The Town of Front Royal has opened applications for its 2025–2026 Citizens Academy, a program designed to give residents a closer look at how local government works.
The academy begins Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and runs through May 25, 2026. Over the course of eight monthly sessions, participants will tour town facilities, hear directly from department leaders, and take part in hands-on activities showcasing essential services. A graduation ceremony and recognition will be held at the May 25 Town Council meeting.
Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of the October kickoff. Departments scheduled to take part include:
- Local Government
- Public Safety (Front Royal Police Department)
- Water Works (Water Treatment Plant)
- Planning & Zoning
- Community Development and Tourism
- Waste Water Treatment Plant
- Energy Services
- Public Works
Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and either live in the Town of Front Royal or own a business within town limits. Priority will be given to residents. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, with no more than two absences allowed.
The final instructional session is scheduled for April 15, 2026.
Applications are now open at frontroyalva.com.
Information from a release. Edited by Dan McDermott.
