Upcoming Orange County Meetings
Board of Supervisors
Planning Commission
• Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority • Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at 109 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960
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Worksession begins at 4:00 p.m. Public Comment during this Meeting
• Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Unless otherwise noted, listed meetings are held at: Board of Supervisors ’ Meeting Room Orange County Public Safety Building 11282 Government Center Drive, Orange, VA 22960
This information is for reference only and subject to change. Specific information about hearing topics and schedules will be available in that meeting ’ s agenda packet when published. Agendas can be accessed in the online Agenda Center. Please note that due to the monthly publication schedule of this newsletter, it is possible that some upcoming public hearings may not be listed. Pursuant to the applicable section of the Code of Virginia, notices for all public hearings will be posted in our newspaper of circulation (The Orange County Review) at least seven days prior to the hearing date, or as required by code.
Ashley Lilly
Get to know Orange County staff... The Personnel File:
Firefighter/EMT
Ashley Lilly serves Orange County residents as a Firefighter/EMT with County of Orange Fire & EMS (COFEMS) at LOW Rescue Station 29 in Lake of the Woods. COFEMS works in partnership with our volunteer fire companies, allowing our staff to be housed at stations throughout Orange County for quicker response. They are dual - trained as firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Day to day, and hour to hour, they won ’ t know what situation they ’ ll respond to until the call comes.
Juanesta Williams
Support Technician
With that in mind, the job isn ’ t easy, but it fits Ashley perfectly. She took a break from training (in this case practicing establishing a reliable water supply for an engine already on scene) to speak about her role. In fact, it runs in her veins. Her family served as volunteer firefighters and this world has been a part of her life since childhood. She fondly remembers having the opportunity to watch training burns, and reflects that the desire to help the community in this way stuck with her as she grew up. When asked what she would do if not in this field, she quickly replied, “ No idea! ” Despite the demands of the trade, Ashley says it ’ s rewarding “ knowing we help the citizens. I live here, ” she said, “ and it ’ s great to help the people you know. ” She also appreciates the camaraderie. “ Some calls are tough, ” she noted, but their team works together to lift each other ’ s spirits. When asked about the most fun part of the job, she said it was getting to know all the different people working for the same goal. Thank you for your service, Ashley!
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