Middleburg Mayor, Betsy Davis, and the entire Town Council continue to insist that Dominion Power either bury its proposed new power lines across Loudoun and adjacent counties, or, worst case, install dual lines within the constraints of their existing infrastructure. Dominion Power responded to letter to that effect from Council by reiterating its willingness to "review alternatives."

At the Thursday, August 27, Council Work Session, Mayor Davis reported that she had reiterated the Town's views at a recent Chamber of Commerce event. Town Administrator Jerry Schiro noted that the Piedmont Environmental Council's Mike Morency had reviewed Dominion Power's response to the Town's official position, and suggested that the town keep its powder dry until Dominion Power takes its next formal steps to gain approvals for its plans. Council concurred, still favors giving any new power lines a decent burial, and, officially, now awaits further developments.

Lost on Madison and Marshall

A major redesign for Middleburg's most confusing intersection continues apace. The town has received at least two grants for the long-sought improvement project. Middleburg's Town Engineer, Phil DeLeon, told Council that he and Jerry Schiro were working with the Town Planning Commission and VDOT on a preliminary redesign that would preserve the historic walls around the Red Fox Inn and Mosby's tavern, and maintain the existing curb lines, to avoid the cost of acquiring additional right-of-way. The new design would replace the current triangular roundabout, with it's limited sight lines and confusing signage, with two, staggered, "T" intersections. Drivers headed south on North Madison Street would intersect East Marshall at a stop sign. Drivers headed north on South Madison, would intersect West Marshall in the same way. Drivers headed east on West Marshall, would, presumably, no longer have to decipher the forked-arrow sign.