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Community Information about Warrenton, VA
...the quaint little town located just 45 miles southwest of Washington, DC
...the quaint little town located just 45 miles southwest of Washington, DC
The town of Warrenton, a "Virginia Main Street" community, is the largest incorporated town in Fauquier County, and serves as the County seat. In fact, with a population of close to 6,000, Warrenton is one of the largest towns in Virginia. The real estate tax rate in town is $1.06 per $100 and the personal property tax is $4.65 per $100.
Warrenton operates under the council-manager form of government. Warrenton is governed by a mayor and a seven-member town council, five of whom are elected from the town's five wards and two of whom are elected as council members-at-large. The council meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
A Town Manager, who reports to the mayor and council, oversees daily operations. The excellence of the town's government has been recognized with state and national awards for fiscal management, economic development, neighborhood improvement, historic preservation, law enforcement, beautification and conservation.
Warrenton is a thriving, full service town which is home to 6,000 residents and nearly 700 businesses within it's 4.29 square miles.
With several well-maintained parks including the new rail-trail in Old Town, a wide variety of shopping and dining facilities, diverse housing choices and delightful family-oriented events in a Currier & Ives setting, Warrenton offers unique opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors.
Aside from the everyday attraction of Warrenton's historic Old Town district, there are numerous festivals throughout the year. These include the Spring Festival (the third Saturday in May), Antique Car Show, 4th of July Children's Parade, the historic Warrenton Horse Show in late August and the town's annual Christmas parade and holiday festivities that last until First Night Warrenton on New Year's Eve (Warrenton's "Christmas in Old Town" was named a top twenty event in the south by the Southeast Tourism Society). All summer long, music lovers can take advantage of the Bluemont concerts on the lawn of the Fauquier Courthouse in town.
WARRENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT (540) 347-0522
NEW BALTIMORE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SQUAD (540) 349-9004
VINT HILL FARMS STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT (540) 349-5000
WARRENTON VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD (540) 347-4873
WARRENTON TRAINING CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT (540) 347-8189
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (540) 347-6995
FAUQUIER COUNTY SHERIFF
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (540) 347-6850
WARRENTON POLICE
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (540) 347-1100
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE
Emergency: 800-572-2260
Non-Emergency: (540) 347-6425
CIRCUIT COURT (540) 347-8610
Fauquier County Court House, 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton
Fauquier County, Rappahannock County and Loudoun County make up the 20th Judicial Circuit in Virginia. This court deals with all felony cases and all appeals from lower courts. Cases range from murder to divorce. The Circuit Court Clerk's office on the ground floor of the Court House keeps court records, records deeds and handles requests for marriage licenses and passport applications.
GENERAL DISTRICT COURT (540) 347-8627
First floor of Old Court House, 6 Court Street, Warrenton
This court deals with all minor criminal cases, traffic cases and civil suits with amounts totaling less than $7,000. Some offenses dealt with here include driving under the influence, shoplifting, possession of marijuana, and drunk in public charges.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT (540) 347-8623
14 Main Street, Warrenton
This court deals with cases involving minors not being tried as adults. It also handles custody cases and domestic problems of all kinds, as well as cases where an adult is accused of child abuse or neglect.
THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (540) 347-8714
Located on the fourth floor of the Court House at 40 Culpeper Street, this office also provides victim-witness services.
THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE (703) 771-2507
For the 20th Judicial Circuit is located in Leesburg.
THE PIEDMONT DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER (540) 347-6650
49 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton
Services Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court and private citizens with a variety of mediation and restorative justice services. Programs include peer mediation programs in all of Fauquier schools. Alternative to litigation and court-ordered mediation services.
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DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CHARITY
WExchange Community Donation Center and Thrift Store, started by White Elephant stores, will accept donations for various community non-profit organizations. Participating groups include Lifeline Pregnancy Care, Upperville Fire Department, Fauquier Family Shelter, Hospice of Fauquier and Hospice of the Rapidan. Donated items will be divided among the participating organizations. Donated items can be left 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday at the White Elephant store in Warrenton. Mattresses, appliances, exercise equipment, computers, sleep sofas, textbooks and more.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 349-8600.
