The City of Winchester is a vibrant and historic city located at the top of Virginia in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Public Works Director Justin Hall, known in some circles as The Snowman, is here once more to remind you about City snow removal procedures.
In our last Council & Coming Ups episode for 2022, we've got a quick rundown of what to expect at the December 13 Winchester Common Council meeting, plus your biweekly peek into what's on the horizon.
Mike Ruddy, the City's new Director of Community Development, came from across the pond to help continue making Winchester a shining jewel in the Shenandoah Valley. Well, kind of. He more recently came from Frederick County, so he knows the area well! Listen for yourself. Development sounds cooler in a British accent.
Get your preview of what's being discussed at the November 22 Council Meeting & Work Session and hear a special reading of what's Coming Up.
Winchester's Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Center Erin Maloney joins Dan & Amy in studio to describe the day-to-day happenings at the JDC.
Dan & Amy have your bi-weekly rundown of what's going on at the Council meeting and what events/service changes are forthcoming. Stick around for Part 2: City Works if you're interested in learning how the City's juvenile detention system works.
Meet Chief Amanda Behan, the Winchester Police Department's first female chief in its 200 year history! She's here to chat about some pretty cool police tech.
We switched it up a little bit! Dan and Amy are joined by a special guest - Winchester Police Chief Amanda Behan - while they deliver the important info regarding the 10/25 Council Meeting & Work Session and upcoming events. Make sure ya listen to Part 2: City Works for an in-depth convo about police tech with Chief Behan.
Rouss Review Part 2: City Works welcomes Joanne Royaltey from the Virginia Tech Extension office to talk about *gasp* the Spotted Lanternfly - where are we at with those li'l guys? Let's just say we still like 'em like we like our potatoes - mashed. Hold the butter.
Council + Coming Ups = Part One of Every Rouss Review City Hall is closed today, but here we are, keeping you informed on what to expect at Tuesday's Council Meeting & Work Session. Be sure to listen to Part 2: City Works - we're talking squashin' and smashin'.
Think of a tree you hate. Bet you can't! Winchester has been a Tree City USA for 40 years. We take those tall, leafy things pretty seriously around here. Joining us for this segment is the City's new Arborist Jordan Herring who will answer a few burning questions about city trees. Anyone smell a campfire?
ATTENTION: This ain't your daddy's Council & Coming Ups segment. We've got a little more information in this episode about upcoming changes to city personnel & leadership. Give 'er a listen. As always, this segment has your updates and notes for the Council meeting (9/13/2022) and upcoming programs, services, and events.
Notes on the upcoming Council meeting and work session (August 23) plus a rundown of the events coming up.
Winchester's Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Ethan Longenecker stops by the Rouss Review Podcast studio high atop Cameron Street to explain the importance and intricate system of public safety radios. These ain't your daddy's walkie talkies, do you copy? Roger that! Ok, that's enough of that. Be sure to catch part 1 of the Rouss Review Podcast for your updates on Council and other important happenings in the City.
Two words: Glass Crusher! Refuse and Recycling guru Mike Neese stopped by the studio to detail the City's new glass crusher and its impact on glass recycling in Winchester.
Upcoming Winchester City Council meeting (8-9-22) notes and a rundown of what's happening soon in the city.
Find out what's happening at the July 12 Council meeting and work session, then get a rundown of events and programs coming up on the calendar.
I scream, you scream, we all scream in traffic. No one likes it! But the Public Works Division's Streets & Traffic Team is on a mission to make Winchester's traffic the best flowing, the least annoying, and the most advanced, technologically-managed traffic in all the land. Public Works Division Manager Justin Hall and Traffic Operations Manager Andy Dunn join Dan and Amy in the studio in this week.
Public Services Director Perry Eisenach and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw describe the proposed stormwater utility and explain why its needed in Winchester.
Ya wanna know what's happening at the June 28 Council Meeting & Work Session? Press play. Need to hear about events and service changes coming up? You know what to do. Finished here? Pop over to Part 2: City Works to check in with Public Services Director Perry Eisenach and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw to learn about the proposed stormwater utility.
Deputy Clerk of Council Kerri Mellott and Program Manager Patrick Elwell join Dan & Amy in the studio to describe their duties and how issues make it from ideas to Council actions. Don't forget to tune in to Part 1 for details on the June 14 meeting and work session plus a rundown of upcoming programs, service changes, and events.
What's happening at the June 14 City Council meeting? What cool events and programs are coming up? Listen here and find out! And don't forget to tune in to Part 2: City Works to find out how issues actually make it in front of Council for consideration. Today's guests are Deputy Clerk of Council Kerri Mellott and Program Manager Patrick Elwell.
The title says it all - Dan and Amy have your bi-weekly rundown of what's going down at the Council Meeting and Work Session (May 24) and what events/programs/services are Coming Up.
Donnie Johnston, Maintenance Supervisor at the City of Winchester, sat in-studio to talk with Dan and Amy about how drinking water gets to your home from the water treatment plant in Middletown. It's not as easy as it sounds!
You know the drill. In this first segment of the Rouss Review podcast, we've got a breakdown of what you need to know about the upcoming Council meeting (5-10) and a synopsis of events/programs that are coming up.
