Community News
Closures
The Town offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 2009 and January 1, 2010.
Assault Case Info
Community Meeting January 5th @ 7 pm at Library
December 23-10:00 am
December 23-9:00 am
Suspect Confesses to Kilmarnock Assaults. See the Rappahannock Record
Press Release from Mayor Smith-Dec. 22 4:45 pm
PRAISES POLICE AS ‘TRUE PROFESSIONALS’
Update from the Baltimore Sun- Dec. 22 4:40 PM
Suspect Arrested-Dec. 22, ‘09 2:30 pm
Baltimore police arrested a suspect in a weekend attack who has been linked to the recent sexual assaults here in Kilmarnock. The Baltimore Sun announced that Donald Vaughan of Kilmarnock has been arrested in conjunction with a rape on Saturday, December 19th in Baltimore. The Rappahannock Record has provided further coverage as well.
Vaughan remains the prime suspect in the two local cases according to Chief Michael Bedell. “Significant police work has been underway to identify and link these crimes.” The Chief praised the work of law enforcement throughout the area stating “I want to thank the men and women of the Town of Kilmarnock Police Department as well as Lancaster County Sheriff Ronnie Crockett’s team for their effective police work as we bring this to a successful outcome. We have been assisted by every local jurisdiction and several State agencies and we appreciate their help.”
Citizens should however remain proactive with regards to personal safety. “Even though this case is moving forward, you should take a practical and prudent approach given today’s world” said Chief Bedell.
The Town of Kilmarnock will be hosting a community information session in early January to enable citizens to ask questions and comment on this case as well as personal security and crime prevention, in general. It will be an evening session with date, time and location to be released soon. Continue to check the website for updates.
Holiday Photos
More photo fun around Town from Killie Scotsman. Check us out!
Smoking Ban
December 1st marks the implementation of a Commonwealth-wide smoking ban in most restaurants, bars, lounges, bowling alleys, skating rinks, convenience stores, gas stations and similar facilities that prepare and serve food. Private clubs such as the Moose and other fraternal organizations are exempt; non-club organizations such as rescue squads and fire departments are not. This law is enforceable by any law enforcement officer who may issue a summons for violations. The penalty is a $25 fine. Please refer any comments or concerns regarding Kilmarnock locations to Tom Saunders, Town Manager at 804-435-1552.
VCDBG Award
Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced over $14 million in federal funding for 22 community development projects through the Virginia Community Development Block Grant (VCDBG) program. The grants, which will fund a variety of projects – from housing revitalization to water and sewer infrastructure, to broadband and economic and downtown revitalization – are expected to benefit 3,790 Virginians.
Kilmarnock will be the recipient of a $1.4 million grant funding a project along Mary Ball Road. Coming Soon . . .Find out more about the Mary Ball Road Neighborhood Improvement Project under the Community tab.
