Chilhowie, Valley of Many Deer Town of ChilhowieSmyth County, Virginia

Town Hall 276-646-3232

What’s Going On

The Town Manager’s latest report to Mayor and Town Council, the matters it follows month after month, and the Town’s notices.

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The Latest Report

  1. Hurricane Helene Recovery

    As you’re aware, all three aerial wastewater crossings are now back in use and we are moving quickly toward final drawdowns and moving toward project closeout actions.

  2. VDOT Communications

    As a reminder, VDOT has scheduled construction to begin on the Interstate bridges at mile marker 34 in early 2027. Construction is slated for 30 months.

  3. Industrial User Monitoring and Reporting of PFAS

    Your staff continues to work with our two industrial partners that were identified for sampling as part of the DEQ mandated monitoring program that Mr. Tristan Preece update you on at last month’s Town Council meeting.

  4. Wastewater Treatment Plant Permitting Renewal

    As a reminder, Chilhowie’s current permit expired in May. I received the town’s draft permit reissuance in July.

  5. Mount Rogers Water/Wastewater Funding Program

    Your staff has received the application packets from the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC) for the FY 2027 funding cycle.

  6. Virginia Drought Status

    The drought watch for our region has now been lifted. However, I still, and will always, encourage the town’s water customers to be mindful of their water usage.

  7. Bicycle and Pedestrian Study

    I met with Mr. Todd Gordon with EPR Consulting on August 26th.

  8. Virginia DEQ Brownfields Program

    I am currently working with staff from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), MRPDC, Stantec Engineering, and local property owners to bring funding to Chilhowie to conduct environmental assessments on at least two former industrial properties.

Followed in the Reports

Every subject, report by report

Notices

  1. Boil water advisory

    Sulphur Springs, Vance Drive, Echo Lane, Crestwood Drive

  2. Boil water advisory

    Sulphur Springs, Vance Drive, Crestwood Drive, Echo Lane

  3. Public hearing on the 2026–2027 budget proposal

  4. Notice of proposed real property tax increase, 2026–2027

Every notice