Free Immunizations for Children ~ 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
Health Department Building, 330 Hospital Drive, Warrenton ~ 5:30 p.m.
Vaccinations offered include those for hepatitis B, polio, mumps, German measles, whooping cough, diptheria, tetanus, Haemophilis influenza type B and chicken pox. The Warrenton Rotary Club and the Fauquier Free Clinic sponsor the vaccinations. The clinics will continue through the end of this year.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 347-0394
HELP FOR FAUQUIER HOMEOWNERS WHO LACK INDOOR PLUMBING
Fauquier homeowners who lack indoor plumbing can get help through the Virginia Department of Housing. To address the statewide problem, the department established the Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Loan Program. Inadequate sanitary facilities and spoiled water represent a severe public health threat to the community. The 1990 census identified more than 400 homes that lacked indoor plumbing. Program funds may be used to repair or install wells, drainfields, bathrooms and kitchens. Fauquier Housing Corporation, which administers the program locally, has begun accepting applications. Applicants will be served based on need, eligibility and date of application.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 341-2805.
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The Circuit Rider, Warrenton's public shuttle bus contracted through Loudoun Transit, stops at 18 convenient locations in Warrenton, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
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Also available through Virginia/Regional Transit, a $1.00 shuttle bus will pick up passengers from anywhere in the County Monday to Friday and take them where they need to go in Fauquier. Reservations required for this bus.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 341-3464.
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY CHILD CARE
(540) 347-6970
Operates a fully supervised child care program for children of school age. During the school year, the program is run at all elementary schools from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. On snow days, the program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost for the full time program is $205.00 a month. A parent may buy a punch card for $60.00 which covers 20 hours. For the summer, the FCC operates the regular 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for $100.00 a week, and a camp-only program from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $55.00 a week. During the school year, the children have group time, snack time, gym or outside time and time to do their homework.
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FAUQUIER CO., INC.
(540) 349-8890
Will care for children after school until 9:00 p.m. Children (ages 6 - 18) board buses at their schools and head for the Club, held at Taylor Middle School in Warrenton (2:30 - 8 p.m. weekdays during school year; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays from July 5 - August 15). A safe place for youths to socialize, study and participate in many activities, including tutoring, athletics, video game room, arts and crafts, board games and a dance once a month. (NOTE: A Southern Fauquier site is set to open in September at Cedar Lee Middle School, thanks to a $40,000.00 grant from the Boys & Girls Club of America.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(540) 347-4414
Keeps a list of day care providers and can direct you to other resources to explore for child care options.
Main Library (540) 347-8750
11 Winchester Street, Warrenton
Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thur-Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday (Sept. - May) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
In addition to more that 130,000 books, the library offers Internet access, numerous childrens programs, adult lecture series, books on tape, videos, large print books, English as a Second Language materials, history and genealogy resources, a government information center, reference support and Internet dial-up catalog search and reservations (dial (540) 341-3652 from any modem-equipped personal computer). To obtain a free library card, provide identification and complete an application at the library. Children under 16 need the signature of a parent or guardian.
Comprehensive information about Warrenton is available at a user-friendly kiosk housed at the Fauquier County Library on Courthouse Square.
Bealeton Branch (540) 439-9728
Bealeton Village Shopping Center, Bealeton, VA
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Noon - 8 p.m.; Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday (September - May) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
John Marshall Branch (540) 364-4910
Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Noon - 8 p.m.; Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Warrenton ~ (540) 347-3123
53 Main Street, Warrenton
Lobby Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Register: 32 Waterloo Street
CENTER DISTRICT
Warrenton Precinct
Warren Green Building, Hotel Street, Warrenton
Baldwin Ridge Precinct
Moose Lodge, Route 605 West, Warrenton
FAUQUIER HOSPITAL
(540) 347-2550
500 Hospital Drive
Warrenton, VA
FAUQUIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(540) 347-6400
Provides personal health and environmental services, including immunizations.
