Clifton Forge, Va - An Alleghany Highlands Treasure

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Web Name: Clifton Forge, Va - An Alleghany Highlands Treasure

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How does an out-of-the-way mountain town—pretty much left for dead a few decades back—make a comeback? It’s a long story that finally comes down to this: creativity and courage. Read more... The Town of Clifton Forge, Virginia is a Municipal Corporation and a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although the Town was chartered in 1906, its history dates back to the 1700s. The land that the Town now occupies was originally part of a 1770 land grant to a Robert Gallaspy by Lord Botetourt, the Governor of Virginia. Read More... The mission of the Clifton Forge Public Library is to inform, educate, and entertain the public through a variety of programs, print and non-print sources and community activities. Library Website We are proud of the quality businesses in Clifton Forge. Browse our business directory and learn more about us find a new restaurant, discover a great shop, make reservations to stay the night, enjoy a show and contact professionals when you need a job done right. We are open! Business Directory The Alleghany Highlands offers an extraordinary quality of life for its residents and an exceptional range of opportunities for visitors. Learn about the area Real Estate Resources and the area Schools Colleges. Relocation to CF Free smoke detectorsFire Department, in cooperation with the Red Cross, is installing smoke detectors at no cost for those in town in need. Call 540-863-2516 to schedule an installation.Economic Resiliency Grant Initiative ~ “CARES Act”The Town of Clifton Forge is offering an Economic Resiliency Grant Initiative to help our small local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Learn more...COVID-19 EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND ORDINANCERESOLUTION CONFIRMATION THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY  (Adobe .pdf ~ 1 pg)EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY CHANGES IN CERTAIN DEADLINE AND TO MODIFY PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PANDEMIC DISASTER (Adobe .pdf ~ 4 pgs)COVID-19 - passed during Town Council Work Session 03-31-20 Alleghany Highlands Gig Fiber RichTown of Clifton Forge Police DepartmentTown of Clifton Forge Police DepartmentVisit the Police Department Web PageLike the CF Police Dept. on FacebookRecycling in Matthews Park Update!Temporary trailer now at Mathews Park for collecting recyclables.3/1/2020Notice New Building Permit ProceduresNEW BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURESAs of OCTOBER 2, 2017 ALL Building Permits will be issued by Alleghany County Building Department located at 9212 Winterberry Ave, Suite A, in Low Moor.  Permit applications may be picked up at either Alleghany County or Clifton Forge Town Hall.  Zoning approval will still need to be applied for at Town Hall in Clifton Forge prior to applying for a permit at Alleghany County.   If you are unsure, please ask and you will be directed as to the proper route to follow.Any questions can be directed to Darlene Burcham with the Town of Clifton Forge at 540.863.2500 or Beth Stull with Alleghany County at 540.863.6650.Read the flyerBuilding Permit Application (Alleghany County, VA)Available Properties for SaleClifton Forge Business Park 6+/- Total Acres Available for DevelopmentList of Available Properties for Salein Clifton Forge, VirginiaDownload our Web AppDownload Town of Clifton Forge web appParks and Trails Map New!Parks and Trails Map - Take a Walk in Clifton Forge, Virginia!(Adobe .pdf ~ 2 pgs. - legal size 8.5" x 14")Voted #1 Small Adventure Town 2018 and 2019~ Blue Ridge MagazineClifton Forge, VA entry in the HGTV Hometown TakeoverA great little town with a great big story!2017 Town of Clifton Forge Town Council Goals 1. Continue and improve communications with Town residents through talking, listening, press releases, and Council corner articles.2. Promote Tax Exemption Program, reminding citizens of its advantages through website communication.read more...Seeking Class A or B Contractors Town of Clifton Forge is seeking Class A or B contractors to participate in the Lower Roxbury revitalization project through DHCD.  Pre-qualification applications are available in the Community Development Office at Clifton Forge Town Hall.2017 Budget Presentation2017 Budget Presentation - Adobe .pdfWorking Together, It Happens More Than You ThinkFor Immediate ReleaseWorking Together, It Happens More Than You ThinkBy Mayor Tom Sibold, Vice Mayor Gayle HillertAs elected officials, we hear requests for many things from residents of our communities.  Some are easy to achieve and some more difficult.  In the Alleghany Highlands, to survive and thrive, it is best to work together as one entity using the strengths and contributions of Covington, Iron Gate Alleghany County and Clifton Forge.  In the most recent election, we heard that sentiment expressed many times.read more...Virginia Tech s Save Our Towns VideosVirginia Tech's Save Our Towns monthly Internet video seriesWatch the Season 2 Premiere about Clifton Forge!  Aysha Alsane, student in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies talks about the projects here!Presented by Virginia Tech, Save Our Towns offers a direct line to leaders throughout Appalachia – as well as the state – who share your vision for building a town for the future.Over 100 MILES of TrailsThe Alleghany Highlands of Virginia is an outdoor lover’s dream come true. Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancies NOTICETown of Clifton ForgeBoard of Zoning Appeals Vacancies The Town Council of Clifton Forge is soliciting individuals to apply to fill vacant seats on the Board of Zoning Appeals.The Board of Zoning Appeals meets to hear appeals by persons aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator.  The Board may reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the Zoning Administrator.  The Board shall, in specific cases, authorize variances from the Zoning Ordinance.  The Board shall grant special exceptions, when authorized by the Zoning Ordinance, upon proper application.Applications for committees and boards are available on the Clifton Forge website at www.cliftonforgeva.gov and the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall.  Please send a letter of interest with your name, address, phone, email address and qualifications to:              Clerk of Clifton Forge Council              P.O. Box 631              Clifton Forge, VA 24422Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 1, 2019.  Please contact the Town Manager’s office at 540-863-2500 if you have any questions. Town Council – Public Comments Procedure NOTICE: In order to ensure that all persons wishing to address Council have the opportunity to do so and in a timely manner, Council respectfully requests that all attendees keep conversation with each other during the meeting to a minimum.Read the Procedures The Town Reminds You of These Important Dates January 31st - Animal Tags are dueMarch 1st - Business licenses are dueMarch 1st - Town Decals go on saleApril 15th - Town Decals are dueJune 5th - Second-half real estate taxes dueJuly 1st - Tax Relief for Elderly or DisabledDecember 5th - First-half real estate taxes due and Personal Property Taxes Due20th day of each month - Food and Beverage Tax Highlands Scenic Byway The scenic drive is a must-see experience for all visiting Virginia's Western Highlands and makes the outdoors and nature accessible even to those who would rather not hike into a wilderness area. Distances from Clifton Forge, Va. To Douthat State Park: 5.7 milesTo Covington, Virginia: 13 milesTo Humpback Covered Bridge: 16 milesTo Falling Spring Falls: 18 milesTo Lexington, Virginia: 29 milesTo The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA: 35 milesTo The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 36 milesTo Roanoke, VA: 44 milesTo Blacksburg, VA: 77 milesTo Charlottesville, VA: 95 milesTo Charleston, WV: 150 milesTo Richmond, VA: 166 milesTo Washington, DC: 218 miles

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