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Ever Wonder How Front Royal Runs? Citizens Academy Opens Applications for New Class
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes to keep Front Royal running?
How does the Town deliver electricity to homes and businesses? What happens to wastewater after it disappears down the drain? How does the Town make decisions about new development, road maintenance, and public safety?
Residents interested in finding out can get an inside look through the Town of Front Royal’s Citizens Academy, which is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 program.
The free, interactive program begins Wednesday, November 18, 2026, and continues through June 2027, giving participants the chance to learn directly from the people who run Town departments and provide essential community services.
But anyone interested in participating should apply soon. Enrollment is limited to just 12 people.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Local Government
The Citizens Academy was created to help residents better understand how local government works and encourage greater community involvement.
Rather than simply sitting through presentations, participants can expect demonstrations, tours of Town facilities, and opportu...