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For DSL (high speed internet) or direct fiber connections at fantastic prices check out Wiredog Internet / Professional Networks the fiber system manager for Independence.  For details and available services visit the Independence fiber web page: www.indefiber.com  Or Wiredog's website: www.wiredog.com or call 236-8226 local or long distance 888-544-7544.

The Special Events Committee is gearing up for the 2011 festivals and again need your support.  Our Attendance and participation in last years 4th of July and Grand Privy Races was phenomenal and would like to continue the growth in these festivals.  As in the past, sponsoring our events will provide your business with advertising in all our radio, newspaper ads and flyers.  In the spirit of community involvement and development we are asking you to participate as a sponsor for:         *Farmers Market (starting May 27th and every Friday from 9:00am -12:00pm).  *July 4th Celebration (Monday July 4th with Parade at 10:00am).  *Mountain Foliage and Grand Privy Races (Saturday October 8th).  *Potty Princess Pageant (Friday October 7th).  *Safe Halloween (Monday October 31st 4:00pm to 8:00pm).  *Christmas Parade (Saturday December 3rd at 3:00pm).  We appreciate your commitment in community involvement and support for the Town Of Independence. The Independence Special Events Committee is holding its regular scheduled monthly meetings every 2nd Monday, 5:30pm at the Independence Town Hall.  For more information email Carol Lundgren at: lundgren@ls.net or call 276-773-3507.

The Independence Revitalization Project.  To view some of our efforts to date click on Downtown Project under Town Links to the left. Information is available for economic restructuring, vision assessment, artisan sketches of farmers market and street-scapes.

   The December regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10th, 7pm at the Independence Fire Hall located at 329 Davis Street, Independence. 

   PUBLIC NOTICE: Pursuant to Virginia State Code section 15.2-1102 & 15.2-1427 the Independence Town Council will hold a public hearing to take public comment on an ordinance adopting updated Town Code Books.  Upon request, a copy of the updated Town Code is available for public review at the Town Office.  The hearing will be held at the Independence Volunteer Fire Dept. located at 329 Davis St. on Tuesday, January 10^th 2011, at 7pm.

The VA/NC Water Authority's next regular scheduled monthly meeting is January 12th, 2012, 10am at the Grayson National Bank Conference Center located in the Gwynn Shopping Center at 552 E. Main St. in Independence.

Water bills due by 5pm on the 5th of each month.

Water bill past due penalty assessed on the 6th day of each month.