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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Nov. 30 Workforce Housing Community Meeting Scheduled for Clark Lane

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James City County officials want to hear from you! Join us for Dinner and Dialogue, the third in a new series of community meetings to help plan workforce housing for Clark Lane and Mooretown Road. The meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6:...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

James City County Launches Email Notification Service for Public Meeting Documents

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James City County is excited to announce the launch of a new email notification service that alerts subscribers when public meeting documents become available. This service improves transparency and provides easy access to meeting agendas, minutes and oth...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes Due Dec. 5

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James City County personal property and real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Tuesday, Dec. 5. If you have not received your tax bill, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 757-253-6705. Taxes are still due even if you did not recei...

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

One Fatality in Single-Vehicle Crash on Forge Road

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At 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2023, the James City County Police and Fire Departments responded to a single-vehicle accident on Forge Road between Lakeview Drive and Little Creek Dam Road intersections. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a black 2023...

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Virginia’s Newest “LOVE” sign in Freedom Park

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A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the unveiling of Virginia’s newest LOVE sign, located in Freedom Park. Planning for the LOVEwork sign began in early 2022, including a public contest to encourage artwork submissions which incorporated the County’s history...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Chickahominy Riverfront Park Fishing Pier Reopens!

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The Chickahominy Riverfront Park fishing pier replacement project has been completed. The project included demolition and removal of the previous deteriorating pier and construction of a new pier, substantially larger, in the same space. The pier experien...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Driver Arrested for DUI After Collision with School Bus

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On Nov. 15 at 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving three vehicles, one of which was a school bus, in the 200 block of Jolly Pond Road. Phyllis Poole, a 59-year-old resident of James City County, was observed exhibiting behavior consistent wi...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Larson to Serve as President-Elect on VACo Executive Committee

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Ruth Larson, Berkeley Representative on the James City County Board of Supervisors, was elected to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) 2023-24 Executive Committee during the 89th Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 14. She will serve as the President-...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Watson Selected as Director of Social Services

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Barbara Watson has been promoted to director of Social Services effective Dec. 16, 2023.

Watson has served in a leadership capacity in James City County since 2001 when she began working as director of Neighborhood Connections. Since 2006, she has served a...

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Posted on: November 6, 2023

2023 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

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Self-HaulResidents may drop off leaves free of charge from Nov. 12 to Jan. 15 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, located at 1204 Jolly Pond Rd. The Convenience Center is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to clear bags, residents may...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Arrest Made in Connection with Papa John’s Robbery

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James City County Police Department (JCCPD) Detectives have successfully made an arrest in connection with the armed robbery that took place on Oct. 19 at Papa John’s, located at 5559 Olde Towne Road. During the investigation of this incident, JCCPD disse...

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

November Events from Parks & Recreation

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AQUATICSRec RacersTuesdays/Thursdays, Nov. 21-Jan. 2*, $120/session Level 1 • Ages 7-10: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Level 2 • Ages 11-14: 6:30-7:30 p.m. *no class Nov. 23James City County Recreation Center Rec racers is a ...

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Posted on: October 9, 2023

Parks & Recreation Earns Top Honors at State Conference

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James City County Parks & Recreation earned seven top honors, bestowed by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society during its 70th Annual Conference held in September in James City County. Over 500 delegates, exhibitors, speakers and volunt...

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Fall 2023 Activity Brochure Available!

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This Fall edition of Destination Recreation features a wide variety of new adventures to celebrate the cooler temperatures in our beautiful and colorful outdoors! James City County parks have always been “pet-friendly” and in this issue we’ll hit the “paw...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Little Creek Reservoir Park Boat Launch and Park Store Temporarily Close

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The Little Creek Reservoir Park boat launch and Park Store are closed until further notice. Low water levels have impacted the launching of all watercraft vessels including boats, kayaks and canoes. Once water levels have risen to a safe...

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