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145Rockwool: Three Truths And A Lie About The Economic Development Game

Rockwool: Three Truths And A Lie About The Economic Development Game

Sep 18, 2018

Here’s the full article from Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidlevine/2018/09/17/toxic-rockwool-three-truths-and-a-lie-about-the-economic-development-game/#33d417f83b9a

146Jefferson County Development Authority’s Meeting today (9/18/18) at 3:00 pm

Jefferson County Development Authority’s Meeting today (9/18/18) at 3:00 pm

Sep 18, 2018

Today is the Jefferson County Development Authority’s (JCDA) third and FINAL reading of the water bond for Rockwool at 3pm. Please attend the JCDA meeting at 3pm at the Public Services Building on 1948 Wiltshire Rd. We need another massive turn out. They likely won’t […]

147Loudoun Legislators Push for Answers on Rockwool Plant

Loudoun Legislators Push for Answers on Rockwool Plant

Sep 6, 2018

“Loudoun’s local and federal lawmakers are asking government agencies to take a closer look at plans for a 460,000-square-foot insulation manufacturing plant on 130 acres in Jefferson County, WV, less than nine miles from the Loudoun border.” West Virginia Factory Plan Sparks Loudoun Concerns

148The Town of Round Hill Opens Sleeter Lake Park 

The Town of Round Hill Opens Sleeter Lake Park 

Aug 29, 2018

In conjunction with the Town of Round Hill, FBRM is planning a tree planting project at Sleeter Lake Park. Save the date to see the plan and the kickoff at our annual meeting November 15 at Bluemont Winery.  

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Concerns About Rockwool Grows Beyond Jefferson County

Aug 29, 2018

Concern About Rockwool Grows Beyond Jefferson County

1502018 College Scholarship Awarded

2018 College Scholarship Awarded

Jun 11, 2018

Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains is pleased to announce the awarding of the “Jane Pratt Blue Ridge Mountains Education Award” to a Zach Konicke, a graduating senior from Loudoun Valley High School who will be attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the Fall.  Zach […]

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Envision Loudoun Public Input Meetings on May 14 & 24

May 14, 2018

The third round of public input is scheduled with meetings between May 14 and May 24, 2018. The entire draft General Plan and Countywide Transportation will be available for review and comment. The format has exhibits and opportunity for the public input. The first meeting […]

152Check out this video from our President, Carole Napolitano

Check out this video from our President, Carole Napolitano

Apr 30, 2018

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