel A. Finz Municipal Complex, which will serve as a welcome to new residents and central gathering place for all that live, work, and visit Lovettsville for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, John passed away at the age of 74 on September 4, 2026, after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, and we extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Vickie, son, Daniel Fuog, daughter, Jennifer Fuog, stepsons, Elijah and James Apperson, grandson, Finn Apperson, extended family, as well as the countless old and new friends and colleagues that he called family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Christopher M. Hornbaker, Mayor of the Town of Lovettsville, and the Lovettsville Town Council of Lovettsville, Virginia, hereby proclaim that Sunday, October 4, 2026 shall be known as “John L. Fuog Day” throughout the Town of Lovettsville in honor and memory of John Fuog’s lasting contributions to the Town of Lovettsville and surrounding community which he delivered with his kind, welcoming smile, a constant sense of humor, and the confidence to manifest his dreams, and we ask all citizens to celebrate John’s contributions by doing what he loved most, whether it be to playing a round of golf, saying hello to a stranger, or simply contributing to your local community as you wish.
PASSED this 17th day of September 2026:
CHRISTOPHER M. HORNBAKER, MAYOR
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📌 2026 Lovettsville Community Survey
Help Shape Lovettsville’s Future
What should Lovettsville look like in the years ahead? What are the most important issues facing our community? Water resources? Traffic? Development? Preservation? What should we protect, and where should we consider change? These are some of the questions the Lovettsville Planning Commission is considering as it plans for the Town’s future. Now is the time to make your voice heard.
Take a few minutes today to complete the survey and share your views about Lovettsville’s future. Your input will help the Planning Commission understand the community’s priorities and inform the policies and decisions that will shape the Town in the years ahead.
Take the 2026 Lovettsville Community Survey today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9an1YoTYot3HVOLyUlzvSMD9sicRlaRxX7qt3TvxIVTfrQ/viewform?usp=header
Lovettsville’s future is a community conversation. Make sure your voice is part of it.
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📌 2026 Lovettsville Oktoberfest Feedback Survey
🥨 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🥨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 30th Lovettsville Oktoberfest! We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating with us and enjoying everything our Town, businesses, vendors, performers, and community had to offer.
Now that the steins have been put away and the festivities have wrapped up, we’d love your feedback!
If you attended this year’s Oktoberfest, please take a few minutes to complete our 2026 Lovettsville Oktoberfest Feedback Survey.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help the Town as we begin planning for next year’s festival. Let us know what you enjoyed, what worked well, and where you think we can make the Oktoberfest experience even better.
👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/PkcLRs6u28
Thank you for celebrating 30 years of Lovettsville Oktoberfest with us — and for helping us make the next one even better! 🍻
DANKE & PROST, LOVETTSVILLE!
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📌 We're Hiring!
Due to an impending retirement, the Town of Lovettsville is seeking a dedicated, responsive, and experienced individual for the position of Planning and Zoning Administrator. The planning, zoning, and code enforcement functions are carried out by the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator who serves as the Town's principal professional advisor on planning, zoning, growth management, community development, and land use policy, providing independent technical recommendations to the Town Manager, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Town Council.
📲For more details on this position and to apply, please visit:
https://www.lovettsvilleva.gov/home-page/page/careers
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📌 Thank You to our Lovettsville Elementary 5th Grade Artists!
🎉 Congratulations to our talented 5th Grade artists from Lovettsville Elementary School who created this year’s Lovettsville Oktoberfest posters!
👏 A huge thank you to Mrs. Michelle Rancourt, Lovettsville Elementary School Art Teacher, for guiding and supporting the students in this wonderful annual tradition.
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| 📌 Last Call! Sponsor a Veteran Paver by October 1st
The Lovettsville Veterans' Memorial is one of the most iconic, beautiful, and reverent parts of our Town. It was dedicated to honor those who have served our country, regardless of where they live, and where they come from. The deadline to honor a Veteran by purchasing an engraved paver for dedication at this year's ceremony is Thursday, October 1st. All pavers submitted by October 1st will be installed and dedicated at this year's Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Paver applications are available here or may be picked up at Town Hall. | 📌 Please Use Water Wisely
🚰 As Loudoun County remains in a drought warning status, this is just a friendly reminder to please use water wisely, and to please resolve any ongoing water leaks.
👉 While there is not a mandatory conservation in place for the Lovettsville area at this time, we are asking all residents to please use water wisely. Examples include running your washing machine and dishwasher only when full, taking shorter showers, refraining from washing cars and watering lawns, and as always, to resolve any ongoing water leaks.
💙 As we continue to monitor drought conditions, updates will be provided. We appreciate your partnership in using our water wisely. | | 📌 Lovettsville Veterans Day Ceremony
It was over a hundred years ago at 11AM on 11/11 (November 11, 1918) when the armistice began which ended World War I. Lovettsville is proud to host our annual Veterans Day Ceremony as we gather to honor and thank not just recent generations of veterans, but every man and woman who has honorably served since the American Revolution. Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th, at 11:00AM at the Lovettsville Veterans Memorial. | Visit our Town Website for status updates on all of our active projects including Loudoun County projects affecting our area to include the Valley North Electrical Transmission Line Project and the Roundabout at Route 9 and Route 287.
📌 Upcoming Projects:
Town Center Well Rehabilitation: The Town’s Utility Department completed the comprehensive rehabilitation of one of the Town’s four wells, referred to as Town Center Well, that is located on the Town Green behind the Walker Pavilion. The rehabilitation comprised of the replacement of a 20+ year pump, replacement of aged steel return pipes, an acid treatment and brushing of the well, all of which were preventive maintenance measures to ensure longevity and improved running levels of the well. Due to the equipment required to complete the rehabilitation, the large vegetation surrounding the well site was permanently removed. The rehabilitation and fencing are now complete, and the remaining landscaping plans will be completed shortly.
Administrative Building Renovation: On August 6th, construction commenced at the Administrative Building of the Sam A. Finz Municipal Complex to relocate the existing kitchenette to create a new office space for Town staff. Final construction is awaiting materials and final permitting.
Paving Repairs: Paving repairs will be made around town this week on Locust Street, S. Loudoun Street, S. Berlin Shared Use Path, Oktoberfest Way, S. Church Street, and the Municipal Complex. No roadways will be closed, however, lanes will be restricted during the repair process, and crews will be in place to reroute traffic as necessary. Please use caution while driving in the area. | | Discover Lovettsville, VA |
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📌 Lovettsville Library Upcoming Events
Messy Monday
Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon
Get ready to make a mess! Join us weekly to create art, play with sensory toys, and have fun. For all ages with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.
Teen Takeover
Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Bring your friends and take over the library for a free-time hangout with a rotating series of gaming, crafts, movies, and other activities.
Drop-In Mahjong (Adults)
Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m.
Play American Mahjong in a casual setting. Basic knowledge of the game is encouraged as lessons are not provided.
Little Artists
Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon
Explore a variety of art styles and crafts. Activities are geared for different ages and abilities that encourage developmental skill building. Get creative (and maybe a little messy).
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in to work on our latest jigsaw puzzle. Have a puzzle to trade? Bring it in to swap with new friends.
Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.
Join us for a Spanish/English storytime. / Acompañaros para una hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español.
Socrates Cafe
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.
Do you enjoy asking timeless and timely questions about life and sharing your thoughts with others? Join us on our quest of understanding the world.
Permaculture Gardening for Everyone
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Local author Nicky Schauder shares how to grow your own food using permaculture principles, even in small spaces.
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