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Animal shelter upgrades, VA250 events and campground reopening requests highlighted at Smyth County meeting
Summary
Presenters reported shelter improvements and upcoming VA250 events; public commenters asked the board to oppose a redistricting amendment, queried AI health effects and urged reopening Grindstone Campground — staff said funding for a new sewer system is believed fully funded and will follow up with the campground manager.
At its March 12 meeting, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors heard community presentations on animal services and local VA250 events and received several citizen comments including a request to reopen a closed campground.
Smyth County Animal Rescue Director Susie Fields said the shelter has adopted policies to vaccinate, sterilize and microchip all adoptable animals prior to placement and used a grant to add a backup generator and a dog play area at the shelter on Fox Valley Road. Fields said additional…
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