The VRSA Pooling Matters Fall 2026 edition is focused on preparing members for winter weather. This edition features:
– Get Out And Look: Fall Edition
– Welcome Brian Thrower, VRSA Local Government Relations Manager
– Town of Vienna conducts water main break training in advance of winter weather
– Cape Charles’ Rick Keuroglian receives grant for continuing education, and much more
Fall is here, and winter is just around the corner. As daylight hours grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it’s a great time to Get Out And Look (GOAL). Taking a few moments to inspect your automobiles, properties, policies, …
“Most security problems aren’t dramatic,” says VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon. “They are small, everyday gaps like a propped door, a burned-out light, or a key nobody can account for, and they add up.” This is why, in addition …
This summer, VRSA welcomed former local government manager Brian Thrower to the team as local government relations manager. Like Peter Stephenson, Thrower will be providing local government consulting services to members across the Commonwealth. “It’s great to be on board …
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The 2027 Annual Meeting will take place at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 7. The meeting will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. for those who can join before sessions begin at 9 a.m., concluding at 11:45 a.m., …
The Town of Dayton in the Shenandoah Valley sits five miles south of the City of Harrisonburg. “It’s a community of about 1,700,” said Dayton Town Manager Brian Borne. “Very close-knit, strong sense of civic pride, historic character, and that …
Staff spent the summer and early fall continuing to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to the largest. This includes engagements such as conferences, trainings, …
The Town of Vienna takes a proactive approach to preparing for the winter season. Each year, the town conducts water main break training with staff from its public works department to ensure that both new and seasoned staff are prepared …
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The 2026 Fall Education Forums wrapped up last month after taking staff through Williamsburg, Lorton, Harrisonburg, and Wytheville! More than 150 attendees, representing nearly 90 members, participated this year. This year’s presentations focused on the Americans with Disabilities Act, cybersecurity …
If you have been to a football game, festival, or other large community event in or around the City of Suffolk over the last few years, it’s a good bet that K9 Vega was there earlier, working as an explosive …
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The Town of Cape Charles sits close to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and is one of the first towns to welcome you to the Eastern Shore. Since 2025, Rick Keuroglian has served as the manager of the small …
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This quarter, VRSA recognizes the Town of Wytheville as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is reported quarterly to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of …
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Workers’ Compensation (WC) coverage protects injured employees by providing medical and wage benefits, in addition to protecting members from employers’ liability related to injuries in the workplace. Coverage is mandated and governed by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (VWCA), which …
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The City of Salem, Virginia’s Championship City, has hosted hundreds of championship games of all types through its parks and recreation department. “We are not a normal parks and rec department – we function as a traditional and then slash, …