A reminder from the Treasurer's Office: 2026-A Real Estate Tax (first installment) statements have been mailed. A 10% penalty will be charged if not paid by Friday, June 5, 2026. If you have not received your statement, please call 540-382-5723.

Additional items are now accepted in single-stream recycling at County consolidated sites and Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority: - Clam shell containers #1, #2, #5 - #5 PP containers - Gable-top cartons - Aseptic cartons Learn more at montva.com/recycle or mrswa.com. ♻️

**UPDATE: Service restored.**

5/28/26, 11:30 a.m. - Montgomery County's phone service provider is experiencing technical difficulties. All calls into county offices may not be received. Emergency calls to 911 are not impacted. Thank you for your patience as the issue is being resolved.

Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027 — and we want to hear from you! Share your feedback with BT on how riders plan to get to and from the new rail service. 🔗Share you thoughts and fill out our survey here: https://ow.ly/I0nr50Z4tj1

**UPDATE: the blood drive is canceled due to a staffing shortage.**

A blood drive will be held at the Government Center (755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg) on May 27, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. Sign up at redcrossblood.org Prepare for your donation by eating well, staying hydrated (drink lots of water the morning of the event), and bringing your ID.

County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. View the full list on our website. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

A reminder from the Treasurer's Office: 2026-A Real Estate Tax (first installment) statements have been mailed. A 10% penalty will be charged if not paid by Friday, June 5, 2026. If you have not received your statement, please call 540-382-5723.

New Park and Ride Lot open off Interstate 81 at exit 114 in Montgomery County. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...

Last night's Board of Supervisors meeting is available online. www.youtube.com/live/aeiKk_k...

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States as well as Montgomery County, Virginia. Learn about Montgomery County's history via this @CardinalNews.org podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #MCVA250

A quarterly test of Citizens Alert is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Those who have opted for text message alerts should receive a notification. Sign up or log in to update your settings: public.everbridge.net

April is National Volunteer Month and we wanted to be sure to celebrate the more than 150 folks who volunteered for Broomin and Bloomin. Volunteers have helped to clean hundreds of miles of land in the county. That said, be sure to do your part and dispose of trash properly! #MontVaMS4

The Montgomery County portion of the Huckleberry Trail has reopened! Check out photos of the new bridges—and we hope you'll get out there and enjoy the trail for yourself.

If you are voting EARLY in-person, go to the Office of Elections at 1546 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. The last day to vote early in-person is Saturday, April 18, from 9 am - 5 pm. If you are voting ON ELECTION DAY, APRIL 21, vote at your designated polling location from 6 am - 7 pm.

We need your feedback on a draft plan within our MS4 program. The draft plan focuses on reducing PCB pollution in stormwater within the New River watershed.

The County is updating the Parks & Rec Master Plan, a long-range effort that will guide the future of parks and recreation over the next 20 years. Come to an open house on Thursday, April 30, at the Government Center. Drop by between 4 and 7 pm. Learn more on our website. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

This evening's special meeting on the advertised tax rate and budget is at 6:30 at the Gov. Center (755 Roanoke St., Cburg). Visit youtube.com/montgomeryva for videos and live streams. Learn more about the proposed budget at montva.com/budget

**Monday, April 6, 2026, UPDATE: The issue has been resolved.**

As of 4:30 pm, Friday, April 3, 2026, incoming calls to the Government Center, Office of Elections, Sheriff's Office, and Animal Care and Adoption Center are unavailable. We are working with our vendor to identify the problem. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue.

Every other year, we team up with Christiansburg to bring you the Citizens Academy, a series of hands-on classes learning about local government. The 2026 academy is Wednesday evenings, September 2 - October 21. A link to apply will be available soon at montva.com/citizens-academy.

The Board of Supervisors joint meeting with the School Board is available online. www.youtube.com/live/tfqlxiQ... The next board meeting is March 23 at 7:15pm at the Government Center. View the agenda. montva.community.highbond.com/Portal/Meeti...

A portion of the Huckleberry Trail between the Uptown Christiansburg/Mall entrance and Merrimac is now open. The section of the trail between Merrimac and Hightop Roads remains under construction (marked in yellow on the map). Read more on our website. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

Join our team! Apply for the following positions at montva.com/jobs Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer Admin. Assistant Tax Technician (two positions) Fire Captain Solid Waste Collections Operator Planner Communications Officer Camp Counselor Lifeguard Gate Attendant Recycling Site Attendant

Take note of important dates and deadlines for the April 21, 2026 Special Election. Learn more at montva.com/vote/upcomin... Don't forget, voting DOES NOT take place at the Government Center. (continued)

The FY 2027 Proposed Budget will be presented at this evening's Board of Supervisors meeting. Opportunities for Public Comment are provided during the March 9 and 23, April 9 and 20, as well as the regular meeting on April 13.

The site will re-open today, March 5 at 1 p.m., as site improvements were completed early.

Save the date! Broomin and Bloomin is taking place April 11. More details coming soon. New to the county's annual litter pick-up event? Learn about it at montva.com/broominbloomin

The Ellett Valley Consolidated Site will be closed March 4-5, 2026, for site improvements. The site will reopen on Friday, March 6 at 7 a.m. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

We're hiring in various departments for positions that are full-time, part-time, and seasonal! Learn more and apply at montva.com/jobs Technology Support Specialist Tax Technician Fire Captain Solid Waste Collections Operator NRV911 Communications Officer (Post 1 of 2)

Montgomery County offices and facilities are closed Monday, February 16, in observance of George Washington Day. County consolidated/recycling sites are open on February 16. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

Montgomery County Consolidated/Recycling Sites are closing at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 6. Schedule updates for county operations will be posted here: montva.com/1/news/n/202...

Need a recap of the most recent Board of Supervisors meeting? Be sure to listen to our podcast summary. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-idppt-... Watch the full meeting. www.youtube.com/live/7HyfISY... View the agenda. montva.community.highbond.com

Due to inclement weather, several offices and facilities are operating on an alternate schedule Monday, February 2. Learn more at : montva.com/1/news/n/202...

The following offices and facilities are closed Sunday, Feb. 1: * Animal Care and Adoption Center * Consolidated/Recycling Sites * Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library - all branches

UPDATE at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 31: The following offices and facilities are closed Saturday: * Animal Care and Adoption Center * Consolidated/Recycling Sites * Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library - all branches * Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority montva.com/1/news/n/202...

UPDATE: The Montgomery County consolidated/recycling sites now closed today, Saturday, Jan. 31. The Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority is closed on Saturday. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

The Montgomery County consolidated/recycling sites will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority is closed on Saturday. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

Forecasts from the National Weather Service in Blacksburg. More information is on their website: www.weather.gov/rnk

Last night's Board of Supervisors meeting is available online at www.youtube.com/live/7HyfISY.... To view the agenda, visit montva.community.highbond.com

A test of Citizens Alert is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Those who have opted for an email message alert should receive a notification. Sign up or log in to update your settings: public.everbridge.net

Schedule updates for Wednesday, January 28, 2026: - Consolidated trash sites will open at 1 p.m. - County offices operate on regular schedules, opening at 8:30 a.m. - Board of Supervisors meets at 7:15 p.m., Government Center, 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg. Agenda: montva.community.highbond.com

**UPDATED 1/26/26, 6:30 p.m.** All branches of Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library are closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Keep up with updates on our website: montva.com/1/news/n/202...

County office and facility schedules for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. OPEN FROM 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. County Administrative Offices Animal Care & Adoption Center Clerk of Circuit Court's Office Dept. of Social Services Office of Elections montva.com/1/news/n/202...

The Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for this evening is rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 28. View the agenda online. montva.community.highbond.com/portal/

**UPDATED 1/25/26, 4:00 pm** List of closures for Monday, January 26, 2026, includes all courts and the Department of Social Services. montva.com/1/news/n/202...

**UPDATED 1/25/26, 2:30 pm** The following are closed January 26, 2026: County Admin. Offices Animal Care & Adoption Center Consolidated Sites Circuit Court & Clerk's Office Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Office of Elections All Regional Library branches Mont. Regional Solid Waste Authority

Due to inclement weather, the Government Center will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Consolidated sites are also closed. More info on our website at montva.com/1/news/n/202...

Consolidated sites, Animal Care and Adoption Center, and Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Branches are closed today, Sunday, Jan. 25. VDOT asks motorists to stay off the roads: www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/... County updates posted here: montva.com/1/news/n/202...