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What’s planned for Purcellville
October 25, 2009
The accompanying map (click to view as a scalable PDF) shows the planned commercial development along and adjacent to the proposed Southern Collector Road.
The overview map on the left shows the eastern gateway of Purcellville. The map to the right is a detail view of the Business Route 7/Route 287 Intersection, (Main Street… »
Crooked Run Orchard establishes legal defense fund
October 24, 2009
Crooked Run Orchard owners Sam and Uta Brown have established a legal defense fund in anticipation of legal action against the town of Purcellville, according to a press release dated October 22.
The annexation of the Brown’s land, a step toward condemnation and construction of the “Southern Collector Road,” is expected on January 1,… »
New Loudoun EduPlex… Too Expensive, Too Big, and Too Remote…
April 24, 2009
As a mother, teacher, and 12-yr Loudoun County taxpayer, I am appalled that Loudoun officials, namely the Loudoun County Public School Board, have recently contracted to purchase a 170-acre site in the agricultural district of Wheatland (between Lovettsville and Purcellville) for a future 4,000+ student elementary school, middle school, and high school complex…. »
Farewell To the Leader
April 24, 2009
By Al Van Huyck
It was with great sadness that I heard the news that The Blue Ridge Leader was shutting down publication, another victim of the recession and declining ad revenues. The paper has always held a special place for me. I wrote 60 “View from the Ridge” columns in the 1990’s and… »
The Taco Bell Echo
April 24, 2009
Guest Opinion
By George Dahlman, Purcellville
The Town Council meeting to approve the Purcellville Taco Bell drive-thru was distinguished less by debate on the fast food restaurant than by huffy indignation in defense of former mayor Bill Druhan; who had characterized Taco Bell opponents as “not-in-my-backyard” (NIMBY) elitists with the gall to question the integrity… »
Power Lines Face Set Backs
The march of high voltage transmission lines across the Loudoun landscape stumbled twice this week. On Wednesday, officials from Allegheny Energy and Electric Power announced new build-out projections for the PATH line they want to run through Loudoun County on its way from West Virginia into Maryland. The company initially expected to put their 765kv… »
Bring on the Chicken
April 10, 2009
In response to Mr. Corns letter about Taco Bell, I don’t know how long he has live here and don’t really care. I was born in 195l and raised in Purcellville, since birth so I can call my self one of the oldies. I do not really care that much for Taco Bell… »
PATH Gets More Heat
April 10, 2009
This week Allegheny Power met more resistance to the high voltage line they want to build through northern Loudoun County.
The River’s Edge Homeowner’s Association asked the Board of Supervisors to honor the easement the county holds on the River’s Edge property north of Lovettsville. Allegheny has asked the board to abandon the easement.
The… »
Step Aside
April 10, 2009
Bill-
I would address you as Mr. Mayor, but frankly you don’t deserve the respect after your editorial submission. Reading your article calling your former constituents and Mr. Corn, and now fellow citizens, “self-important, self-centered, selfabsorbed, elitist NIMBY and his likeminded neighbors” is reprehensible at best. As those who taught me growing up, it… »
Why There? Why Now?
Guest Opinion
Adapted from a letter by Richard Corns
April 10, 2009
First let me say that I know I should be flattered by a former mayor calling me an “elite”, but I do wish Mr. Druhan would remind me of when we had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know one another.
Since my recent letter to… »
Taco Bell Rings Wrong
March 27, 2009
I am very confused.
Over the years I have lived in Williamsburg, Quantico, and Arlington. [And, since it seems to be a needed qualification to comment on this topic, I am an Eagle Scout.] When looking for a change, we researched Loudoun County. Leesburg had such beautiful historic appeal but eventually we chose to… »
Springdale Owners File Suit
March 27, 2009
The unanimous decision by the Board of Supervisors rejecting the special exception for a Montessori school at Springdale near the Village of Lincoln apparently didn’t settle the matter.
Benny and Jane Nordahl, owners of the Springdale property, are suing the county, contending that the board was swayed by pressure from neighbors.
A group of neighbors… »
Time for Openness Is Now
March 13, 2009
A few days ago, I mentioned to a friend and neighbor who is a long time resident of Purcellville, that I was thinking about attending the March 10 Town Council meeting, because I had concerns about the proposed tax rate and the “Taco Bell” drive through issue.
His angry reply really surprised me with… »
Ask Not For Whom the (Taco) Bell Tolls
March 13, 2009
Guest Opinion by George Dahlman
In Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey returns to his beloved Bedford Falls and discovers it has been renamed Potterville as a result of the inordinate influence of a powerful business leader who has compromised the integrity of the town and its quality of life… »