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December 2011
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Raccoon tests positive for the rabies virus in James City County
- James City County to host Enterprise Zone workshop
- JCC Board of Supervisors accepting applications for Clean County Commission
- Parks and Rec January Events, Classes and Activities
- James City County Development Review Committee reschedules December meeting
- James City County closings for December and January - UPDATED
- JCC Police arrest man for soliciting a child over the Internet
-
County’s Economic Development Authority elects officers for 2012
- Give your loved ones the gift of safety
- James City County retirees recognized
- JCC closings for December and January
- 2011 Chairman’s Awards recognize staff and a supporter of nation’s veterans
- James City County closings for December and January
- Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Dec. 14
- JCC Planning Commission Policy Committee cancels Dec. 15 meeting
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JCC Board of Supervisors schedules Special Meeting for December 20
November 2011
- Breakfast with Santa
- Freedom Park Interpretive Center opens
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules December 2011 meetings
- Winter Preparedness Week is Dec. 4-10
- JCC Parks and Rec December Events, Classes and Activities
- Governor Supports Local Small Business Day
- Ferry ‘Pocahontas’ removed from service until Monday
-
St. Bede Catholic Church Mausoleum Addition public hearing delayed
- County appoints Economic Development Authority Director for vacant position
- JCC Police announce 2011 Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign
- JCC closings for Thanksgiving holiday
- U. S. Court certifies Department Of Justice preclearance exemption for JCC
- JCC offers free class for First-time Homebuyers
- JCC selects Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Captain John Smith Award
- It’s Time to Fall Back: Change Your Clock, Check Your Battery
- Community Forum to be held Monday, Nov. 7, to get input on WJCC's Strategic Plan
October 2011
- JCC closings for Veterans Day
- Berkeley District Candidates Forum on JCC TV
- JCC bank robber arrested
- First national Emergency Alert System test scheduled for Nov. 9
- JCC Parks & Rec Nov. 2011 Events, Classes, and Activities
- JCSA moves to new Operations Center building
- Community Center gym and walking track closed through Oct. 31
- Roberts District Candidates Forum on JCC TV
- Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Social Services Release - Helping Virginians Stay Warm This Winter
- JCC announces leaf collection options
- Certification required for select Development Management applications
- Raccoon Tests Positive for the Rabies Virus
- JCC to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Parks and Recreation Commission schedules community meetings
- Trick-or-treat hours set for James City County
- James City County Police to hold Shred-A-Thon
- Assistant building officials hired
- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Contract Committee Public Meeting Notice
- Register for free class on saving money and credit reports
- James City County offers free class for first time home buyers
- Breathe Healthy® signs Distribution Agreement: James City County firm acquires contract for distribution of their product in the Middle East
- Irene victims can visit SBA loan centers before they close tomorrow
- County of James City and City of Williamsburg, Virginia Public Notice
- JCC Employees honored
- Feds confirm County voting and election practices
- Civil War 150 Legacy Project looking for original Civil War documents
- Oct. 17 deadline to register to vote for Nov. 8 election, In Person absentee voting going on now
- JCC Parks & Rec Oct. 2011 Events, Classes, and Activities
September 2011
- James City County releases Annual Report on the Floodplain Management Plan
- New traffic signal installed at the Centerville/Longhill Road intersection
- Economic Development Authority awards Business Assistance to Nouvel, LLC
- Volunteers needed to promote healthy waterways
- James City County schedules second debris collection
- JCC seeks input on Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
- Annual outdoor water use regulations end for 2011
- Cross country bike race at Freedom Park cancelled
- James City County Police to hold Open House
- Low-interest loans available to help with Hurricane Irene damage
- Bank robbery: Citizen and Farmer's Bank 9/19/11
- Cross country bike race to be held at Freedom Park
- James City County receives Achievement Award
- JCC Parks & Rec Fall/Winter Brochure released
- Want to improve home energy efficiency? HELP is on the way
- It is a great time to buy a house in Ironbound Square
- Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Sept. 14
-
Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules Sept. 15 meeting
- Economic Development Authority awards business assistance to Computer Concepts
- James City County parks update
- James City County Closings for September 5, 2011
August 2011
- Local Hurricane Irene News Releases August 26 – September 27, 2011