FAUQUIER FAMLY GUIDANCE SERVICE
340 Hospital Drive, Warrenton
(540) 347-7620
Staff of 14 mental health care professionals, including two board-certified psychiatrists (one specializing in adults, one treats children). No matter what age or economic level, help is available. Individual or family counseling, couple counseling, group therapy, substance abuse,aging services, psychological testing. Help is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, INC. HEAD START
(540) 347-7003 (Patty Longo)
A Child Development Program for low income families. Serving 119 children with 5 centers and 7 classrooms all over the county.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 72
(540) 788-4393
War veterans organization supporting the veteran, spouses and children.
BRIDGES
(540) 347-1920
A day program for mentally and physically disabled adults.
CADRE
(540) 341-7950, ext. 18
Commonwealth Alliance for Drug Rehabilitation and Education. An organization dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol use by young people. Recipients of the local law enforcement and citizen awards presented May 24, 2000 at the Warren Green Building.
FAUQUIER CITIZENS FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, INC.
(540) 347-3338
Assisting the handicapped both mentally and physically through partial financing of camp experiences, special equipment and public awareness.
FAUQUIER CO. CUB SCOUTS & BOY SCOUTS
(540) 347-4716
For boys 6-18 or in grade one and up. Learn about God, country and nature, camping and hiking.
FAUQUIER CO. GIRL SCOUTS
(540) 347-1211 (Becky Crouch)
65 troops that involve 602 girls and 200 adults.
FAUQUIER COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
(540) 349-1589
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, INC.
(540) 347-0062
Provides rental assistance for low income families. Also addresses health and safety hazards in homes through its Emergency Home Repair Program.
FAUQUIER FAMILY SHELTER
(540) 341-0900
Provides emergency and transitional housing for those in need.
FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC
(540) 347-0394
Medical and dental clinic staffed by physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals who volunteer their time to meet community health needs.
FAUQUIER SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA)
(540) 788-9000
Private, non-profit organization that maintains county animal shelter near Casanova. Lost and found pets as well as adoption of unclaimed animals.
FISH
(540) 347-FISH
Food for needy families is gathered and dispersed through this volunteer effort.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
(540) 341-4952 or e-mail: fhth@citizen.infi.net
Volunteers assisting their neighbors with the construction of affordable homes.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BADLY!
FAUQUIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides personal health and environmental services, including immunizations.
PIEDMONT ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL
(540) 347-7620
Meets third Tuesday of every month. Call Martha Skinker for more information.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY:
(540) 349-8142
251 W. Lee Highway, Suite 724A, Warrenton
SERVICES TO ABUSED FAMIIES
24-hour HOTLINE (540) 825-8876
For victims of domestic violence. Other services include temporary housing, referrals to legal, employment and financial organizations and emotional support.
WORKPLACE
Fauquier's new non-profit career resource center at 205 Keith Street in Warrenton. The center, which opened in April 2000, aims to help job seekers and small business owners in the county by providing a full line of job and career services, including job listings, internet access, computers with resume-building software, typewriters, fax and copy machines, telephone use, instructional videos on interviewing for employment. In addition, the WORKPLACE provides conference rooms available free to small-business owners for meetings or employee training workships. Several other organizations also provide services at the WORKPLACE, including the Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County, the departments of Social & Rehabilitative Services, Lord Fairfax Community College and VEC. All services are free to users.
SHADOW LAWN SENIOR CENTER
(540) 347-7729
Day program for senior citizens in the county. Activities including trips and concerts, as well as meals, are provided.
THE SALVATION ARMY
(540) 341-8385 ~ 26 S. Third Street, Warrenton
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
(540) 825-5672
Piedmont Area Chapter meets first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Culpeper.
Farm Bureau
(540) 347-3172
324 Waterloo Street, Warrenton
While the Farm Bureau lobbies for legislation on behalf of its members, the organization also specializes in providing insurance and other business related services such as marketing advice.
Farm Service Agency
(540) 347-4402
98 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture office provides technical information and assistance with federal crop and land management programs.
