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Published: Jul 16, 2026
Martinsville YAC to Host 'Movies in the Park' Featuring 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
The Martinsville YAC is hosting a 'Movies in the Park' event this Saturday at the Martinsville Baseball Field. The event will feature crafts starting at 7:30 PM and the movie 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' at 8:30 PM. Bahamas No Shack will be providing free ice cream while supplies last. [cite: 15, 16, 17, 18]
Voters to Decide on Additional 1% Sales Tax for School Capital Projects via November Referendum
Council approved a resolution to place a referendum on the November general election ballot. This referendum will ask voters to authorize an additional 1% local sales and use tax dedicated exclusively to eligible school capital projects. Similar referendums and taxes have been previously approved in Danville, Henry County, Halifax County, and Pennsylvania County. [cite: 10, 11]
First Reading Approval for Rezoning Along Liberty and York Street to Allow Multifamily Housing
City Council approved an ordinance on first reading to rezone properties along Liberty and York Street from their current designation to residential transitional. This change will permit the potential development of multifamily homes. [cite: 13]
City Proclaims July as National Parks and Recreation Month; Fall Sports Sign-Ups Open
The City Council issued a proclamation honoring July as National Parks and Recreation Month. The Parks and Recreation Department has been revived this fiscal year and is ready to begin operations, with sign-ups for fall sports open until August 21st. [cite: 1, 3, 4]
Council Approves Resolution of Support for VDOT SmartScale Project at Commonwealth and Liberty Intersection
City Council passed a resolution supporting the VDOT SmartScale project, which includes improvements at the Commonwealth Boulevard and Liberty Street intersection, specifically adding a southbound right turn lane on Liberty Street. [cite: 8, 9]
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