Middlesex Moves Forward With Real Estate Reassessment Plan
Middlesex County is preparing for its first real estate reassessment in four years, with some home values up by as much as 40%. The county, along with Mathews and King & Queen, issued a request for proposals earlier this month to hire a firm for the reassessment. Officials are aiming to review bids by mid-June […]
Read MoreYoung Adults Turning To Google For Basic Life Skills
Millennials and Gen Z are searching Google in record numbers for how-to guides on everyday tasks. Searches for things like “how to use a mop,” “how to set up autopay,” and “how to do an oil change” have hit all-time highs, according to Google. Experts say the rise may be tied to schools dropping hands-on […]
Read MoreYoungkin Veto Preserves Tax Breaks For Confederate Groups
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have removed tax-exempt status from several Confederate heritage organizations, including the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The bill, introduced by Delegate Alex Askew, passed both chambers before Youngkin blocked it for the second straight year. He said the measure […]
Read MoreUrbanna Holds Tax Rate Steady, Approves Water Rate Hike
Urbanna’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes no changes to real estate or personal property tax rates, but water customers will see higher bills. In-town water rates are set to jump nearly 10%, with a new minimum bi-monthly charge of $54.71. Out-of-town users will see a 5% hike. The budget is expected to be […]
Read MoreUrbanna Council Weighs Request For Two Homes On Quarter-acre Lot
Urbanna Town Council heard strong opinions at their recent meeting over a proposal to build two dwellings on a quarter-acre lot at 181 West Avenue. Neighbors argued the plan could open the door to more rentals and overdevelopment. Property owner Zack Lapinski though, said both homes would be for family use—not rentals—and denied any plan […]
Read MoreDream Fields To Celebrate 60 Years Of Little League Play In Weems
Dream Fields at 1385 Irvington Road in Weems will mark 60 years of Little League baseball on Wednesday. Lancaster County Little League president Tiffany Wolfe invited the community to a special celebration honoring past and present players at the ballpark. The event promises a fun night recognizing decades of local youth baseball.
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