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COVINGTON, VA (VR) – Covington City Council held its September regular meeting Tuesday night, receiving updates on local projects, emergency preparedness and community programs.
The meeting opened with City Manager Alan Dressler recognizing Josh Anglin for his accomplishment in 10-pin bowling achievement. Anglin recently beat a world record and was presented with a framed proclamation from the City of Covington.
Ingrid Barber of Alleghany Highlands Community Services provided council with an update on the organization’s ongoing construction and service projects, including work on Monroe Avenue.
Barber said the organization has expanded the local safety net through three major initiatives totaling 8.3 million. Those include a $1.3 million housing program, a $3.9 million one-stop SUD continuum and a $3.1 million crisis receiving center located on Lexington Avenue.
Barber said Alleghany Highlands Community Services currently serves approximately 2,030 people, or about 10% of the local population. The overall program volume increased by 6.5%.
Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2026, meeting.
During the city manager’s report, Dressler announced there will not be a second City Council meeting in October.
Dressler also reported that the Hawthorne Street Bridge has reopened and stressed the importance of cooperation between local organizations and governments when working on community projects.
Residents were encouraged to register for the CodeRED emergency notification system. The system is designed to provide residents with notifications in the event of an emergency.
The Parks and Recreation received a plaque from Alleghany High School recognizing the city’s support of fall concession activities. The discussion highlighted the importance of supporting the school’s band and arts programs.
Dressler also addressed recent discussion concerning Alleghany High School’s request to move its home baseball games from Casey Field to the school.
Dressler said keeping games at Casey Field is important to local businesses because the games bring additional traffic and activity into the city.
He also pointed out the investment that has been made at Casey Field. The City of Covington, along with the Alleghany Foundation, has put significant work into upgrading the facilities.
The city also provides water, sewer service, field maintenance and other related costs to the school at no charge, Dressler said.
The meeting adjourned following the discussion, with no additional business brought before council.
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