- Commonwealth of Virginia Hurricane Irene News Releases August 27 – September 23, 2011
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for September 1
- Colonial National Historical Park Announces Emergency Closure for Hurricane Irene
- VDOT to Test Tide Gates at Tunnels Friday Morning
- James City County encourages residents to prepare, stay connected
- Virginians need to prepare for Hurricane Irene
- James City County Police to offer Text-A-Tip Program
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for August 30
- PC Public Hearing September 7, 2011
- JCC Emergency Communication Officers honored
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for August 30
- Changes made to real estate tax exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners
- Location change for the JCSA community meeting to review Hampton Roads Regional Water Supply Plan
- James City County hires new Assistant Director for Office of Economic Development
- New Berkeley representative appointed to the JCC Planning Commission
- JCSA names Stephanie Luton as Assistant General Manager
- County appoints new Economic Development Authority Director and reappoints another
- James City County offers free class for first-time homebuyers
- James City County Police to offer Bike Registration
- HRPDC and Regional Representatives from 16 Cities and Counties Launch askHRgreen.org
July 2011
- James City County names Vaughn Poller as Housing and Community Development Director
- New voter district and polling place information available online
- JCSA waterline repair to affect Settler's Mill neighborhood July 19
- Register for free class on saving money and credit reports
- Time change for July 18 Planning Commission Policy Committee meeting
- James City County Police move to new building
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for July 18
- 2011 Cooling Assistance applications available
- James City County Police plan for National Night Out
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for July 13
- James River Community Center to temporarily close for maintenance work
- Petition sought for juvenile in improvised explosive device case
- James City County Parks and Recreation July 2011 Events, Classes and Activities
June 2011
- JCC Robbery: Wendy’s 6666 Richmond Road, Lightfoot
- ROUTE 199 ‘QUIET-PAVEMENT’ INSTALLATIONS - BEGIN NEXT WEEK
- JCC Skate Park, new policies and operating hours
- James City County closings Fourth of July holiday
- James City County Voter and Election Redistricting receives Department of Justice preclearance
- Republican Party Primary set in James City County
- Marine law enforcement officials set to crackdown on impaired boaters
- James City County expands Enterprise Zone boundaries, adds additional Zone
- Governor McDonnell Announces ‘Orange and Blue Days’ to Raise Money for Tornado Relief
- New Town After Hours concerts begin
- Fireworks illegal in James City County
- James City County Electoral Board reappoints General Registrar
- Virginia Peninsula Clean Business Forum planned for July 19
- James City County Director of Building Safety and Permits announced; Building Official appointed
- County cooling centers open
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules June 16 meeting
- Veteran Investigator Named James City County Police Officer of the Year
- Register for free class on saving money and credit reports
- James City County Offers Free Class for First-time Homebuyers
- Camping on the Chickahominy River and Gordon's Creek
- Tails on the Trail, proceeds benefit animal advocate
- Ribbon Cutting Marks Jamestown Beach Reopening
- Annual James City County Cleanup collects 50 tons of litter
May 2011
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules June 7 meeting
- Maintenance work scheduled at Kidsburg
- Assistant County Attorney hired in James City County
- Daisy Troop leads Pledge of Allegiance at JCC Board meeting
- 2011 Neighborhood Beautification Grants awarded
- Governor Authorizes State Contribution to Virginia Disaster Relief Fund ~Individuals Can Now Also Donate by Credit Card~
- Parks and Recreation June Events
- Virginia Department of Health Inspector Charged with Assault & Battery
- James City County Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
- County outdoor pools open May 28
- FEMA, NOAA Mark the Beginning of National Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Governor McDonnell Urges Citizens to Get Ready for Hurricane Season ~Governor Recognizes May 22-28 as Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week
- JCSA Board of Directors schedule work session
- Register for free class on saving money and credit reports
- Revitalized Jamestown Beach Park reopens May 22
- James City County closings for May 30, 2011
- County of James City, Virginia Public Notice
- Don’t miss Family Fun Fest, May 21
- James City County Police arrest man for possession of child pornography
- 2011 Citizen Leadership Academy graduates
- VDOT releases surface treatment schedule for secondary and subdivision roads in James City County
- Maintenance Work at Kidsburg
- James City County Police and zpizza are teaming up to raise money to assist the EVERY 30 MINUTES program
- Stonehouse Kindergarten Class Hatches 4-H Chicks
- How does redistricting affect you?
