The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM located in the
second floor Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 133 West Main Street, Abingdon VA 24210

Click here to view the Agenda.
Click here to view the Packet.

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Consider volunteering your time and
expertise by joining one of Abingdon’s various Town boards, committees, and commissions!

These citizen-led bodies play a crucial role in shaping the direction of our Town, in accordance with the
Town Charter. If you’re passionate about serving your community and want to contribute to its growth and
development, I invite you to apply to become a member of one of these vital groups. Please note that appointments to these positions are subject to the majority of the Town Council, and your application will remain on file for one calendar year. You will be contacted when an opening on a board, committee, or commission becomes available to confirm your willingness to serve.

If you’re ready to take the next step in serving your community, please download and complete the Board and Commission application available here and submit it to Kim Kingsley, Clerk at kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov

Your involvement can make a significant difference to Abingdon’s future. We look forward to receiving
your application and welcoming you to our team of dedicated volunteers. The Town’s Boards,
Committees and Commissions are:

• Abingdon Arts Commission
• Board of Building Code Appeals
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Historic Preservation Review Board
• Planning Commission
• Tourism Advisory Board
• Economic Development Authority
• Infrastructure Advisory Committee
• Veterans Advisory Board
• Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee
• Recreation Advisory Commission
• Sustain Abingdon
• Tree Commission
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator

Questions? Contact Kim Kingsley, Clerk (276) 492-2138 or kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

The Abingdon Town Council will hold the following meetings:

January – August 2025

For information concerning an agenda, please contact:

Kim Kingsley, CMC

kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov

(276) 492-2149

The Town of Abingdon is offering volunteers the opportunity to adopt historic plots in Sinking Springs Cemetery located at 123 Russell Road NW, Abingdon, VA 24210. Once a plot is adopted, individuals or groups will undergo an adoption ceremony as well as plot management training to ensure that they are fully prepared for the task.

If you are interested in adopting a plot, please print and bring the Volunteer application and T-Shirt forms listed below or fill out in person at Abingdon Town Hall located at 113 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.

For more detailed information, click here.
For a list of available plots, click here.
For the application form, click here.
For the online T-shirt form, click here. 

To view the T-Shirt designs, click here.

For more information regarding the Adopt-A-Plot program, please contact:
Gabe Cristofari
gcristofari@abingdon-va.gov