CABLE CHANNEL
46. WYCG-TV is operated by the Video Services
Division. Programs include: Live coverage of the Board of
Supervisors regular meetings and work sessions with
periodic retelecasts and County Courier/York News with periodic retelecasts.
Also, the Community Bulletin Board runs 24 hours a day except when preempted
by a scheduled program. Other programming is scheduled to keep the County
informed about local services. Programming is also available via live
web streaming and on-demand on the County's web site.
A division of the Department of
Community Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3312.
CABLE TELEVISION. Cable television is provided
through a franchise agreement with Cox Communications, Inc.
For sales and billing, call
(757) 224-1111. For repair service, call (757) 224-2222.
Call the York County Public Information Office for other information or
assistance. Telephone - (757) 890-3300.
CANOE
TRAILS. The York County Blueways map
outlines water trail routes, points of interest and other information for
some of the County's scenic waterways. Free maps are available from
Parks and Recreation or downloaded from the web site:
yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec. Telephone - (757) 890-3500.
CENTRAL PURCHASING.
Responsible for purchasing goods and services for the County Government and York
County Public Schools and coordinating disposal of surplus property.
A division of the Department of Financial & Management Services. Telephone
- (757) 890-3680.
CERT (Community Emergency
Response Team). A program that partners emergency services with
the people they serve, providing basic response skills to allow individuals
to be integrated into the emergency response capability for their area in
the event of disasters. CERT Training is provided by the Department of Fire
and Life Safety. Telephone - (757) 890-3600.
yorkcounty.gov/fls
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION
ACT. The Department of Environmental and Development Services is
responsible for implementing and enforcing the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Area Ordinance. The Department insures development in Chesapeake Bay
Preservation areas is in compliance with the stormwater and buffer
regulations. One of the key components of the Chesapeake Bay Ordinance is
the requirement for a 100-foot vegetated buffer from the edge of the water,
marsh or stream. The buffer must be restored or left in a natural state to
protect the water quality of the Bay. Any permissible activities in the
buffer area must be reviewed and their effects on water quality determined
and minimized. The Chesapeake Bay Board, appointed by the Board of
Supervisors, has monthly public hearings to act on exceptions, violations
and appeals. For additional information on Chesapeake Bay regulations, a DVD
or video may be borrowed from the Department of Environmental and
Development Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3752.
CHILD
CARE. "First Steps" provides year
round, full-day developmental learning for preschool children (6 weeks to
3 years) who are
York County residents. Eligibility criteria must be met. First Steps is operated for the
County by Child Development Resources, Inc. at the Griffin-Yeates Center.
Telephone - (757) 220-1168.
CHILD
PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Services are provided on behalf of children to protect them
from abuse and neglect. Social Services receives
complaints on a 24 hour-a-day basis, conducts an immediate investigation of
the complaint by trained social workers, determines the accuracy of the
complaint, initiates necessary action to ensure the protection of children
and provides services, where appropriate, for the child and family to
include intensive counseling, assistance with homemaking and parenting
skills, child day care, emergency shelter, emergency medical care and other
activities to protect the child. Telephone the state hotline, 1-800-552-7096,
or call the York-Poquoson Department of Social Services. Telephone
- (757) 890-3787.
CHILDREN'S
SERVICES. Operates the County's
full day/full year and part
day/part year Head Start Program, literacy initiatives and offers a
"hotline" for resource information.
A division of the Department of
Community Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3888.
CITIZEN NEWS.
A newsletter mailed quarterly to all households with news about County programs and recent
or upcoming actions or issues of interest. Call the Publications Office if you are not
receiving a copy and one will be mailed to you.
Telephone - (757) 890-3310.
CLERK
OF CIRCUIT COURT. The
position of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is established in Article VII
Section 4 of the Constitution of Virginia. The Circuit Court Clerk is
elected by the citizens of the County of York and the City of Poquoson. The
Clerk maintains the second oldest records in the United States (dating back
to 1633). The Clerk of Court serves as custodian of court litigation records
(lawsuits, divorces, land disputes) and other important legal records such
as adoptions, land records, and wills, issues marriage licenses, concealed
handgun permits upon citizens' application, prepares jury lists and court
orders, administers oaths of office, and invests funds held in trust.
Additionally, the Clerk of Court admits wills to probate, grants
administration of estates and appoints guardians and conservators.
yorkcounty.gov/circuitcourt/index.html
The Honorable Lynn S. Mendibur
P.O. Box 371, Yorktown VA 23690
(757) 890-3350
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
Christopher
Newport University--This state supported comprehensive four year
university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is located in
Newport News. Telephone - (757) 594-7000.
