Posted on: March 21, 2023
The City of Williamsburg’s online payment system for utility and tax bills will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Payments can be made in-person or via the 24-hour payment dropbox at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Beca...
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Posted on: March 19, 2023
On March 19, 2023, at approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Scotland Street.
Upon arrival, officers found three people who had been shot, a 25-year-old male and two 24-year-old males. Williamsburg Fire uni...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
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.
The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will alternate lanes.&nb...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to authorize that the city manager enter into an interim agreement with Henderson Inc. for the construction of the Williamsburg Police Station and the relocation of the Public Works yard. ...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
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.
Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
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.
Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
Residents and businesses near Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area should expect loud noises and flashes of light due to a privately contracted fireworks display that is planned for Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
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.
The first unit arrived on scene at 2:24 p.m. and found smoke and fire showing from the res...
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
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.
On Feb. 28, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers respon...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
The City of Williamsburg’s Voter Registrar is proposing changes to the boundaries of the City’s two voting precincts.
The current Stryker precinct polling place has a significantly larger number of registered voters assigned to it than the Matoaka precinct...
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Posted on: February 23, 2023
City of Williamsburg crews will be repairing a water leak on Scotland Street between Armistead Avenue and Boundary Street today.
Work will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until the early afternoon. One lane will be closed. Motorists should expect de...
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Posted on: February 17, 2023
The City of Williamsburg is hosting a community input session on the content of the planned African American Heritage Trail.
The input session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road. ...
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Posted on: February 15, 2023
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.
Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garbage and r...
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
A portion of Quarterpath Road will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
The dirt portion of Quarterpath Road, from near Battery Boulevard to Redoubt Park, will be closed until early spring.
The rain in recent months has caused many potholes i...
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
As part of William & Mary's annual Charter Day commemoration of its founding in 1693, the university is honoring Williamsburg City Council members Barbara Ramsey and Stacy Kern-Scheerer.
Barbara Ramsey, class of 1975, is receiving the Alumni Medallion,...
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
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.
Traffic in that area will be traffic-controlled.
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
On Friday, Feb. 10, the Williamsburg Bray School building will move from its current location at 524 Prince George St. to the corner of Nassau and Francis streets.
The move will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, weather permitting, and cause rolling road closures...
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Posted on: February 6, 2023
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.
The Resident Cybersecurity Training uses a course from KnowBe4, an industry leader i...
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two people suspected of stealing items and money from an unlocked vehicle.
On Jan. 9, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Englan...
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
RICHMOND, VA – Effective today, Feb. 1, 2023, those living within an approximate 10-mile radius of Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station (NAPS) and Surry Power Station (SPS), will no longer hear siren alerts in the event of an emergency. Dom...
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Posted on: January 31, 2023
Mayor Douglas Pons was elected chair of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) on Jan. 19, 2023.
HRPDC is a regional organization – one of 21 planning district commissions in Virginia – that includes the Hampton Roads area’s 17 mu...
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Posted on: January 29, 2023
Due to technical issues, a freight train is stopped at the North Henry Street crossing.
The crossing may be blocked for a few hours. Please use an alternate route.
We appreciate your patience.
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) will offer free transit service on Friday, Feb. 3 in observance of Transit Equity Day.
Transit Equity Day is observed annually to promote public transit as a civil right and a strategy to combat climate change. It...
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Program will begin accepting online applications Feb. 1, 2023.
The Tourism Development Fund is intended to increase patronage to restaurants, attractions, hotels, and events in the City of Williamsburg through f...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
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.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
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.
The first officer, who was nearby and heard the gunshots, arrived to the scene within seconds and found a 3...
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Posted on: January 23, 2023
On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of 2nd Street to take a report for a past-occurred motor vehicle theft. On Dec. 8, 2022, the stolen vehicle was recovered in the 12000 block of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News,...
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
Williamsburg Police are responding to a report of a suspicious package near 600 Jamestown Road. Please stay clear of the area until further notice.
The Newport News Bomb Squad is enroute.
Jamestown Road will be closed between Landrum Drive and Ukr...
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Posted on: January 17, 2023
The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission (WAAC) invites representatives from all interested arts organizations and members of the community to its 2023 forum, “A Full House: Building Audiences for the Arts.” The event will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 9, 2023, at th...
