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For DSL (high speed internet) or direct fiber connections at fantastic prices check out MGW Inc. the fiber system manager for the Town of Independence.  Details and available services will be posted in April.

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.

Public Notice:  Pursuant to the Code of Virginia sections 15.2-107, 1102, 1104, 2503, and 2506 the Independence Town Council will hold a Public Hearing June 12th 2012, 7pm, at the Independence Fire Department located at 329 Davis St., Independence, VA to take public comment on the 2012-2013 Governmental budget of $1,381,668 and Utilities budget of $2,010,266 There is NO TAX or Water/Sewer INCREASE proposed in this budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Town Office Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm.

   The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th, 7pm at the Independence Fire Hall located at 329 Davis Street, Independence. 

NOTICE:  The Virginia/Carolina Water Authority Board will meet Thursday, June 14th, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. for its regular scheduled monthly meeting.  Location:  Water Treatment Plant, Moxley Ridge Road, Grayson County, VA.  If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Bryan Edwards, Chairman of the VA/Carolina Water Authority, at (336) 372-4257.

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

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

Water bill delinquent payment due before 5pm on the 14th of each month or a water cutoff fee will be assessed and water cutoff!
Water cutoffs  on the 15th of the month or next business day!
PAY EARLY, avoid late penalties. 

For questions concerning water billings, business licenses and decals
please contact Trenda Kinser at 773-3703 or trenda@independenceva.com

For questions concerning taxes, accounts payable/receivable and Insurances please contact Kim Farmer at 773-3703 or kim@independenceva.com 

DMV: Full service Vehicle Tags & Titling 9am to 5pm
For questions concerning DMV contact Trenda Kinser at 773-3703 or trenda@independenceva.com.