College of
William & Mary--The second oldest college in the Nation,
Williamsburg's William & Mary is state supported and offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees in law, liberal arts, international relations and
business fields. Telephone - (757) 221-4000
Hampton University--This university was established as Hampton
Normal School and Agricultural Institute in 1868 to provide education for
African-Americans and Native Americans. It became Hampton University
in July 1984. This private university offers a wide range of
undergraduate and graduate degrees in liberal arts, business, music,
sciences and education. Telephone - (757) 727-5000.
Thomas Nelson Community College--This state school offers more than
70 associate degrees, certificate or diploma program specialties in liberal
arts, science, applied science and technical studies.
Telephone - (757) 825-2700.
COLONIAL GROUP HOME COMMISSION. The City of
Williamsburg and the Counties of York, James City and Gloucester form a regional
commission that funds programs in support of the Juvenile Courts of the 9th
Judicial District. York County is the managing jurisdiction and provides
administrative services for the Commission. Telephone -
(757) 890-3880.
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
The Commissioner of the Revenue
processes state income tax forms; assesses personal property; issues
business licenses and maintains land books. Administers Food & Beverage Tax,
Short-Term Rental Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax and Going-Out-Of-Business
Sales Licenses.
countyofyorkva.org/revenue/
The Honorable Ann H. Thomas
P.O. Box 90, Yorktown VA 23690
(757) 890-3381
COMMUNITY COMPOST FACILITY. The Virginia Peninsulas
Public Service Authority (VPPSA) operates a Regional Compost Facility for York County,
Poquoson and Hampton at the York County Waste Management Center. York County residents can
deliver yard debris to this facility at no charge. Limbs and branches must be less than
24 inches in diameter and less than 10 feet in
length. Stumps, construction debris and dirt are not accepted. The facility
also has mulch and compost materials available for sale at very reasonable
prices.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone - (757) 898-5012 or (757) 259-9850.
COMMUNITY SERVICES,
Department of. This department includes the divisions of
Children's Services, Housing & Neighborhood
Revitalization, Juvenile Services, Special Programs, Parks & Recreation and
Video Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3880.
yorkcounty.gov/comser/index.html
COMPLAINTS/COMPLIMENTS.
Complaints or compliments about County services can be reported to the
Public Information Office. Telephone - (757) 890-3300.
COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES. Responsible for
maintenance and operation of the Geographic Information System; maintenance and operation
of the Central Financial Data Systems for the County and School Division; and operation of the
Wide Area Computer Network.
A division of the Department of Financial &
Management Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3899.
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS.
Concealed handgun permits are
issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Telephone - (757) 890-4105
CONSTITUTIONAL
OFFICERS. See individual
listings for
Clerk of Circuit Court,
Commissioner of the Revenue,
Commonwealth's Attorney,
Sheriff, and
Treasurer.
COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION. See Extension.
COUNSELING. Colonial Mental Health offers counseling
for marriage and family problems, substance abuse, children of alcoholics and other
problems. The organization is supported by York and James City Counties and the Cities of
Williamsburg and Poquoson.
Offices are located at 3804 George Washington Memorial Highway, (757)
898-7926
1667 Merrimac Trail, (757) 220-3200.
COURTS. All
courts are located in the York-Poquoson Courthouse located at 300 Ballard Street,
Yorktown.
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Circuit Court. A
state court for felonies, misdemeanor appeals and some civil cases.
Telephone - (757) 890-4104
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General District Court. Handles traffic citations,
small claims, civil torts, criminal misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings.
Telephone - (757) 890-3450.
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Juvenile & Domestic Relations District
Court. Responsible for all court proceedings involving juveniles,
whether they are defendants or victims, and
all domestic relations cases including child/spousal support and custody hearings. This
court also handles all cases involving the Department of Social Services dealing with
abused and/or neglected children as well as all foster care cases.
Family and household members who have been subjected to abuse, adults
accused of child abuse or neglect, or offenses against members of their
own family (juvenile or adult), Court-ordered rehabilitation services
and Court consent for certain medical treatments. Telephone
- (757)
890-3470.
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Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Assists victims of
crimes, their families and witnesses in criminal cases with court procedures. Under the
supervision of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Telephone
- (757) 890-3402.
Court agencies include Adult Probation, (757) 833-6853; and Juvenile
Probation, (757) 890-3470.
CRIME LINE. Crime Line
is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Callers can remain anonymous and
receive cash rewards for information leading to an arrest.
Telephone - (757)
890-3400 or 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY YOUTH
HOME. Takes up to 12
teenage boys referred by the courts for group home therapy. Counsels young residents to
develop self-control and improve behavior. Crossroads is funded by the state and local
governments, including York County.
Telephone - (757) 258-5106. See Juvenile Services.
CURFEW. In York
County, persons under age 18
are not allowed in any public place between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
CUSTODY
and other child
welfare prevention services. York-Poquoson Social Services provides parental
evaluations and mediation services to families with custody and/or
visitation controversies. Counseling services and other case management
services designed to prevent abuse and neglect to children are also provided
by York-Poquoson Social Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3787
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