Williamsburg Budget Proposal Includes Water Rate Increase
The City of Williamsburg is rolling out a proposed 121 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year. The plan keeps the real estate tax rate unchanged but calls for a 7 percent increase in water rates to fund infrastructure upgrades. It also adds 14 full-time positions, with major spending focused on education, debt service, […]
Read MoreGloucester County Administrator Fired In Split Vote
A major shakeup in Gloucester County government after supervisors voted to terminate the county administrator. The board approved the move in a narrow 4 to 3 vote, ending the tenure of Carol Steele, who had worked for the county for nearly 40 years. Supporters of the decision say it reflects a need for new direction, […]
Read MoreDeltaville Sock Burning Marks Start Of Boating Season
A unique Chesapeake Bay tradition is drawing crowds once again in Deltaville. Hundreds gathered for the annual sock-burning and oyster roast, marking the unofficial start of boating season. The event, now in its ninth year, celebrates the end of winter by tossing socks into a fire—a tradition dating back to the 1970s. Organizers say it’s […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Budget Talks Stall As Officials Face Shortfall
Middlesex County leaders are running into roadblocks trying to balance a 37 million dollar budget. Supervisors have delayed final approval until at least late April, waiting on state funding decisions that directly impact schools and social services. In the meantime, the draft budget includes possible tax increases, including a 15 cent hike on personal property […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Strong In Middlesex And Mathews Counties
Voter turnout is running strong in a special redistricting election across parts of Virginia. Mathews County leads the state with nearly 23 percent of voters casting ballots early, while Middlesex County ranks near the top at 17 percent. Election officials say the turnout is unusually high, with voting open through April 21.
Read MoreSupervisors Restore Funding For Second Transit Bus
Middlesex County leaders are reversing course and putting money back into a second Bay Transit bus. Supervisors had earlier considered cutting one of the two buses to save nearly 48-thousand dollars in the upcoming budget. But after public pushback, they restored full funding at about 95-thousand dollars. Residents told the board demand already exceeds capacity, […]
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