MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

P. O. Box 705

107 Church Street

Madison, Virginia 22727

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 21, 2026

Madison County Emergency Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Accreditation 

Madison, Virginia – Madison County Emergency Communications has received Agency Training Program Accreditation, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.

To obtain accreditation, Madison County Emergency Communications submitted its training curriculum to APCO International, who conducted a review of the materials and documents provided. The review evaluated the training curriculum to ensure it provides trainees with the required content and documents the demonstration of decision and psychomotor skills cited within the standard.

Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Accreditation as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is important as they provide essential services to the public in an expanding and rapidly changing environment. 

“Achieving accreditation affirms our commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and public trust. Our community deserves a training program that meets the highest standards, and we are proud to deliver that.” -Jennifer Shifflett, Assistant Director

For more information about the Agency Training Program Accreditation process, visit apcointl.org/atpa.

Madison County Emergency Communications | madisonco.virginia.gov

The Madison County Emergency Communications Center provides 24/7 public safety communications services for Madison County, supporting law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.

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Public Notice – Environmental Permit

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment and announce a public hearing on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Madison County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: January 22, 2026, to March 17, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING: The Board Auditorium located within the Administration Building at 414 N Main Street, Madison VA 22727 on March 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will end when public comment is complete or 8:30 p.m., whichever is earlier.

INCLEMENT WEATHER DATE: In the event of inclement weather on March 2, 2026 as determined by closure of County Public Schools, the public hearing will be held at The Board Auditorium located within the Administration Building at 414 N Main Street, Madison, VA 22727 on March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will end when public comment is complete or 8:30 p.m., whichever is earlier.

PURPOSE OF HEARING: To obtain input from the public related to the draft permit for DEQ’s consideration.

INFORMATION BRIEFING: The Board Auditorium located within the Administration Building at 414 N Main Street, Madison VA 22727 on March 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Municipal Wastewater. Issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations.

APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Oak Grove Mennonite Church; 1776 Elly Rd, Aroda, VA US 22709; VA0063347

FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Mountain View Nursing Home; 1776 Elly Road, Aroda, VA 22709

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Oak Grove Mennonite Church has applied for reissuance of a permit for the private Mountain View Nursing Home. The applicant proposes to release treated wastewaters at a rate of 15,000 gallons per day into a water body. Sludge from the treatment process will be disposed of via pump-and-haul contractor to the Gordonsville Sewage Treatment Plant. The facility proposes to release the treated wastewater in an unnamed tributary to Great Run in Madison County in the Rappahannock watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: physical and chemical properties, nutrients, organic matter, solids, bacteria and inorganics.

ISSUES RAISED BY PUBLIC: The previous public comment period was from October 30, 2025, to December 1, 2025. The comments received at that time were related to requests to ensure the wastewater treatment plant is effectively operated and the permit discharge remains in compliance with permitted water quality limitations.

HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. DEQ must receive hand-delivery and postal mail by close of business and email comments by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses or email addresses of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. DEQ also accepts written and oral comments at public hearings. To make a statement at a public hearing, write your name on a sign-up sheet available before the hearing. You may sign up only for yourself. The time allowed for each statement is set by the hearing officer. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named below.

CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Name: Ben Cunningham Address: DEQ-Central Office, 1111 East Main St. Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 659-2686 Email: Benjamin.Cunningham@deq.virginia.gov or NRO.VPDESPermits@deq.virginia.gov

Read Official Public Notice. 

County of Madison, Virginia

Delay of FY 2025 Audit Completion

In accordance with requirements from the 2019 legislative session amending Section 15.2- 2511 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2019, if the locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website, if such website exists, with the following information: That the required audit is pending,

•  The reasons for the delay, and
• The estimated date of completion

The County of Madison, Virginia is hereby posting the following statement:

• The required annual financial audit for FY 2025 is currently pending by the independent audit firm of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, Certified Public Accountants.
• The reason for the delay is as follows: The County’s audit provider was unable to complete the required audit documents timely due to outstanding information currently being reviewed by independent consultants that affect the implementation of the new accounting standard GASB 101 for Compensated Absences at 6/30/2025. This information is needed as it affects the financial statements and a delay in the actual completion of the audit and preparation of the CAFR.
• The estimated date of completion of the required audit, preparation of the CAFR, and the transmittal data to the Auditor of Public Accounts is no later than January 31, 2026.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Jonathon Weakley, County Administrator, by phone at (540) 948-7500 or email jweakley@madisonco.virginia.gov.

Jonathon Weakley

County Administrator & Clerk of the Board

Read the Official Letter.