Get your bi-weekly dose of Council happenings and find out what's coming up. Be sure to catch Part 2 - "City Works" where Dan and Amy chat with the Winchester Police Department's new Crime Analyst. Rather read? Transcripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
The Winchester Police Department's new Crime Analyst Tara Cardenas joins Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about her position and the interesting work she completes to help the WPD identify the 5Ws of crime. Also guest starring: Deputy Chief Amanda Behan Be sure to catch Part 1 for your bi-weekly dose of Council happenings and find out what's coming up. Rather read? Transcripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
Yesterday (4/10) kicked off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Learn more about our Emergency Communications Center and the Emergency Communications Specialists that keep this insanely important service running. These FIRST first responders keep our citizens, firefighters, and police officers safe. ECS Terri Mellott, a 20-year veteran of the department, joined Dan and Amy in studio to talk about the ECC in Rouss Review: Part 2 - City Works.
A rundown of what you need to know for the Winchester City Council Meeting & Work Session on Tuesday, April 12 as well as announcements for important upcoming items.
They say only two things are certain in life - death and taxes. Well, our Commissioner of the Revenue Ann Burkholder and Treasurer Jeff Barbour are here to demystify Winchester's taxes and explain how they make our little world go round.
Your bi-weekly rundown of what's happening at the Council meeting and work session (3/21) and important announcements about upcoming events, services, and programs.
Dan and Amy chat with Transit Supervisor Kenneth Johnson who explains the City's public transportation system, WinTran. Be sure to check out Part 1 of the Rouss Review Podcast for Council news and important announcements.
Get your bi-weekly dose of what's happening at the upcoming Winchester City Council meeting and work session, plus announcements and events you need to know about.
Get the skinny on the City of Winchester's Comprehensive Plan update with Planning Director Tim Youmans.
Dan and Amy discuss what's on the Council agenda for the 2/23/22 meeting and work session and give a rundown of what's Coming Up.
Firefighter/Paramedic and world-renowned chili cook-off winner David Brinegar gives Dan and Amy a glimpse into what it means to be a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Winchester.
Dan and Amy discuss what's on the Council agenda for the 2/8/22 meeting and work session and give a rundown of what's Coming Up.
It's nothing like Police Academy. This fun interview features Officer Katlynn Slonaker of the Winchester Police Department and details the recruitment and hiring processes of the Winchester Police Department.
It's the season 4 premiere of the Rouss Review Podcast! We're doing things a little different around here this season. Part 1 will feature all the current events and upcoming Council meeting information; Part 2, "City Works," will contain engaging interviews with city staff. Listen to one, the other, or both!
In this Season 3 finale episode, Public Works Director Justin Hall gives Dan and Amy a rundown of the City's leaf and snow removal processes. Also in this episode: -Council Preview (meeting and work session 12/14) -Coming-Ups Transcripts are available online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
Dan is joined in the studio by Winchester's Main Street Program Manager Alex Flanigan, Parks Director Chris Konyar and the new Assistant Director of Parks, Jason Brown to talk about the fun holiday programs and events in Old Town and at Jim Barnett Park. Dan's also got your Council Preview (11/23 meeting and work session). Transcripts posted online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
Winchester Police Chief John Piper makes another visit to the studio, this time speaking on the toll that mental health-related calls are taking on the department and a need for more state and local support. Also in this episode: ❇️ Council Preview - November 9 meeting & work session ❇️ Announcements Transcripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
Dr. Jason Van Heukelum stops by the studio to update Dan & Amy on the current state of Winchester Public Schools as they adapt to post-COVID realities and gives an update on the now-open Shihadeh Innovation Center. As always, we've got your Council Preview (October 26 meeting) and important announcements. Transcripts available online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
City Engineer Kelly Henshaw joined Dan and Amy in the Cameron Street Studio to discuss current City projects and how the engineering department effects these projects. As always, we've got your Council Preview (meeting 10/12 @ 6pm) and Announcements.
Development Services Director Shawn Hershberger joined Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about housing needs and plans in Winchester. Of course we've got your Council Preview (meeting & work session 9/28/21) and announcements for programs and services. Transcripts online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
Emergency Management Director Scott Kensinger joins Dan & Amy in the studio to discuss the City's drone program. Also in this episode: • Council Preview (September 14 meeting) • Announcements Transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review
In this week's episode of the Rouss Review podcast, hosts Dan and Amy talk with the Winchester Social Services Director Amber Dopkowski about the benefits, services and programs offered to those in our community who are in need. As always, Dan summarizes the upcoming Council meeting agenda (8/24/21) and stick around after the interview for some important announcements. #localgovernment #winchestervapodcast #danhoffman #amysimmons #winchesterva #wincvagov #governmentpodcast #podcast
Refuse & Recycling Manager Mike Neese (AKA Michael Recycle) joins Dan & Amy in-studio to talk details about the city-wide launch of the trash cart program. Dan recaps his time on the back of the trash truck (watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/CYxKMsHxmg8) and as always, we've got a Council Preview (meeting and work session 8/10) and announcements.
Dan and Amy take the mic out to the ballgame for a discussion about one of Winchester's entertainment assets - the Winchester Royals baseball team. Are you loyal? Also in this episode: Council preview (meeting 7/27) and announcements.
Meet Chris Konyar, the newest addition to the Winchester Parks & Recreation team! Chris brings years of experience to his new position as Director of WPRD. As always, we've got your Council preview (July 13 meeting and work session) and important updates.
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