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Posted on: January 12, 2023
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.
Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Posted on: January 10, 2023
Douglas G. Pons and Stacy Kern-Scheerer were sworn in to the Williamsburg City Council on Jan. 6, 2023, at the Courthouse of 1770 on Duke of Gloucester Street.
Pons is serving his fourth term on City Council, and Kern-Scheerer is serving her first. Their f...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
The northbound lane of Lafayette Street between 721 Lafayette St. and Wythe Avenue will be closed for maintenance work on a sewer line between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Only one lane will be open while the work is begin performed, alternati...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
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. The initial investigation revealed that an unidentified man was looking inside parked vehicles and pulling on vehicle door...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26, as well as Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street.
Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed Friday, De...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
City of Williamsburg offices will close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 for a staff event.
Need to pay a City bill when offices are closed? A convenient 24-hour bill payment dropbox is located at the front of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St...
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Posted on: December 12, 2022
Lafayette Street between N. England and Waller streets is closed due to a downed power pole.
A tractor-trailer struck a pole near Botetourt Street, affecting Dominion and Cox lines.
The street closure may last several hours.
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Posted on: December 8, 2022
City Council is pleased to announce Jim Joseph as the inaugural honoree of the Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award.
This new award honors individuals or groups who have made a lasting, positive impact on the City of Williamsburg community.
Joseph, 86, has live...
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Posted on: December 1, 2022
The City of Williamsburg’s biennial State of the City Address will be presented during a public reception and stream online on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
The pre-taped address will show at 6:15 p.m. as part of a public reception in the Stryker Cente...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
Firefighters prevented a blaze from extending into the living space of an apartment building this morning.
The Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm at High Street View Apartments, 150 Kings Manor Drive, at 4:08 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. ...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
The Williamsburg Police Department, in partnership with Williamsburg Human Services, is pleased to announce the seventh annual “Stuff the Cruiser” Toy Drive. Please join us throughout November and December to donate toys to families within our community.
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Posted on: November 17, 2022
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.
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Posted on: November 16, 2022
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of its 2022 Digital Cities Survey, and Williamsburg, Virginia, placed third in the United States of populations less than 75,000.
Now in its 22nd year, the annual survey is recognizing cities ut...
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
The City of Williamsburg will observe Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Quarterpath Recreation Center, and the Williamsburg-James City County Co...
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Posted on: November 2, 2022
The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.
Join the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvati...
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Posted on: October 30, 2022
Between November and January, citizens can rake loose leaves to the curb for free collection on select weeks.
The City is divided into two collection routes, Red and Blue. Each route will have five collection weeks, starting the week of Nov. 7 fo...
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
Investigators are asking for the community’s help to identify two armed robbery suspects.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the 400 block of Dunning Street.&...
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
The Home First Williamsburg program moved its first three families into stable housing in October.
Home First Williamsburg is a collaboration between the City of Williamsburg’s Human Services Department, Bacon Street Youth & Family Services, and 3e Res...
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Posted on: October 23, 2022
The City of Williamsburg will host public information sessions on two Capitol Landing Road projects on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.
The public can choose to attend one of two sessions, scheduled for 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in Room 128 of the Stryker Center, 412 ...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
Trick-or-treat hours in the City of Williamsburg are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, for children 12 and under.
Households that do not want to participate should turn off their porch lights.
Williamsburg Police Department recomme...
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Posted on: October 19, 2022
Milling and paving on portions of Richmond and Bypass roads in the City of Williamsburg will begin this weekend.
The work will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, weather permitting, and will require occasional lane closures. Paving will occu...
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Posted on: October 16, 2022
The Criminal Investigations Bureau charged Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, with unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.
On Oct. 12, 2022, investigators discovered that Richard Gibson attempted to place his cellphone bet...
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Posted on: October 16, 2022
The Williamsburg Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in the parking lot of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St.
Bring any expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medic...
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Posted on: October 13, 2022
Andreia Anghel, 29 of Queens, New York, and Sandor Anghel, 33 of Hemet, Calif., are wanted for committing grand larceny and conspiring to commit larceny. The two offenders stole jewelry valued at $171,000 from a business in the 400 block of W. Duke of Glo...
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Posted on: October 11, 2022
The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding.
Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...
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Posted on: October 11, 2022
The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding.
Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...
