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🌱 Why neighbors are fighting a proposed logging yard off Montague Road

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Hello Tappahannock! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why neighbors are fighting a proposed logging yard off Montague Road
  • Why Tappahannock Elementary's "off-track" status is driving a funding fight
  • How did Essex's rebuilding Trojans look in their first scrimmage?

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night at Maltese Brewing Co 2.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Logging Request Vote Tabled (rapptimes.news) — Essex County supervisors heard unanimous neighborhood opposition to a proposed logging and log-export yard off Montague Road in the South Magisterial District, raising concerns about noise, truck traffic, safety, and environmental impacts for nearby residents. After residents urged officials to either deny the permit or find a more suitable site, the board postponed a decision until its September meeting.
   

2. Interim Superintendent: Schools Need More Money (rapptimes.news) — Essex County's interim school superintendent is warning supervisors that current funding falls millions short of what's needed, with Tappahannock Elementary School only conditionally accredited and labeled off-track while carrying six teacher vacancies. Rising real estate values have pushed up the county's required local share, but supervisors say they're frustrated by late budget details and want clearer justification before approving more money.
   

3. Trojans Hold Initial Scrimmage (rapptimes.news) — Essex High's Trojans, representing Tappahannock, kicked off their preseason with a controlled scrimmage against Class 4 Tabb, showing a stout first-team defense but a still-developing new spread offense. With many starters lost to graduation, coaches used the matchup to test younger players before another scrimmage at Courtland and an August 27 opener at Sussex Central.
   

4. 'Pirates on the Bay' is in final stages of production (rrecord.com) — A new documentary on Chesapeake Bay piracy will spotlight Tappahannock through an interview with Essex County Museum director Timothy Manley, who recounts the tale of pirate captain Pughman on the Rappahannock River. The film, produced by Richmond-based 26th Street Media to benefit the Kilmarnock Museum, is nearing completion and is expected to premiere in late September at Compass Cinema 6 in Irvington.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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