Missed the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
Forum? – Don’t worry; there are more ways to learn and share your thoughts online. Take a look at the educational presentation and complete the survey from the comfort of your couch.

The County is considering a TDR program as a way to provide incentives for residents, landowners and businesses that could shift potential development in Rural Lands (sending areas) to areas that are already planned for development (receiving areas).

For more information about the TDR program, call 253-6685 or send us an e-mail.

There's no such thing as a "tornado season" – Tornadoes are common in Virginia. In fact, 62 tornadoes struck the Commonwealth during the past three years, injuring more than 220 citizens and causing nearly $48 million in damage to homes, businesses and other property. Tornadoes can strike anywhere, at anytime and you need to know what to do. The best way to be ready is to practice a drill in your home, workplace and school.

Plan now to be part of the 2011 Statewide Tornado Drill on March 15 at 9:45 a.m. For more information on how to conduct a drill and to register, visit the website.

Annual Spring Cleanup scheduled – Calling all County civic, youth and neighborhood organizations! Are you ready to get outside and help the environment? The James City Clean County Commission’s 29th Annual Spring Cleanup will be held March 26, April 2 and 9 and we need your help.

Over the years, volunteers have removed over 200 million pounds of trash from County roads and illegal dump sites. Applications are available at the County’s website or by calling 565-3664. Applications are due March 12.

Prevent crime through landscaping – Take a quick look at your home and yard. Do trees and bushes cover part of your windows? Can you see over your hedges? Simple landscaping tasks can help make your home not only look nice but be safe too.

The Police Department is available to conduct a free security survey of your home or business. Officers will provide suggestions and information on how to keep your home or business safe. For more information, visit the website or call
253-2481.

It’s Family Fun Night! – Time for a little March madness – both on the court and off – March 12, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the James City/Williamsburg Community Center.

Join us for three hours of family fun creating arts and crafts, searching for the lost leprechaun, “spring”ing to life in the gym, playing a little b-ball, splashing in the pool, challenging your family on the Wii and more. Registration is $3 per person and kids 12 years and younger are FREE! Pay at the door.

For more information, visit the website or call 259-4200.

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