Rappahannock County Government

10/09/2026

County offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

Amissville and Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Centers will remain open under normal operating hours.

10/06/2026

Career Opportunity!

Rappahannock County is seeking a collaborative, experienced public safety executive to serve as Emergency Services / Emergency Management Coordinator. Functioning as Department Head of the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Department (RCFRD), this leader oversees career staff, liaises with volunteer companies, administers EMS pharmacy and revenue recovery programs, and directs countywide emergency management planning and EOC operations under the direction of the County Administrator.

Department: Emergency Services
FLSA Status: Exempt | Pay Grade: 22
Hiring Salary Range: $78,460 - $94,152
Fringe Benefits: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) pension & life insurance, comprehensive health/dental, paid leave, and County-provided take-home emergency response vehicle (dependent on response proximity).

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled (First review of applications: October 20, 2026)

Visit: rappahannockcountyva.gov/jobs for a full job description and to apply.

09/25/2026

The LOVE sign is here at the Visitor’s Center! Stop by this weekend to get a picture, learn some neat facts about Rappahannock and get information on the Farm Tour that’ll be taking place! The sign will be here until Wednesday.

09/25/2026

Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services Note: Denture Services are not available at this clinic. All services are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to everyone. No ID required. No insurance required. No income requirements. Dental: Cleanings, fillings, extractions Vision:....

09/12/2026

“The Community Listening Tour continues next week with three dates:
-Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Amissville Fire Hall
-Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Sperryville Fire Hall
-Thursday, Sept. 17 | Flint Hill Fire Hall

They have also added a new date and location to the tour! On Monday, Sept. 21, Chris Ubben and Rachel Bynum will be at the Chester Gap Fire Hall.

As a reminder, all sessions are open to everyone, regardless of where you live. Come for ten minutes or stay for two hours. No sign-up. We look forward to hearing your valuable input.”

Our Community Listening Tour continues next week with three dates:
-Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Amissville Fire Hall
-Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Sperryville Fire Hall
-Thursday, Sept. 17 | Flint Hill Fire Hall

We’ve also added a new date and location to the tour! On Monday, Sept. 21, Chris Ubben and Rachel Bynum will be at the Chester Gap Fire Hall.

As a reminder, all sessions are open to everyone, regardless of where you live. Come for ten minutes or stay for two hours. No sign-up. We look forward to hearing your valuable input.

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative has opened their 2027 Incentives Program for delayed haying/summer stock piling. If you or someone you know has 10+ acres of fields in hay and would like to support grassland birds on your land, this is a great opportunity to receive financial and technical assistance while benefiting your farm and wildlife.

09/08/2026

2,977 American flags line the field at the Rappahannock Visitors Center in honor of those who lost their lives 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. The flags will remain in place all month with a Virginia LOVE display to be added later to coincide with the Farm Tour and John Jackson festival weekend. All are invited to come reflect on September 11 and on the nationwide unity that existed September 12 and thereafter.

09/04/2026

County offices, Amissville Refuse & Recycling Center and Flatwood Refuse & Recycling center will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

08/31/2026

Protect your health this fall at the Aging Together Rappahannock Art of Aging Lifestyle and Wellness Expo!

An immunization clinic will be available during the event. Assistance with the cost of vaccines may be available. Please contact Rappahannock County DSS at 540-675-3313 for additional information.

The expo will also feature more than 25 exhibitors offering healthy aging resources, hearing assessments, caregiver support, fraud prevention information, food resources, door prizes, and more.

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Washington Fire Hall
10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA