Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Meeting 8-10-2026

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 10, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and development matters. Key procurement-related topics included two special use permit requests for telecommunications towers: a 158-foot monopole at Meadow Creek and Young's Lane, and a 199-foot monopole on Old Pike Road. The board approved the first tower permit and deferred the decision on the second to a later meeting to allow for more public information. The meeting also addressed concerns about emergency access related to a proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) compressor station in Elliston, with public comments highlighting environmental, health, and safety issues. The board expressed consensus not to move forward with MVP's proposed emergency access or pedestrian bridge agreements due to liability and feasibility concerns. Additionally, the board approved budget reallocations for the Montgomery County Public Schools nutrition fund and categorical reclassification, and authorized a $30,000 regional investment in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center to support technology commercialization and startup growth. No votes were taken on the MVP compressor station itself, but the board reaffirmed opposition to the project. The meeting concluded with reports on fire and rescue services and community events.