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Posted on: October 12, 2022
From Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization:
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to the horizon year 2050. This plan will address future transportation needs for t...
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Posted on: October 3, 2022
On Sept. 27, 2022, investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained warrants against Arley Vaughn Nemo III, 42 of Portsmouth. Investigators determined that Nemo III broke into a vehicle in the 1400 block of Richmond Road and stole property v...
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Posted on: September 29, 2022
Waller Mill Park will close at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Quarterpath Recreation Center will close at 4:30 p.m.
The park will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Quarterpath Recreation Center will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1.&a...
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Posted on: October 2, 2022
The Williamsburg Police Department is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 2022.
The blood drive will be located at the Community Building, 401 N. Boundary St., in Williamsburg.
To schedule an appointment, please visit...
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
Waller Mill Park and Quarterpath Recreation Center have announced closures due to the expected storm this weekend.
- Waller Mill Park will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2.
- Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year.
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year.
In partnership with Midtown Row, Baker has been contracted with the City of Williamsburg to install ...
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Posted on: September 27, 2022
On Sept. 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Richmond Road for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The initial investigation revealed that two unidentified men walked into the restaurant, and one of the men p...
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Posted on: September 26, 2022
The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance concerning a recent burglary of landscaping equipment from the Colonial Williamsburg area.
On Sept. 7, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Visitor...
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Posted on: September 25, 2022
A downed power line caused a brush fire in Redoubt Park during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Williamsburg Fire crews arrived at Redoubt Park, 510 Quarterpath Road, at 12:51 a.m. to find a fire in progress at Redoubt #1. The f...
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Posted on: September 25, 2022
The City of Williamsburg is asking the public to provide input on the City’s priorities for the next two years through an online survey.
The survey can be found at williamsburgva.gov/giosurvey22. It closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7. The survey...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
In-person early voting for the November General Election begins today, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.
The races for the 1st Congressional District and two seats on the Williamsburg City Council are on the ballot. See a sample ballot at williamsburgva.g...
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Posted on: September 21, 2022
The Williamsburg Police Department is currently in possession of property recovered earlier this month during an investigation of larcenies from vehicles in the City of Williamsburg and York County.
If you have claim to the recovered property, please conta...
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Posted on: September 19, 2022
The City of Williamsburg’s Fire and Police departments will go head-to-head in a charity softball game to benefit Heritage Humane Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Quarterpath Park.
The game begins at 1:30 p.m.
The event is open to the publi...
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Posted on: September 17, 2022
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with locality study partners City of Williamsburg and James City County, will hold public information meetings on Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20 for the Route 199 Project Pipeline Study.
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
The Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority (HTRFA) voted unanimously on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, to negotiate an interim agreement with MEB to design and build a regional indoor sports facility on property in the City of Williamsburg.&n...
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Posted on: September 12, 2022
The Virginia Municipal League awarded the City of Williamsburg with the 2022 Innovation Award in the category of Risk Management for its Reserve Protection budget strategy through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The statewide competition recognizes innova...
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Posted on: September 11, 2022
On Sept. 4, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., officers took a report of a missing adult with mental disabilities from the 200 block of Parkway Drive in the City of Williamsburg.
The initial investigation revealed that James Robert Cox, 61 of Willia...
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Posted on: September 9, 2022
The 8th annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race will feature over a dozen local businesses and organizations in a multi-day adventure race throughout the City of Williamsburg from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.
Teams of two or four players will complete a ...
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Posted on: August 31, 2022
On June 29, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers responded to a bike shop at 100 College Row for a report of a suspicious incident.
The initial investigation revealed that two men purchased five OneWheel electric boards totaling $12,757.31...
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Posted on: August 30, 2022
The City of Williamsburg’s Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2021 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Gold Award from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.
The Gold Award is given to localities that meet the excellen...
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Posted on: August 29, 2022
The City of Williamsburg will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Quarterpath Recreation Center, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative...
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Posted on: August 29, 2022
City of Williamsburg residents are invited to attend the 2021 National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at High Street, 1430 Richmond Road.
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts would like to notify our guests and residents that on Aug. 22, 2022, multiple fox bites and sightings were reported in the City of Williamsburg, specifically in the areas of Mimosa Drive, Boundary Street, Couns...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
The complete Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget can now be viewed in its entirety on the City of Williamsburg website.
