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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Front Royal

32°F (0°C)

Mostly sunny · H 50° L 32°

Population

15,2962024

Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Capital Projects

Council reviews $7.9M centrifuge bid, staff outlines $7.96M financing plan

Council reviewed bids for a replacement dewatering system: the lowest combined bid for the centrifuge facility was about $7.06M with an alternate for a second unit, bringing the contract total to about $7.94M; staff proposed financing ~ $7.96M with a contingency and a loan term of about 25 years.

Front Royal — Nov 9, 2026

Economic development director outlines six target sectors to retain and attract jobs

Nov 9, 2026

Town to accept quitclaim for downtown lot and receive three donated trees

Nov 9, 2026

Council hears plan to reallocate funds, buy roll-off truck to support centrifuge project

Nov 9, 2026

Council debates membership, budget timing and start date in proposed joint tourism agreement with county

Nov 9, 2026

Water And Wastewater

Consultant tells Front Royal council system is healthy overall but SSES found hotspots needing repair

Nov 9, 2026

Administration

Commission delays zoning-ordinance rewrite to allow staff review, adjourns work session

Nov 4, 2026

Licensing Regulation

Commissioners briefed on cannabis ordinance changes and Nov. 19 Cannabis Control Authority webinar

Nov 4, 2026

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What stands out in Front Royal

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Front Royal with communities in Commonwealth of Virginia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2022, Front Royal was less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia on adults with a routine checkup.

7th percentile · 2022 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 9Town Council Work SessionBarker presented six sectors that passed wage, asset-fit, community-fit, and funding-alignment tests.Nov 4Planning and Zoning Work SessionMeeting adjourned after motion passed Oct 26Town CouncilAdopt zoning text amendments excluding data centers Oct 15Liaison Town Hall75% attendance requirement and two-year terms included to keep seats active.

More coverage

Planning commission reviews retaining-wall variance for Bridal Lane apartments; staff says design peaks near 8 feet

Nov 4, 2026

Council votes to enter closed session to discuss prospective business and property at 1330 Progress Drive

Oct 26, 2026

Town approves FY2027 budget amendment to carry forward unfinished purchase orders

Oct 26, 2026

Downtown business owners urge council to delay Peyton Street parking reconfiguration

Oct 26, 2026