The Rouss Review

City Engineer Kelly Henshaw joined Dan and Amy in the Cameron Street Studio to discuss current City projects and how the engineering department effects these projects. As always, we've got your Council Preview (meeting 10/12 @ 6pm) and Announcements. Listen now on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast, and more. https://soundcloud.com/roussreview/city-engineer/s-tFTwUUyLQrW?si...

Development Services Director Shawn Hershberger joined Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about housing needs and plans in Winchester. Of course we've got your Council Preview (meeting & work session 9/28/21) and announcements for programs and services. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and more. https://soundcloud.com/roussreview/housing/s-OjDGEr4EAT6 Transcript...

Emergency Management Director Scott Kensinger joins Dan & Amy in the studio to discuss the City's drone program. Also in this episode: • Council Preview (September 14 meeting) • Announcements Transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Refuse & Recycling Manager Mike Neese (AKA Michael Recycle) joins Dan & Amy in-studio to talk details about the city-wide launch of the trash cart program. Dan recaps his time on the back of the trash truck (watch on YouTube youtu.be/CYxKMsHxmg8 ) and as always, we've got a Council Preview (meeting and work session 8/10) and announcements.

Dan and Amy take the mic out to the ballgame for a discussion about one of Winchester's entertainment assets - the Winchester Royals baseball team. Are you loyal? Also in this episode: Council preview (meeting 7/27) and announcements.

Meet Chris Konyar, the newest addition to the Winchester Parks & Recreation team! Chris brings years of experience to his new position as Director of WPRD. As always, we've got your Council preview (July 13 meeting and work session) and important updates.

Winchester Police Chief John Piper joins Dan and Amy in the studio to catch up on important issues facing the city and department. We've also got your Council Preview (meeting & work session 6/22 @ 6 pm) and important announcements.

Winchester's Building Inspector David Parker pulls up a seat in the studio to chat with Dan & Amy about the importance of codes and the role of the City's Zoning & Inspections team. We've also got your City Council Meeting and Work Session (6/8 @ 6:00 p.m.) preview and important announcements. Listen now on SoundCloud, Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Rather read?...

In honor of Small Business Month (May), Dan and Amy hit the road to visit three Winchester businesses - the iconic Bright Box Theater, the staple Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery, and the new classic Antojitos Mexicanos.  As always, we've got your Council Preview for the upcoming Meeting and Work Session (5/25 @ 6:00 p.m.) and important announcements.   Listen here on Anchor or on Spo...

Meet the new Chief of the Winchester Fire & Rescue Department, Jon Henschel, who has served the WFRD for over 20 years.  As always, we've got your Council Meeting preview (5/11 meeting & work session) and important announcements.

Dan and Amy are joined by the consultant facilitating Winchester's Strategic Plan. Also in this episode: - Council Preview (4/27 Meeting & Work Session) - Announcements

Dan & Amy are joined in-studio by Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Division Manager Don Riggleman to discuss the water treatment process and newly released Water Quality Report. View the report online at www.winchesterva.gov/utilities/water-quality-report . As always, we've got your Council Meeting (4/13) preview and important announcements.

In this Podcast: Arts & Vitality ManagerAlex Flanagan takes Dan and Amy on a tour of the Loudoun Street walking mall in Old Town Winchester, VA. We've also got your Council Meeting (3/23, 6:00 p.m.) agenda preview and important announcements! Listen on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. Or, read the transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review https://soundcloud.com/roussreview...

Hosts Dan and Amy are joined in studio by local historian and NAACP Education Chair Tyson Gilpin to discuss Winchester's Black History. Then, Amy quizzes Dan to see how much he's learned about Winchester in the last couple of months since he's arrived. As always, we've got a run-down of the Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 23.

It's been a while since we've had a Project Preview with Perry! On today's podcast, Public Services Director Perry Eisenach gives us a rundown of the current Valley Avenue improvements and Tevis Street & Hope Drive Extension projects.  Then, Dan and Amy call Animal Control Officer William Sales to discuss the recent incident involving wildlife at Jim Barnett Park and the scope o...

On this season 2 finale, Refuse and Recycling Manager Michael Neese joins host Barry Lee in the studio one last time to talk about the City's new Trash Cart Pilot Program. Plus, we give Barry a special send off as he hosts the program for the final time. We thank you, Barry!

Human Resources Director Paula Nofsinger joins Barry in the studio to talk about the multitude of available jobs at the City of Winchester. Also in this episode: • Council BLUF (Oct. 27 meeting and work session) • Announcements Transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Winchester's new City Manager Dan Hoffman paid a visit to the Rouss Review studio to introduce himself to the city. Then, Tim Y the History Guy gives a short lesson on the manager-council form of government. As always, we have the Council BLUF (Oct 13 meeting and work session), Now U Know, and important announcements.

Tim Y the History Guy gives a brief history of independent cities and the council-manager form of government in Winchester.  From October 15th's Rouss Review Podcast featuring Winchester's new City Manager Dan Hoffman.

Barry caught up with the City's Water Treatment Plant Facility Manager Farrell Owens and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw to talk about the top quality of Winchester's water, plus how we can keep our rivers and streams healthy. Then, a superhero stopped by. Meet Farrell Faucet! Also in this episode: • Council BLUF (8/25 meeting + work session) • Winchester 101 - European Settlement in the She...

Hear from Lynn Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation, about how the pandemic has effected sports, wellness, and recreation programs as well as the department's response to COVID-19. Also in this episode: • Council BLUF - August 11 Meeting & Work Session • Now U Know • Announcements Photo by Mika Baumeister via Unsplash

Dr. Colin Greene, director of the Lord Fairfax Health District, joined host Barry Lee in the studio to give an update on where Winchester is in the fight against the Coronavirus and emphasizes the importance of wearing masks. Then, Superintendent of Schools Jason Van Heukulem gives Barry an update on what the current reopening plan is for Winchester Public Schools. Also in this episode: - Council...

You have the power to decide how your community will be shaped for the next ten years - you only need to fill out the 2020 United States Census in order to harness that power! Census Partnership Specialist Kathleen O'Connell sat down with host Barry Lee to describe why the Census matters and how you can easily participate. Also in this episode: • Council BLUF (July 28 Council Meeting & Wo...

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on January 15 and MLK Day on January 20, "Tim Y the History Guy" details the contributions of local Civil Rights leaders to the national Civil Rights Movement.

Tim Y the History Guy is joined by Communications Director Amy Simmons for a special edition of Winchester 101. Hear about important women throughout Winchester's 275-year history in honor of Women's History Month.