Town Council talks boundary adjustment in closed session

Washington Town Council last Wednesday met for a special meeting, held almost entirely in closed session, to discuss how to respond to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors letter that sought additional details on the town's request that both bodies enter into an agreement to expand its corporate limit to accommodate further development of Rush River Commons.

Board of Supervisors' letter outlined a list of questions for town officials as they relate to Rush River Commons property owner Chuck Akre’s efforts to adjust the town’s boundary so his property, which currently straddles the line between Washington and the county, can be brought entirely under the town’s jurisdiction to help with his mixeduse development proposal.

Town Council’s discussion on the boundary line adjustment was held entirely in closed session at the recommendation of Town Attorney Martin Crim, but the body in open session approved an effort to seek funding for a pathway in Washington that will lead to the newly constructed Post Office. Soon after, Mayor Fred Catlin on Sunday replied to town officials with a letter.