• Town of Clifton Forge, VA town

    Welcome to Clifton Forge – “A Highlands Treasure.”

    The Town of Clifton Forge, Virginia is a Municipal Corporation and a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although the Town was chartered in 1906, its history dates back to the 1700s. The land that the Town now occupies was originally part of a 1770 land grant to a Robert Gallaspy by Lord Botetourt, the Governor of Virginia.

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  • Town of Clifton Forge Alleghany Living July 2014

    Alleghany Living 2016-17 online magazine

    “Well, it’s happening again.” Another beautiful day in the Alleghany Highlands Virginia. Browse Events, Maps, Arts, and much more.

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  • Town of Clifton Forge VA Home Again

    The Roanoker

    “You Can’t Go Home Again…Well, Maybe You Can” by Joan Vanorsdall. Photography by Chuck Almarez. The Roanoker Magazine, June 2014.

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  • Town of Clifton Forge, Va. Visit the Alleghany Highlands!

    Visit the Town of Clifton Forge, Virginia

    Visit Clifton Forge, Va. in the Alleghany Highlands and enjoy our local area attractions.

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  • Town of Clifton Forge VA Incubator

    ‘The Business Incubator and Co-Working Center’

    Located in the building next door to town hall, the Incubator offers open and shared space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, start ups, and those looking for an opportunity to network. The center offers: co-working office space, small and large meeting and conference areas, free WIFI access and WIFI accessible copy and fax machines, a small kitchen and lounge, laptops, projector and screen, high def TV with computer port and 24/7 access with security monitoring.

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  • Town of Clifton Forge Public Library

    Clifton Forge Public Library

    The mission of the Clifton Forge Public Library is to inform, educate, and entertain the public through a variety of programs, print and non-print sources and community activities.

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    Find a Local Business

    We are proud of the quality businesses in Clifton Forge. Browse our business directory and learn more about us – find a new restaurant, discover a great shop, make reservations to stay the night, enjoy a show and contact professionals when you need a job done right. We are open!

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    Relocating to Clifton Forge, Virginia?

    The Alleghany Highlands offers an extraordinary quality of life for its residents and an exceptional range of opportunities for visitors. Learn about the area Real Estate Resources and the area Schools & Colleges.

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Upcoming Events

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July 2018 Jul 2018
July 16 (Monday)
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Art Explorers Camp
Art Explorers Camp
Jul 16 – Jul 19 all-day
July 16-19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. TUITION: $120. INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA A creative morning art camp for children. This four-day class is designed to have children looking at & discussing art, telling stories with images, drawing proportional faces, & exploring materials & techniques to create art. A week
July 17 (Tuesday)
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New Summer Exhibit
New Summer Exhibit
Jul 17 – Jul 18 all-day
Anne Way Bernard and husband Steve Bernard first connected when they were students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in the early 70’s.  Since then they have exhibited widely across the state.  They live and work in a beautiful setting at the foot of Cahas Mountain in Franklin County.  The
July 18 (Wednesday)
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Art-FULL Wednesdays
Art-FULL Wednesdays
Jul 18 all-day
 
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New Summer Exhibit
New Summer Exhibit
Jul 18 – Jul 19 all-day
Anne Way Bernard and husband Steve Bernard first connected when they were students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in the early 70’s.  Since then they have exhibited widely across the state.  They live and work in a beautiful setting at the foot of Cahas Mountain in Franklin County.  The
July 19 (Thursday)
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New Summer Exhibit
New Summer Exhibit
Jul 19 – Jul 20 all-day
Anne Way Bernard and husband Steve Bernard first connected when they were students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in the early 70’s.  Since then they have exhibited widely across the state.  They live and work in a beautiful setting at the foot of Cahas Mountain in Franklin County.  The
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Summer Art Camp Session 3
Summer Art Camp Session 3
Jul 19 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
July 16th thru July 19th Summer Art Camp at the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center (AHACC) is a youth art program designed to foster an appreciation of art for students ages 8 – 12.  The Camp introduces students to a variety of materials and artistic concepts to evoke their
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Open Woodshop for Experienced Woodworkers
Open Woodshop for Experienced Woodworkers
Jul 19 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN A WOODWORKING CLASS AT THE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, WE INVITE YOU TO COME BACK AND WORK WITH OUR INSTRUCTOR ON A PROJECT OF YOUR CHOICE. PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR MATERIALS OR PROJECT. 540-862-7275. INSTRUCTOR: JOE WOOD ​ TUITION:
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Glass Open Studio
Glass Open Studio
Jul 19 @ 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Get back into glass, complete an old project or knock out a new one, in these unstructured sessions. Includes the use of equipment and technical advice in a comfortable group setting. Open to all grads of our previous glass classes, whether stained or fused glass. INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS Each session
July 2018 Jul 2018

Free smoke detectors

Fire Department, in cooperation with the Red Cross, is installing smoke detectors at no cost for those in town in need. Call 540-863-2516 to schedule an installation.

Notice – New Building Permit Procedures

NEW BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURES

As of OCTOBER 2, 2017 ALL Building Permits will be issued by Alleghany County Building Department located at 9212 Winterberry Ave, Suite A, in Low Moor.  Permit applications may be picked up at either Alleghany County or Clifton Forge Town Hall.  Zoning approval will still need to be applied for at Town Hall in Clifton Forge prior to applying for a permit at Alleghany County.   If you are unsure, please ask and you will be directed as to the proper route to follow.

Any questions can be directed to Darlene Burcham with the Town of Clifton Forge at 540.863.2500 or Beth Stull with Alleghany County at 540.863.6650.

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Building Permit Application (Alleghany County, VA)

2016 Town of Clifton Forge Town Council Goals

  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.

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Seeking Class A or B Contractors

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.

2017 Budget Presentation

2017 Budget Presentation - Adobe .pdf

Working Together, It Happens More Than You Think

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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Virginia Tech’s Save Our Towns Videos

Town of Clifton Forge VA - Virginia Tech "Save Our Towns"

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.

Town Council – Public Comments Procedure

NOTICE: In order to ensure that all persons wishing to address Council have the opportunity to do so and in a timely manner, Council respectfully requests that all attendees keep conversation with each other during the meeting to a minimum.
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The Town Reminds You of These Important Dates

January 31st - Animal Tags are due
March 1st - Business licenses are due
March 1st - Town Decals go on sale
April 15th - Town Decals are due
June 5th - Second-half real estate taxes due
July 1st - Tax Relief for Elderly or Disabled
December 5th - First-half real estate taxes due and Personal Property Taxes Due
20th day of each month - Food and Beverage Tax

Highlands Scenic Byway

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.

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