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In today's newsletter:

  • What big changes could Montgomery’s new plan bring to Christiansburg?
  • What really caused the loud booms at Christiansburg’s Meridian Waste?
  • How a Christiansburg firm is shaping Blacksburg’s latest rezoning decision

Also on today's calendar: Family Paint Night – Holly Jolly Gnome and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Colder; breezy this morning, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Afternoon snow showers; cold, temps: high: 35, low: 32.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Montgomery Matters' comprehensive plan's first two parts to be reviewed Wednesday (cardinalnews.org) — Christiansburg residents can weigh in as Montgomery County’s new ‘Montgomery Matters’ comprehensive plan moves into final review, with a key Planning Commission meeting Wednesday at the county government center on Roanoke Street. The draft outlines growth trends, environmental protections, trail and park upgrades, and cultural preservation goals that will guide zoning, recreation, and public services over the next decade.
   

• Multiple vehicles catch fire at Meridian Waste in Christiansburg after electrical short, no injuries reported (wsls.com) — Multiple Meridian Waste trucks in Christiansburg caught fire Wednesday morning after an electrical short, sending loud pops and smoke into nearby neighborhoods but causing no injuries. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which destroyed several vehicles but left the rest of the lot mostly intact. Residents who heard the noises are being assured they were tires popping, not explosions.
   

• Blacksburg Town Council to consider rezoning 4+ acres on University City Boulevard for six-story, high-density residential building (cardinalnews.org) — Blacksburg Town Council is set to vote on rezoning 4.6 acres on University City Boulevard for a six‑story, high‑density housing and commercial project designed with help from Christiansburg-based Balzar & Associates. The proposal includes student and affordable housing, commercial space, and parking, with recent design changes to address nearby neighborhood concerns. Tonight’s hearing is the last public meeting of the year for the current council.
   

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  • Montgomery County Public Schools posted a job opening for 2025-2026 CUSTODIAN - STUDENTS (MCPS Students Only) - Auburn Strand in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - New River T/C in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blacksburg

  • Blacksburg Transit adjusts future routes due to electric bus recall (wfxrtv.com)
  • Golf, cross country all-state teams (montcova.com)
  • Linkous, Frederick Thomas (montcova.com)

Radford

  • Radford Foundry revitalization progressing (wsls.com)

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