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Vol. 3 No. 44| Richmond Suburban News | July 11, 2018
Trivett moves into mayor’s seat; Hodges, McGraw sworn in By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- Ashland has a new mayor. Vice Mayor Steve Trivett was unanimously selected by his fellow council members to fill the shoes of outgoing Mayor Jim Foley. Trivett, an Elmont native, was first elected in 2012 and has served as vice mayor for the past year. “I think we have a great council and great staff and a great community that can accomplish great things,” Trivett said after his selection. John Hodges was selected as vice mayor following a swearing in ceremony that included Hodges and new council member Dan McGraw. Former
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Outgoing Mayor Jim Foley, second from left, was recognized for his service to the Town of Ashland. Shown with him are, from left, council members John Hodges, Steve Trivett, Kathy Abbott and George Spagna. Trivett, the vice mayor, was chosen by his fellow council members to succeed Foley as mayor.
Town Manager Frank Hargrove Jr. administered the oath of office. As the new council members took their office, it was also time to say goodbye and
Celebrating Hanover style Joel Klein for The Local
What heat? These kids, photo above, didn’t care about the temperatures last Wednesday. They were interested in checking out all the activities at the Ashland Fourth of July Celebration. Below, Charles, Courtney and Sylvia Link of Montpelier enjoyed a shady spot and a hamburger during the 2018 Beaverdam Independence Day Parade.
acknowledge the work performed by the outgoing mayor. Council presented Foley with a resolution recognizing his accomplishments in his six years on council.
The resolution noted successes that included fending off an effort to construct a third rail through downtown Ashland, the initiation of legacy projects like the pool renovation and new Ashland Town Hall, and installation of a fiber network. The resolution stated that the former mayor preformed his duties with an “informing and entertaining” style. Foley accepted the resolution surrounded by family members. The list of upcoming changes for council continued when Town Manager Joshua Farrar announced the departure of Joseph Collins, who currently serves as clerk of the council see MAYOR, pg. 6
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Miss Beaverdam winners for 2018 were crowned at the 42nd Beaverdam Ruritan Club Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Shown are. from left, Little Miss Beaverdam Addy Ann Crisp, Little Junior Miss Beaverdam Stanleigh Plant and Miss Beaverdam Kristin Lloyd.
Parade, crowning queens highlight Beaverdam’s 4th By Sharon Luck Special to The Local BEAVERDAM -- The Beaverdam Ruritan Club held its 42nd Independence Day Parade and Celebration on July 4, attracting many spectators to the parade and, as the old saying goes, “A good time was had by all.” Many in the parade crowd ventured to Ruritan Park to
continue tio take part in the celebration. The event featured games and plenty of food, including the famous Elmore Hall BBQ chicken, a cooking tradition that has been passed down to Elmore’s son, Elmo (or Scott) Hall. Heat didn’t prove to be an issue as the community said see BEAVERDAM, pg. 12