Schools Present $22 Point 7 Million Budget Proposal
School officials presented a proposed 22.7 million dollar budget to county supervisors that includes a 2.5 percent pay raise and higher health insurance costs. School officials told supervisors the plan reflects a nearly four percent increase over the current budget while holding the county’s local contribution flat. Finance officials warned that rising salaries and benefits […]
Read MoreSupervisors Approve $35,000 Legal Services Payment
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has approved a 35 thousand dollar payment for legal services tied to the county’s waterfront development plans. The money will pay bond counsel Sands Anderson for work negotiating a contract for the Middlesex County Economic Development Authority involving the purchase of marina property on Broad Creek. County officials said […]
Read MoreStatewide 4 P M Burning Law Now In Effect
The Virginia Department of Forestry says the statewide 4 p.m. burning law is now in effect through April 30 as spring fire season begins. The law bans outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. within 300 feet of woods or dry grass, with violations carrying fines of up to 500 dollars. Forestry officials warn dry […]
Read MoreLancaster Reviews $16 Million Capital Plan
Lancaster officials are reviewing more than 16 million dollars in proposed capital projects over the next five years, with most of the cost tied to a planned sheriff’s office and emergency medical services facility. The Lancaster County planning commission heard department requests ranging from new jail security systems and patrol vehicles to ambulances and school […]
Read MoreState Approves Emergency Funding For Little Wicomico Dredging
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission has approved 2.6 million dollars in emergency funding to dredge the federal navigation channel of the Little Wicomico River. The unanimous vote follows warnings that the shallow channel poses safety risks and threatens local jobs tied to fishing, marinas, and seafood processing. The Northern Neck Planning District Commission says emergency […]
Read MoreSpeed Cameras Generate Millions Across Virginia
Cities and counties across Virginia collected about 54 million dollars from speed enforcement cameras last year, a sharp increase from the year before, according to the Virginia State Police. Nearly 50 local agencies now operate cameras in school zones and highway work areas, with New Kent County leading the state after bringing in more than […]
Read MoreTree Removal Shuts Down Norris Bridge Temporarily
Not a lot of details so far, but we have learned that traffic was stopped in both directions on the Norris Bridge for more than an hour Wednesday evening while Dominion Energy crews removed a large split tree on the White Stone side. The closure backed up traffic as crews worked to clear the hazard. […]
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