Town of Altavista, Virginia

06/01/2026

REMINDER:
The Town of Altavista implemented a new communication system to enhance the way our citizens receive important updates about town activities, town services, and emergencies.
Urgent updates are sent through text messaging, and less urgent news via email. This service is free to our citizens.
To sign up, stop by the Town Hall office or visit our website: https://www.altavistava.gov/news_detail_T12_R104.php

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

NOTICE:
In observance of Memorial Day,
the Town of Altavista will be closed
on Monday, May 25th.
There will be no ACTS bus service on this day.

05/15/2026

🚧 Traffic Update: Frazier Road Closure 🚧

Please be advised that Frazier Road will remain closed from Lynch Mill Road to Edgewood Avenue through the weekend as improvement work continues in the area. Detours are in place to help guide traffic safely around the closure.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make these important improvements for our community.

05/14/2026

🚨 VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

The Altavista Summer Business Showcase is coming to the Booker Building on July 17th from 4–9 PM, and we are currently seeking vendors that are based in or connected to Altavista!

This event will feature:
• 7+ food trucks
• Live DJ
• Splash Pad fun
• Indoor & outdoor vendor spaces
• Community activities and shopping
• Paid advertising and regional promotion to help drive attendance

We are looking for:
🛍 Retail businesses
🎨 Makers & creatives
🍪 Specialty food vendors
🧵 Handmade products
💼 Service-based businesses
🏢 Local organizations & entrepreneurs

Indoor spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Vendor Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9kcAdM0nHUnaEIaRxewds1V4hVzfYfAXPNnu1feUTnPZODQ/viewform?usp=preview

05/08/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT !!
Frazier Road Closure
May 11th - 15th
from Edgewood to Lynch Mill
There will be detours in place. Please drive safely, and be mindful of the traffic directors. Thank you for your patience.

05/04/2026

UPDATE:
This boil water notice has been lifted.

UPDATE:
The waterline break has been fixed.
All citizens in this area are required to boil their drinking water for forty-eight (48) hours. Thank you.

PUBLIC NOTICE !!
There has been a main waterline break on Forest Street, Altavista. Citizens in this area will be out of water until the issue is resolved. Public Works is working diligently to resolve the matter. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience.