The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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The slideshow that was presented June 13, 2024 at the Fincastle Design Workshop is now available to anyone interested. https://www.hillstudio.com/fincastle-revitalization-plan. Please note this was intended as a fun, visioning exercise and several residents and professionals participated. This.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Kelly's Garbage will collect yard waste with your regular trash pickup. Any grass or leaves can be bagged or placed in a trash can along with your regular bagged/canned trash. Wood brush will also be.
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Every year, operators of public water systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required to publish their Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports, also known as the Consumer Confidence Reports. This is a requirement of the Virginia. - More -
Your drinking water is groundwater obtained from two wells. Treatment is provided for Well 2; the well is equipped with a chlorinator and a chlorine contact tank to disinfect the water prior to distribution.
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The Town of Fincastle is rich in heritage and tradition. As Mayor, my goal is to champion an integrated and proactive approach for growth and development that complements our historic character and natural beauty, while recognizing the changing needs of our citizens, businesses and other constituents. Fincastle is blessed with a vibrant spirit of community and volunteerism, which promote family-friendly activities and events, and we continue to work to improve our public walkways, parks and spaces.
I am honored to serve as Mayor, and look forward to your input and comments as we develop a shared vision for an exciting future.
Sincerely
Mary Bess Smith, Mayor
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The Town Council’s regular monthly meeting is on the second Thursday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting room at the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department, located at...
Fincastle has a number of committees, made up of both elected officials and citizen volunteers. Residence in the town is not necessarily a requirement. If you have an interest in...
TOWN OF FINCASTLE
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGETS
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Projected Revenues
General Fund $173,000.00
Water/Sewer Fund $364,700.00
Total $537,700.00
Projected Expenditures
General Fund $173,000.00
Water/Sewer Fund $364,700.00
Total $537,700.00
For copies of the approved 2024 budgets, please follow the links below:
The Comprehensive Plan is the Town's official policy guide for future development-related decisions. It is general and long-range in nature and provides a picture of how the community wishes to...
P.O. Box 250
Fincastle, VA 24090
