Kilmarnock Accepting Applications for Town Council Vacancy
The Town of Kilmarnock is accepting applications for a vacancy on its Town Council. Interested, qualified voters may apply online or submit a hard copy with a resume and letter of interest. Applications are due by 5PM Friday. The council plans to review candidates at a December 1 committee meeting, with the interim appointment expected […]
Read MoreUrbanna Main Street Announces 2025 Holiday Home Tour
Urbanna Main Street will host its 2025 Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring five historic homes and two cultural sites. Highlights include the James Mills Scottish Factor Store and Museum, which will host The Colonial Singers of Williamsburg from 1-2 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and […]
Read MoreLancaster Planning Commission Recommends Updates To Solar Ordinance And Comprehensive Plan
Lancaster planners voted to recommend changes to the county’s residential solar ordinance and comprehensive plan, moving the proposals to the board of supervisors for approval. Key updates include renaming the ordinance small-scale solar, setting a 25-kilowatt limit, capping ground-mounted panels at 2,500 square feet and 15 feet high, and requiring special exceptions for projects exceeding […]
Read MoreNorthumberland County Supervisors Approve Borrowing For Capital Projects
Northumberland County supervisors voted 4-0 Thursday to borrow $3.4 million to cover a $5 million revenue anticipation note, fund capital improvements, and bolster the undesignated fund balance. About $995,000 will go to tax-exempt bonds for capital projects, including replacing aging election equipment, with the remaining $2.43 million for other priorities. Officials say the funding will […]
Read MoreUrbanna Approves Apartments In Historic Bank Building
The Urbanna Town Council approved a Special Use Permit on November 13 to convert the second and third floors of the former Bank of Middlesex into two apartments. Construction on the second floor will begin immediately, with the third floor to follow later. The first floor will remain as office or retail space. The building’s […]
Read MoreWestland Beach At Windmill Point Officially Opens After Nearly $5 Million Restoration
Lancaster County residents now have a fully restored public beach at Windmill Point. The 15-month, $4.8 million project increased the beach area 20-fold, adding a 450-foot pier, public restrooms, a 50-space parking lot, and ADA-compliant amenities. About $2 million came from state and federal grants for flood preparedness. Officials say the project not only improves […]
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