Fauquier County Agricultural Development Office
24 Pelham Street, Warrenton
(540) 341-7950, Ext. 23
The County Board of Supervisors in May of 2000 hired Peter Mitchell as its agriculture development specialist. Mr. Mitchell has the perspective of a farmer as well as experience with alternative agriculture, having previously managed an Angus cattle farm near Middleburg and a large llama operation near Leesburg. As well as trying to increase the dollars going to the farmer to make farming a more profitable venture, his responsibilities will be publication of the annual Fauquier County Farm Product Directory which allows farmers and consumers to make connections. (To include a listing in the 2000 Directory call Mr. Mitchell at 341-7950, ext. 23.)
Fauquier County Cooperative Extension Service
24 Pelham Street, Warrenton ~ (540) 341-7950
The office provides a wide range of advice and research on livestock, pasture, financial planning, crops, pest control, nutrition and other topics.
John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District
98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31, Warrenton ~ (540) 347-3120
The district staff provides information and technical assistance on erosion and sediment control. It rents equipment for no-till planting, chipping brush and mulching. It conducts tours and workshops, sells topographic maps, loans videos, sells tree seedlings and provides free seed mix for wildlife habitat.
Vint Hill Economic Development Authority
P. O. Box 861617, Warrenton, VA 20187
www.vinthill.com
Created in 1996 by Governor George Allen, the Vint Hill EDA is responsible for guiding the redevelopment of a former Army communications base near New Baltimore. Headed by a seven member board of commissioners and managed by a six member staff, the EDA has identified two key goals for Vint Hill: job creation and tax revenue generation. The Vint Hill reuse plan envisions an innovative technology park, a public golf course, research and development, complementary office, service and retail, housing and community service uses.
Warrenton Economic Development Office
18 Court Street, Warrenton ~ (540) 347-6574
www.ci.warrenton.va.us
The town department helps new and existing businesses. Warrenton also has a small industrial/office park along the Route 29 bypass at the eastern edge of town.
Small Business Development Center
Lord Fairfax Comunity College, Fauquier Campus, Warrenton, VA
Funded with federal, state and local money, the office will provide existing and new companies with an array of free consulting services. Based at the Fauquier campus of LFCC, the Warrenton center will help companies prepare business and financial plans, marketing strategies, loan applications, technology plans and site location analysis. The staff also will provide one-on-one business counseling, sponsor seminars and a mentoring program. Besides Fauquier, the center will serve Prince William and Rappahannock counties. The center will open July 5, 2000 and will initially be open one day a week, Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. (by appointment only) until a full-time coordinator is hired.
FOR MORE INFO: Call Don Del Rosso at (540) 347-5522, Ext. 29 or E-mail: ddelross@citizenet.com.
Fauquier Bar Association
40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton ~ (540) 347-8684
The 75 member lawyer's organization conducts continuing education seminars, promotes court-appointed and pro bono work by members, monitors and comments on proposed state legislation, considers endorsements for local judgeship candidates, does community service, presents the annual Administration of Justice Award and operates the Fauquier County Law Library, which is open to the public. The bar meets monthly and publishes a newsletter.
Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce
183-A Keith Street, Warrenton ~ (540) 347-4414
www.fauqierchamber.org
The 320 member organization seeks to promote business and enhance the community quality of life. Administers tourism program in cooperation with local government, conducts educational seminars and forums on public issues, publishes a newsletter and various directories. The 20 member board meets monthly, frequent membership meetings and activities.
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Meets second Tuesdays, Fauquier Springs Country Club
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 347-7142
Marshall Business and Residents Association
P. O. Box 533, Marshall ~ (540) 364-4179
The group works to enhance business in and around Marshall, to inform citizens and encourage participation in the community and to study issues related to growth in the service district.
Southern Fauquier Business Owners Association
(540) 439-8986
The organization conducts forums on issues and works to promote business. It meets monthly, publishes a newsletter and hosts special events.
The Partnership for Warrenton Foundation
32 Ashby Street, Warrenton ~ (540) 349-8696
Visit the Partnership for Warrenton Website
Part of National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street Program, the organization seeks to promote the vitality of the Old Town with four distinct areas of concentration: economic restructuring, design/architecture, promotion and organization. Meets at 5 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Any donation makes one a member.
The Plains Business and Professional Association
P. O. Box 361, The Plains ~ (540) 253-7441
The 41 member organization focuses on business promotion and community service.