April 2011
- Planning Commission Development Review Committee schedules special meeting on May 4
- Virginia residents should prepare now for severe weather
- Talking Points April 26-28 severe weather
- Parks and Recreation service recognized
- May Parks and Recreation Events
- James City County Police arrest three suspects on one robbery and have a fourth suspect in custody for two others
- James City County debuts new marketing video
- $10 million in funding approved for Skiffes Creek Connector in Grove
- James City County Police Participate in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30
- Virginia Tornadoes April 16, 2011
- State Tax Relief Granted for Victims of Severe Storms
- Public Hearing Notice - May 4, 2011
- Annual outdoor water use regulations begin May 1
- County assistance for storm victims; relief fund created
- Emergency Management offers hotline for storm assistance
- Greensprings Interpretive Trail bridge to remain closed through 12 p.m., April 19
- Governor to Pulaski Today and Cloucester Today or Tomorrow; Administration Officials in Cloucester, Halifax and Surry Today
- Severe Weather Damage in James City County
- Areas of James City County hit by suspected tornado
- Ironbound Road water main break update
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting for April 25
- Ironbound Road water main break
- James City County celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Parks and Rec Commissioner Recognized
- Summer Parks and Recreation Brochure Released
- County Redistricting Meeting Cancelled
- James City County Police to Offer Firearm Safety Class
- Weekend maintenance work closes Greensprings Interpretive Trail Bridge
- Jamestown-Scotland Ferry System to Run at Reduced Capacity - Motorists encourage to use alternate routes during rush hours
- County seeking comments on watershed plan
- Planning Commission to hold special work session in April
- Household chemical collections this Saturday
- County redistricting web site and public input opportunities
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules meeting on April 13
- Economic Development Authority Awards Third Business Assistance Program Loan to Beanbank Coffee Company
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JCC Police join forces with State Police to deter auto theft
March 2011
- James City County releases FY 2012 proposed budget
- April Parks and Recreation Events
- JCC Citizen Redistricting Committee Announces First Meeting
- Jamestown Beach Grant Helps Restore Shoreline
- Mill Creek Watershed Meeting Scheduled
- Joint Board of Supervisors, City Council and School Board Meeting Online and On TV
- Rabid Raccoon
- Register for Free Class on Saving Money and Credit Reports
- JCC Business and Technology Incubator Client Receives Grant Funding
- Planning Commission Policy Committee removes topics from March 16 agenda
- Planning Commission Policy Committee to meet March 16
- Mid County Park, Citizen Feedback Now Online
- Surry Power Station will Test Early Warning Sirens March 9
- Applications for 2011 Neighborhood Beautification Matching Grant Available
February 2011
- Planning Commission Policy Committee cancels March 1, 2011, Meeting
- March Parks and Recreation Events
- County Expo Previews Summer Fun
- James City County 4-H LEGO Robotics Members Visit General Assembly
- Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice
- Parks and Rec Employee of the Year
- Planning Commission Policy Committee schedules 3 upcoming meetings
- James City County Closings for Monday, February 21, 2011
- Applications Available for the 2011 Citizen Leadership Academy
-
Historic Triangle Shuttle Returns in 2011 and the HTS Schedule for 2011
- Mid County Park Master Plan Update Underway
- Settler's Mill Water Utility Repairs
- James City County Offers Free Class for First-time Homebuyers
- Register for Free Class on Saving Money and Credit Reports
- JCC Cable Communications Committee Meeting
- JCC Recruiting for Citizen Stormwater Advisory Committee
- James City County in "Rare Air"
- Plan to hold tornado drill March 15 - Nearly half a million Virginians have registered to participate
- Energy Efficiency Workshop for Contractors
- New County Web Portal Focuses on Citizen Information
January 2011
- Local Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Workshop Scheduled
- New Year, New Clients for JCC Business and Technology Incubator
-
County announces Transfer of Development Rights public forum
- Planning Commission Policy Committee Schedules Meetings in early February
- February Parks and Recreation Events
- Regional Issues Committee Meeting
- James City County Police to Offer Firearm Safety Class
- Clean County Commission Announces Spring Cleanup 2011
- Planning Commission Policy Committee Cancels January 25 Meeting
- Register for free classes on saving money and credit reports
- JCC Holiday Closings for Monday, Jan. 17
- JCC Business and Technology Incubator Client Graduates
- Public Notice - JCC Environmental Division
- JCC Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer League
- Public Hearing Scheduled for County Budget
- Colonial Parkway Water Main Break – Update 1
- Traffic Fatality-James City County
- Colonial Parkway Water Main Break
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Technology-related Business Course by Vectec in Partnership with James City County and Verizon
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Emergency Closure of the Colonial Parkway Between Route 199/Cheatham Annex and Parkway Drive
- Mary K. Jones Elected Chairman of the James City County Board of Supervisors
- Parks and Recreation January Events, Classes, and Activities