Rouss Review

It's the season 4 premiere of the Rouss Review Podcast! We're doing things a little different around here this season. Part 1 will feature all the current events and upcoming Council meeting information; Part 2, "City Works," will contain engaging interviews with city staff. Listen to one, the other, or both!

In this Season 3 finale episode, Public Works Director Justin Hall gives Dan and Amy a rundown of the City's leaf and snow removal processes.Also in this episode:-Council Preview (meeting and work session 12/14)-Coming-UpsTranscripts are available online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Dan is joined in the studio by Winchester's Main Street Program Manager Alex Flanigan, Parks Director Chris Konyar and the new Assistant Director of Parks, Jason Brown to talk about the fun holiday programs and events in Old Town and at Jim Barnett Park. Dan's also got your Council Preview (11/23 meeting and work session). Transcripts posted online soon at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Winchester Police Chief John Piper makes another visit to the studio, this time speaking on the toll that mental health-related calls are taking on the department and a need for more state and local support.Also in this episode:❇️ Council Preview - November 9 meeting & work session❇️ AnnouncementsTranscripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Dr. Jason Van Heukelum stops by the studio to update Dan & Amy on the current state of Winchester Public Schools as they adapt to post-COVID realities and gives an update on the now-open Shihadeh Innovation Center.As always, we've got your Council Preview (October 26 meeting) and important announcements.Transcripts available online at winchesterva.gov/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=7324ef32a71d418cb798f57e148eba49Transcripts online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

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-OjDGEr4EAT6Transcripts online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

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)• AnnouncementsTranscripts 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? View transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-reviewcity of winchester podcastwinchester podcastcity council podcastwinchester council podcastdan hoffman podcastCodes By Rouss Review is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.

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 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, SoundCloud, and more. Rather read? View the transcripts at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

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-reviewhttps://soundcloud.com/roussreview/old-town-winchester-walking-tour

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 of work for ACOs.  As always, we have a summation of what's to come at the February 9th Council meeting and some important announcements.