You can read and download the full budget at williamsburgva.gov/budget.
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
A wild gray fox bit five people, one dog, and one cat in the City of Williamsburg during the overnight hours of Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Fox bites and sightings were reported in the areas of Mimosa Drive, Boundary Street, Counselor’s...
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Posted on: August 17, 2022
The City of Williamsburg will host a series of Future Festivals to gather public input as part of its biennial Goals, Initiatives, and Outcomes (GIO) process.
Every two years, the Williamsburg City Council identifies strategic objectives for the City gover...
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Posted on: August 15, 2022
The community is invited to an open house at the Williamsburg Police Station, 425 Armistead Ave., between 3 and 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Meet officers and investigators, take a tour of the station, see demonstrations of police equipment, ask questions...
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Posted on: August 9, 2022
A Williamsburg man died after a tree fell on his moving vehicle on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a motor-vehicle incident at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday on Jamestown Road near the intersection with Bayberry Lane. A 2018 Chevy ...
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Posted on: August 9, 2022
Jamestown Road between John Tyler Lane and Mill Neck Road is closed due to a motor vehicle incident.
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Posted on: August 8, 2022
An investigation into a wastewater overflow at Pump Station 10 has determined the cause to be a part failure at the pump.
A City of Williamsburg Public Works & Utilities employee discovered the overflow the morning of Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, up...
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Posted on: August 7, 2022
City of Williamsburg crews are investigating a wastewater overflow at Pump Station 10, located near Monticello Avenue and the William & Mary School of Education driveway.
The Department of Public Works & Utilities and Williamsburg Fire Department a...
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Posted on: July 26, 2022
On Friday, July 29 and Friday, August 5, the Williamsburg Police Department will conduct practical training exercises at Matthew Whaley Elementary School.
This training will involve a large police presence in the area. Simulated gunfire may be us...
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Posted on: July 12, 2022
A suspicious device found in the parking lot of Midtown Row – on the Earth Fare side – has been determined to be a rubber toy.
Williamsburg Fire and Police departments responded to a call of a possible hand grenade in the 200 block of Monticello Avenue at ...
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Posted on: June 28, 2022
City of Williamsburg will observe Independence Day on Monday, July 4, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative offices in the Stryker Center, and the Will...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
This month, the City of Williamsburg begins its biannual citizen survey using the National Community Survey (NCS). The NCS is a collaborative program between the National Research Center at Polco and the International City/County Management Association. T...
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Posted on: June 20, 2022
Starting Friday, July 1, 2022, Waller Mill Park will be open seven days a week.
Williamsburg Parks and Recreation first announced a reduction in the park’s operating hours in October 2021 due to an ongoing shortage of part-time park employees, cl...
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Posted on: June 20, 2022
On Sunday, July 3, 2022, the City of Williamsburg, William & Mary, and Colonial Williamsburg will once again host Community Appreciation Day on the lawn of the Art Museums.
Started last year as a thank you to the community for their collectiv...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
The City of Williamsburg has asked the seven members of the Williamsburg Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) to continue serving on the workgroup for another year.
City Council formed the TRC in July 2021 to study the impact of racism, disenfranchisem...
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Posted on: June 15, 2022
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative offices in the Stryker Center, and the Williamsb...
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
Virginia Regional Ballet has been named the recipient of the 2022 Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority.
Mayor Douglas Pons presented co-founder Adelle Carpenter with the award during the City Council meeting on Thu...
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
Virginia Regional Ballet has been named the recipient of the 2022 Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority.
Mayor Douglas Pons presented co-founder Adelle Carpenter with the award during the City Council meeting on Thu...
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Posted on: June 7, 2022
On June 5, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to 1500 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of an abduction/motor vehicle larceny that occurred earlier that morning.
The initial investigation revealed that at 5 a.m., the suspect walked from 73...
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Posted on: March 5, 2021
Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...
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Posted on: January 14, 2021
The City of Williamsburg is inviting the public to provide their input on its Wayfinding Project in a virtual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
A link to attend the meeting can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding. No registration is requi...
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Posted on: March 2, 2021
The City of Williamsburg is seeking public input on the Downtown Wayfinding Project through a survey that opened today.
The survey can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding and closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 8.
The city is developing a plan to enhance ...
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