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However, in recent years, several other counties in Virginia were sued over sludge bans and lost, and their bans were struck down. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, those later rulings changed state law, making general bans like Rappahannock County’s illegal. In response to those ridings, the BOS held public hearings to discuss the creation of an ordinance that would allow but extensively monitor and regulate the use of sludge in Rappahannock. However, the discussed legislation was never passed. “There were no imminent applications at the time, and there was some hope that the General Assembly might reverse the changes to the law and allow localities to ban {sludge use],” explained McCarthy, who added that public sentiment at the later hearings strongly supported the ban. This month, with Recyc Systems notification that they intend to apply for a permit, the BOS will have to confront the question of sludge. According to McCarthy, the current ban is certain to be struck down in a court battle; and the Supervisors will have to create a method of regulating and monitoring its use that will comply with Virginia law. Local Taxes Update At their September session, the supervisors will hear a presentation from County Attorney Peter Luke on the collection of local taxes. With recent controversies concerning the real estate tax rate, the reassessment, and the Board of Equalization, the supervisors have reportedly been flooded with tax-related questions from their constituents. Luke, who is responsible for collecting delinquent county taxes,will explain the process to the supervisors and clarify the confusing process. Piedmont race is off and running The August 25 deadline for prospective candidates for the position of of Piedmont District supervisor has come and gone,
Thief From Page A1 jeopardize her case, but did say that the recovered items led her to Masters. Lt. Smith believes that some of the items stolen from the high school that are still missing may have already been sold to private citizens.
She asks that anyone who may have purchased items from Masters contact the RCSO. “This stuff was stolen from a school. Hopefully, people have a conscience.” Anyone with information concerning Graham R. Masters or items stolen from RCHS should contact the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office at (540)675-5300 or email this reporter at mtayloe@ timespapers. com
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