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Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street
On March 19, 2023, at approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Scotland Street. Read on -
Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Prince George St. & Braxton Court on Monday, March 20
One lane of Scotland Street between Prince George Street and Braxton Court will be closed on Monday, March 20, 2023 so that GloFiber can install a cable. Read on -
City Council Authorizes Interim Agreement with Henderson Inc. for New Police Station
City Council voted on Thursday, March 9, to authorize an interim agreement with Henderson Inc. for the construction of a new police station and the relocation of the Public Works yard. Read on -
Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open
The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit. Read on -
Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open
The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit. Read on -
Fireworks Display for Private Event to Occur Saturday, March 11
?Residents and businesses near Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area should expect loud noises and flashes of light due to a privately contracted fireworks display planned for Saturday, March 11. Read on -
Residential Structure Fire – 100 Block of Westover Avenue
The City of Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to the 100 block of Westover Avenue for a residential structure fire. Read on -
Police Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny Suspects
The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that committed a grand larceny at a store in the Williamsburg Shopping Center. Read on -
Read the February 2023 Newsletter
The February 2023 newsletter is now available. Read on -
City of Williamsburg Voter Registrar Proposes Changes to Precinct Boundaries
The City of Williamsburg’s Voter Registrar is proposing changes to the boundaries of the City’s two voting precincts. Read on -
Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Armistead Ave. and Boundary St.
City of Williamsburg crews will be repairing a water leak on Scotland Street between Armistead Avenue and Boundary Street today. Read on. -
City of Williamsburg Asks for Input on African American Heritage Trail
The City of Williamsburg is hosting a community input session on the content of the planned African American Heritage Trail. Read on -
Presidents Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center. Read on -
Road Closure: Portion of Quarterpath Road to Close Until Spring
A portion of Quarterpath Road will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Read on -
William & Mary Honors Council Members Ramsey, Kern-Scheerer
As part of William & Mary's annual Charter Day commemoration, the university is honoring Williamsburg City Council members Barbara Ramsey and Stacy Kern-Scheerer. Read on -
Lane Closure: North Henry St. at Scotland Street on Tues., Feb. 14
The southbound lane of North Henry Street at Scotland Street will close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 so that a Dominion Energy contractor can repair a manhole at that location. Read on -
Rolling Road Closures for Bray School Move on Feb. 10
The Williamsburg Bray School move will cause rolling road closures downtown the morning of Friday, Feb. 10. Read on -
City of Williamsburg Launches Cybersecurity Training Pilot Program for Residents
The City of Williamsburg has launched a Resident Cybersecurity Training, a free pilot program that teaches residents how to raise their awareness of cybersecurity threats. Read on -
Investigators Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny from Motor Vehicle Suspects
?Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two people suspected of stealing items and money from an unlocked vehicle. Read on -
VDEM: Nuclear Power Stations Transition from Siren Warning System to Integrated Public Alert System
Effective Feb. 1, those living within an approximate 10-mile radius of Dominion Energy’s Surry Power Station will no longer hear siren alerts in the event of an emergency. Read on -
Mayor Pons Elected Chair of Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Mayor Douglas Pons was elected chair of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) on Jan. 19, 2023. Read on -
Freight Train Blocking North Henry Street Crossing
Due to technical issues, a freight train is stopped at the North Henry Street crossing. Read on -
WATA to Offer Free Service For Transit Equity Day, Feb. 3
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) will offer free transit service on Friday, Feb. 3 in observance of Transit Equity Day. Read on -
Tourism Development Fund Grant Program Opens Feb. 1
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Program will begin accepting online applications Feb. 1, 2023. Read on -
Contractor Hits Water Line on Matoaka Road
A contractor has hit a water line in the 200 block of Matoaka Road. Water will be cut off in that area as the line is repaired. Read on -
Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 12:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Scotland Street for a shooting with injuries. Read on -
Suspects Sought in Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation
Williamsburg Police Department is asking the public's assistance to identify suspects in a motor vehicle theft investigation. Read on -
Authorities Responding to Suspicious Package Found Near 600 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg Police are responding to a report of a suspicious package near 600 Jamestown Road. Please stay clear of the area until further notice. Read on -
Williamsburg Area Arts Commission to Host Forum on Audience Engagement
Williamsburg Area Arts Commission invites arts organization representatives and members of the community to its 2023 forum, “A Full House: Building Audiences for the Arts.” Read on -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center. Read on -
Parks & Recreation Releases Winter/Spring 2023 Newsletter
The Winter/Spring 2023 Parks & Recreation Newsletter is now available. Read on -
Pons, Kern-Scheerer Sworn In to City Council; Pons, Dent to Serve as Mayor, Vice Mayor
Douglas G. Pons and Stacy E. Kern-Scheerer sworn in to Williamsburg City Council on Jan. 6, 2023. Pons, W. Pat Dent named mayor and vice mayor, respectively. Read on -
Portion of Lafayette St. to Close Thursday, Jan. 5 for Sewer Line Maintenance
The northbound lane of Lafayette Street between 721 Lafayette St. and Wythe Avenue will be closed for maintenance work on a sewer line. Read on -
Read the December 2022 Newsletter
The December 2022 Newsletter is now available. Read on -
WPD: Help Us Identify Tampering with Auto Suspect
On Dec. 20, 2022, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Longhill Road for a tampering with auto report. Read on -
Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26, as well as Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2. Read on -
City Offices to Close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16
City of Williamsburg offices to close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Read on -
ROAD CLOSED: Lafayette Street Between N. England and Waller Streets
?Lafayette Street between N. England and Waller streets is closed due to a downed power pole. Read on -
City Council Selects Jim Joseph as the Inaugural Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award Recipient
City Council is pleased to announce Jim Joseph as the inaugural honoree of the Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award. Read on -
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Downtown Wayfinding Project
City to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Downtown Wayfinding Project Read on... -
Downtown Wayfinding Project
City Seeking Citizen Input through Survey on Downtown Wayfinding Project Read on...
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