Town Council Member Christie Monahan

11/11/2026

Less than 1% of Americans currently wear the uniform, and only about 6% of our population has ever served. 🇺🇸
It takes a rare kind of courage to raise your right hand and put your country before yourself. Today, we pause to honor that uncommon dedication.
To the veterans in our families, and across our community: your willingness to step up when so few do, does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Happy Veterans Day. 🫡

11/07/2026

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🇺🇸 FFA Veterans Day Breakfast – You're Invited! 🇺🇸

Our FFA members have been busy preparing for our Annual Veterans Day Breakfast!

If you’re a veteran to this great nation, don’t forget for you and a plus one to come out for good food, fellowship, and company.

We are so proud of our students who have volunteered their time to help make this special event possible!

❤️🤍💙 Join us tomorrow from 9:00–11:00 a.m. as we honor and celebrate the veterans in our community!

A huge thank-you to our FFA members for their hard work and willingness to serve others. We are excited to celebrate those who have served our country and show them just how much they are appreciated!

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

Shout out to one of our 7th grade girls who put together this flyer for our event! Way to go!

11/04/2026

I spent most of the day at the polls today. Before the results come in, I would like to express while not up for reelection "why" I enjoy working the polls every year and standing with those I personally support.
We affectionately call this space near the RAM at the H.S. the gauntlet.
This is where you encounter all those running for office. While citizens encounter this area for moments, we are there all day.

This is “what” you don’t see:
Comradery among all candidates no matter your side. Sharing of food, offering drinks, picking up coffee and sharing sunblock (it was warm today). Discussing your differences politely and the sharing of ideas and where you agree.
In the end, everyone ran the race, took their time to serve Strasburg and that deserves respect.
Thank you for the conversations from all candidates. Thank you, citizens, for showing up in amazing numbers to cast your vote. No matter what the outcome this made for a great day in Strasburg!

11/02/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

The Town is accepting applications for vacancies on the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board (ARB).

• 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Help guide growth and development through recommendations on land use, zoning, and long-range planning. Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.

• 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱: Help preserve Strasburg’s historic character by reviewing proposed exterior changes, new construction, and demolition within the historic district. The board meets on the third Thursday of each month. Applicants must be Town residents with an interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation.

Both appointments for PC and ARB fill positions ending December 31, 2026. The new term for selected appointments will begin January 1, 2027 and end December 31, 2030 with the opportunity for reappointment by Town Council.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Submit a signed application, along with a résumé if you have related experience, to [email protected] or deliver it to Town Hall, 174 East King Street, Strasburg, VA 22657.

*Edited with additional information on the term length.

08/10/2026

03/21/2026

Traffic will progressively worsen tonight in Strasburg. Be prepared and consider running errands early as I-81 Southbound shuts done.

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❗ 𝗩𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 ❗

This notice has been shared in recent newsletters, and we are providing a reminder so residents and businesses can plan ahead.

Due to contractor supply issues, the previously scheduled closure has been rescheduled.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be completing bridge repairs at mile marker 𝟐𝟖𝟒.𝟗 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 on Route 604 (Fairview Road). Southbound traffic on Interstate 81 will be fully closed for approximately 12 to 18 hours during this work.

The closure is currently planned for 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, beginning at 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. If weather conditions require a change, updates will be provided.

Traffic will be diverted from 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟴𝟭 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁 (𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟵𝟭) and rerouted back onto the interstate at Woodstock. Due to this diversion, traffic delays and congestion are expected in and around Strasburg.

To minimize impacts within the Town of Strasburg and to keep tractor-trailers off local side roads, several streets will be closed to through traffic but will remain open to local residents, including:

• Park Road at Front Royal Road
• West Washington Street at North Massanutten Street
• Powhatan Road at Ash Street and Junction Road
• Capon Street at John Marshall Highway and West King Street
• Side streets off the main thoroughfares

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Parking 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 be permitted along 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 during the closure timeframe. This restriction is necessary to allow oversized vehicles to safely pass through Town and to ensure emergency vehicles have unobstructed access along the route.

Reminder notices will be posted in advance and placed on vehicles in the affected areas. Alternative parking locations will be identified to assist residents.

This information remains preliminary. Additional details will be shared as they become available from VDOT.

Residents are encouraged to follow the Town of Strasburg’s official page for updates. Temporary “No Parking” signage will be posted in advance.

Our priority is the safety of residents, businesses, and property during this event. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

02/02/2026

Tomorrow night at 7PM, the Town Council will continue the discussion on whether we provide water/sewer to the Holtzman property and all the issues surrounding this decision. No vote has been taken and council has requested more information for our discussion. You can find those documents here https://www.strasburgva.com/media/24186
To watch the meeting online use this link https://www.strasburgva.com/bc/page/meetings

Thank you to those who have taken time to send emails on this matter, it is important to hear citizens thoughts on this very important discussion. Please attend our work session or send your thoughts by email to [email protected]

01/13/2026

Tonight the Town Council will begin public discussions on whether to provide water to the Holtzman Mason Property LLC to build the proposed development across I-81.
Citizens can watch the discussion on line at https://www.strasburgva.com/bc/page/meetings
You can also email or contact your Town Council individually with your thoughts at https://www.strasburgva.com/towncouncil or as a whole at [email protected].

01/10/2026

Interested in shaping the future of Strasburg? There is still time to apply and serve on the Planning Commission or Architectural Review Board! Apply online here: https://www.strasburgva.com/jobs