The Town of Abingdon, Virginia

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Below is the Notice of Meeting and Agenda for the Monday, July 28, 2025, Planning Commission meeting:

Notice of Three or More for Abingdon Town Council:

Below is the Agenda for the Thursday, July 24, 2025, Town Council Meeting:

Below is the Agenda for the Monday, July 21, 2025, Tree Commission Meeting:

The Town of Abingdon is currently looking to fill two vacancies on Town Boards/Commissions. Interested parties should complete an application at the link below, and return it to Kim Kingsley, kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov

Recreation Advisory Commission:The Commission serves as a liaison between the Community, the Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation and makes recommendations on matters relating to recreational needs.

Veterans Advisory Board: The Town will consider candidates who can assist with the development of programs and events to honor and recognize the service of area Veterans. Preference will be given to Town residents.

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Below is the Draft Agenda for the Veterans Advisory Board meeting on July 17, 2025:

Below is the Notice of Meeting for Abingdon Town Council for the remainder of the year, as well as a Notice of Meeting for a Town Hall Meeting on July 24, 2025:

Below is the Notice of Meeting and Agenda for the Thursday, July 10, 2025, Economic Development Authority meeting:

Below is the Agenda for the Thursday, July 10, 2025, Infrastructure Advisory Committee meeting:

Below is the Draft Agenda for the Town Council Meeting today, July 7, 2025:

Town Administrative Offices are closed today, Friday, July 4, 2025. As we reflect on the freedoms we cherish, we wish you a joyful and safe Independence Day filled with family, fireworks, and pride in the red, white, and blue!

Fireworks can be fun for us—but frightening for our furry friends. Here are a few tips to help keep your pets calm and safe during the Fourth of July celebrations:

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Oakland Street, at the intersection of Cook Street, will be closed until approximately 2:00pm today, July 2, for the Washington County Service Authority to repair a water line break. Local residents will be able to access their property from Lowery Drive. Please use caution in the area and follow any posted signage or flaggers.

The Historic Preservation Review Board will hold a workshop and meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Here is the Notice of Meeting and Agenda for both:

Please note the schedule change for Solid Waste collection on Friday, July 4, 2025. We appreciate your cooperation and wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Town Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable 4th of July Celebration at the Farmer's Market Pavilion on Remsburg Drive, filled with fun, food, music, foam pit, and more! End the evening with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up the sky! We’re excited to announce that this year’s fireworks will be launched from a new, elevated location - Veterans Park! The higher ground means better visibility, brighter views, and an even more spectacular show for everyone to enjoy!

Tree Commission: The Abingdon Tree Commission is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy. If you are interested, please complete the Board and Committee application (link below) and submit by August 8, 2025, to Kim Kingsley, kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov. https://www.abingdon-va.gov/page/forms-and-permit-applicationson