INSPECTION OF ABANDONED RR COMPLEX FOR THE TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE

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Fire Department, in cooperation with the Red Cross, is installing smoke detectors at no cost for those in town in need. Call 863-2516 to schedule an installation.

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1. Work to make better communication a top priority using a variety of methods. Continue Council-Approved Council Corner Articles, Public Hearings, Press Releases
2. Promote and implement Tax Exemption Program developed by Clifton Forge, Covington, Alleghany County and Iron Gate.

2/25/2015 8:37:00 AM

Few In C.F. Protected Under New Sewer Lateral Ordinance

CLIFTON FORGE — Out of 1,500 active utility accounts, only 20 are protected under a new sewer lateral ordinance that was adopted last year by Clifton Forge Town Council.

In April 2014, after more than six months of discussing various options to address the cost and responsibility for sewer laterals between an individual’s property line and the main sewer line, Clifton Forge Town Council adopted an ordinance making the town responsible for the maintenance and repair of this section of sewer pipe once the owner installed a town-approved cleanout on his sewer lateral.

The town would inspect cleanouts at no cost and install a cleanout where needed for the cost of materials ($60). The owner could also use a contractor to install.

A $3 per month sewer lateral fee was adopted, effective July 1, 2014, to offset the costs of repairs incurred by the town for faulty lines in the future.

After almost eight months, very few citizens have taken advantage of the free cleanout inspection (8) and only 12 owners have had cleanout installed, or are waiting for installation, by the town for the $60 fee.

Until a cleanout is installed and/or inspected, the owner remains responsible for any repairs to the often times troubled section of their sewer lateral, Clifton Forge officials remind residents.

While Public Works installs cleanouts when requested, and as time is available, residents are encouraged to consider paying the $60 material fee at their earliest convenience to avoid costly repairs to their sewer line between their property line and the main line in the future.

For Immediate Release

Working Together, It Happens More Than You Think

By Mayor Tom Sibold, Vice Mayor Gayle Hillert

As elected officials, we hear requests for many things from residents of our communities.  Some are easy to achieve and some more difficult.  In the Alleghany Highlands, to survive and thrive, it is best to work together as one entity using the strengths and contributions of Covington, Iron Gate Alleghany County and Clifton Forge.  In the most recent election, we heard that sentiment expressed many times.

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2017 Budget Presentation - Adobe .pdf

The Alleghany Highlands of Virginia is an outdoor lover’s dream come true.

Town of Clifton Forge is seeking Class A or B contractors to participate in the Lower Roxbury revitalization project through DHCD.  Pre-qualification applications are available in the Community Development Office at Clifton Forge Town Hall.

Virginia Tech's Save Our Towns monthly Internet video series

Watch the Season 2 Premiere about Clifton Forge!  Aysha Alsane, student in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies talks about the projects here!

Presented by Virginia Tech, Save Our Towns offers a direct line to leaders throughout Appalachia – as well as the state – who share your vision for building a town for the future.

For Immediate Release – July 11 2016

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To improve road safety in town, new four way stop signs have been erected at the intersection of Howard Street and McCormick Boulevard.
There is a site distance problem at this intersection. When approaching this intersection on Howard Street from Commercial Avenue, traffic currently stops at the stop sign on Howard, the driver is unable to see oncoming traffic on McCormick.
To correct the issue the options were to make the even side of McCormick no parking for 60 additional feet (removing 3 parking spaces) or install stop signs on McCormick. This would result in a 4 way stop intersection.
The removal of parking spaces was not considered a viable option. For the first two weeks after the 4 way stop signs are installed, there will be signs installed on McCormick indicating a new traffic pattern exists
ahead.
The Town requests your cooperation and patience in observing these new signs.
If anyone has concerns or questions regarding the work, please contact Public Works at (540) 863-2517.

The scenic drive is a must-see experience for all visiting Virginia's Western Highlands and makes the outdoors and nature accessible even to those who would rather not hike into a wilderness area.