Woodbridge, Va. –– Prince William officials have allocated money to pay for a portion of a $210,000 renovation of the Potomac National’s clubhouse.
In a vote Tuesday night, supervisors approved $70,000 for renovations to the locker rooms, restrooms and coaching offices at G. Richard Pfitzner baseball stadium in Woodbridge.
The team’s owner, Art Silber, and the Prince William Park Authority are expected to split the remaining two-thirds costs at $70,000 each.
The renovations were mandated by the the Washington Nationals, the major-league team associated with the Potomac Nationals, after they threatened to put a stop to games played at the stadium this upcoming season.
“When we heard the threat that there was the possibility that we may not be able to play ball at the stadium, we knew then it was pretty significant,” said Silber.
The planned renovation is really an addition to the clubhouse that was built along with the rest of the stadium in 1984.
New toilets will be added (where there is only one now), as well as new shower heads adding to the four there now (not all of which work because the whirlpool used to treat injured players now sits partially sits in the showers), and new office space and training room space.
In the letter from the Washington Nationals, the field itself was stated to have some of the worst playing conditions in Minor League Baseball’s Carolina League.
Silber said out of the 160 minor league ball parks, Pfitzner ranks as one of the 10 worst.
The upgrades should be completed in mid to late May, and games will take place during the renovation process.
The Potomac National’s are currently looking at other places in Prince William County to build a new stadium, because that’s where the team’s fan base is, said Silber.
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Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that transit service, which was suspended on Tuesday due to winter weather, is expected to resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8. Residents relying on public transportation are encouraged to plan accordingly and check for updates before traveling.
In addition to transit disruptions, the city’s trash collection schedule has been adjusted. Monday’s missed routes resumed today, and services will shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week. Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s on Thursday, and so on.
The City of Fredericksburg’s Public Works Department continues its efforts to clear snow and ice from roadways. Primary collector roads are reported to be in good condition, but some residential and collector roads remain compacted with snow and ice. Crews are applying plowing and chemical treatments as necessary to address these areas. As temperatures drop overnight, roads may refreeze, and drivers are urged to exercise caution when traveling.
The City also reminds property owners and occupants of their obligation to clear sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours after snowfall ends, or by noon the following day if precipitation occurs overnight or on a Sunday. Sand or abrasives may be used if removal isn’t feasible. Residents and businesses are also responsible for clearing ADA access ramps to ensure safe pedestrian passage.
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