Staunton McIntosh Village housing development tabled amid resident concerns & metro price surges [developing]
Key Questions
What is the status of the McIntosh Village housing development in Staunton?
The planning commission tabled the rezoning for approximately 267 homes until April due to resident concerns over traffic, schools, and utilities following pushback on March 19.
How is the regional housing market performing?
The market shows resilience with a 70% drop in days on market, steady prices, and homes selling in under 50 days.
What is the update on Northrop Grumman's DEQ permit in Waynesboro?
Northrop Grumman updated its environmental permit application for an 87-acre facility expected to create 330 jobs, with emissions caps. Public comments are due by April 13.
What job opportunities are available in Augusta County?
Multiple openings exist in healthcare, food service, executive/management ($70K–$185K+), and manufacturing from employers like Hershey, Shamrock, ComSonics, Amazon, and Elior ($18/hr). Augusta Health is also hiring.
Details on Waynesboro JobFest26?
JobFest26 is scheduled for April 8 with 25+ employers amid Virginia's 4.4% unemployment rate, organized by LifeWorks Project.
What housing legislation is Gov. Spanberger supporting?
Gov. Spanberger supports bills including HB593 to expand eviction reduction flyers statewide starting July 1, providing tenant information.
What opposition is there to data centers and power lines?
Local leaders oppose high-voltage transmission lines for data center grid strain; models of opposition are noted alongside legislative discussions.
What rezoning hearing is upcoming in Augusta County?
A public hearing on Fishersville rezoning is scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 22.
Planning tabled ~267-home rezoning to Apr after 3/19 pushback (traffic/schools/utilities). Regional resilience w/ 70% drop days on mkt, steady prices, <50-day sales; Northrop Grumman DEQ permit update (87ac Waynesboro, 330 jobs, emissions caps, comments Apr13); Augusta Health jobs; Staunton Visulite owner Nick Walker; FR-WC EDA sales; Augusta mfg/exec/food jobs (Hershey/Shamrock/ComSonics/Amazon/Elior $18hr); Waynesboro JobFest26 Apr8 (25+ employers) amid 4.4% VA unemployment; food resiliency summit; Gov Spanberger housing bills/VA eviction info July1 incl HB593 flyer expansion; Nuckols move/Stanley tax cut; data centers grid strain + transmission opposition models; Augusta Fishersville rezoning hearing Apr22 BOS. Actions: impacts, Apr outcome.