Governor's Executive Order amended to safely and gradually ease public health restrictions (2/24)

As of March 1 new guidelines will increase capacity limits for outdoor sports and entertainment venues for at least one month. These and other measures may be eased further if key health metrics continue to improve.

Virginia on the list to receive vaccines at Walgreens beginning Thursday, Feb. 25 (2/22)

Plans include distribution of a portion of these vaccines, provided through a federal program, to individuals in underserved areas.

Resources available for those who are experiencing anxiety related to COVID-19 (2/19)

VDH encourages anyone experiencing anxiety or stress related to COVID-19 to call or text VA COPES, a free and confidential COVID-19 "warmline," at 877-349-6428, M-F, 9 am to 9 pm, and Sat-Sun, 5 to 9 pm. Spanish speakers are available.

Health officials report delay in vaccine shipments due to inclement weather across the region (2/18)

Local clinics including those at York Senior Center, CNU, and WJCC Visitor Center will reschedule citizen vaccination appointments for a later date.

New VDH Vaccination Registration Portal Launched Today (2/16)

Vaccinate.virginia.gov is open for statewide registration or to confirm that you are in the queue. Those previously registered were transferred into the new system. There is now one form for all groups with eligibility determined within the application.

Select CVS Stores Plan to Distribute Vaccine Mid-February (2/5)

Registration for 26,000 doses will begin Tuesday

COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program (2/3)

Together with the City of Williamsburg, James City County & York County, the Williamsburg Health Foundation announced grant funding to the localities to prevent rental evictions of Greater Williamsburg residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

York County Establishes COVID-19 Helpline (2/1)

If you or someone you know does not have Internet access, and are having trouble getting registered - you can now call our York County Covid-19 Helpline at 757-890-5890 for assistance

Governor Northam continues Executive Order 72 through February 28

Extends requirements to maintain the 10-person limit on social gatherings, wearing masks in public places, guidelines for businesses, and other provisions.

Riverside Health System Using My Chart to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccines (1/27)

Adults age 65+ with a Riverside primary care physician are now eligible to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine through the online health portal, My Chart. Find weekly updates, vaccine status tracker, & FAQs on the Riversideonline.com website.

Regional Joint Statement regarding Williamsburg Health Foundation $1 Million in grant funding (1/25)

The Williamsburg Health Foundation , together with York County, City of Williamsburg, and James City County announces grant funding to prevent rental evictions of local residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VDH-Peninsula Health District has a registration portal available for those 65 and up

VDH-Peninsula Health District has a registration portal available for those 65 and up to sign up for notification once the vaccine is available.  Also, you can register by calling (757) 594-7496. Note: Those age 75 and up are being scheduled for ...

Regional Joint Statement Regarding Vaccination Clinics (1/22)

Three clinic locations have been established to serve the Peninsula.

Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccinations

Targeting Priority “Phase 1b” Recipients (focusing on front line workers, those living in congregate settings and those most at risk)

Letter to Governor Northam from Hampton Roads Leadership (1/21)

The Hampton Roads Planning District sent this letter on behalf of the 17 local governments in Hampton Roads, concerning the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in our region.

Business Resources

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Utility Resources

York County Utility billing has CARES Act funds available to assist those who are behind on their bills due to Covid-19. Certain qualifications apply.

County Administrator Update to the BOS on State of Vaccinations (1/19)

Regional Joint Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations (1/18)

Parks and Recreation is now hiring for its summer camps and activities!

Fitness Instructor, Special Recreation Camp Counselor, and Summer Fun Program Recreation Leader are just a few of the positions being filled.

Read All About It! The Spring Edition of Citizen News is here

Enjoy a new interactive, easier to read edition full of downloadable articles

York County COVID-19 Helpline

If you or someone you know does not have Internet access, and are having trouble getting registered - you can now call our Helpline at 757-890-5890

Don't Miss the Last Winter Market on Saturday, March 6

Bundle up and come down to the waterfront to shop for locally grown, produced, and crafted products.

Household Chemical Collection, Computer Recycling, Paper Shredding

VPPSA holds a total of 16 household chemical collection events per year and accepts a variety of paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, automotive products and other chemicals from residents of Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York Cou...

Stay Updated with the Latest Information

York County’s COVID-19 Connection webpage is updated regularly – often daily – with the latest information and Frequently Asked Questions about vaccines and important links to various COVID resources.  Residents are reminded to check this website...

COVID-19 Eviction Program - Application Process Now Open!

This investment in a healthier Greater Williamsburg will be divided among the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County.

Activities for Kids, Tweens & Teens During February

Youth Services is offering a variety of fun activities and programs during February for kids, tweens and teens! If you have any questions about the activities, contact the Youth Services Department at Tabb, 757-890-5110, or Yorktown, 757-890-3236.

Kids

Writ...

Master Your Garden!

The York County Public Library, Poquoson Public Library, and York-Poquoson Master Gardeners are partnering to host a series of educational gardening seminars on Zoom. The series will feature a variety of topics to help save you time and build your gardeni...

Activities for Kids, Tweens & Teens During March

Youth Services is offering a variety of fun activities and programs during March for kids, tweens and teens! If you have any questions about the activities, contact the Youth Services Department at Tabb, 757-890-5110, or Yorktown, 757-890-3236.

Kids

Dr. Seu...

Digital Magazines now in our OverDrive Collection

The York County Public Library has moved our digital magazines from RBdigital to our OverDrive collection. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great magazines you loved in the RBdigital app, now available in the Libby ap...

York County Public Libraries Hours of Operation

York County Public Libraries are open to the general public with modified hours of operation:

Sunday - ClosedMonday - 10 am to 7 pmTuesday - 10 am to 7 pmWednesday - 10 am to 7 pmThursday - 10 am to 7 pmFriday - 10 am to 5 pmSaturday - 10 am to 5 pm

&ld...

Spring Soccer Volunteers Needed

If you enjoy the game of soccer and are willing to help teach the next generation of soccer players.  Please fill out the soccer volunteer application, background check, and mandated reporting to get started.  For more informatio...

Volunteer Park Ambassadors Needed

If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to volunteer to check on our parks, please consider becoming a park ambassador. We would like ambassador to check the park weekly and complete a monthly inspection report. Please fill out the park ambassador volunt...

Citizen News Weekly - February 26, 2021

Yorktown Juried Art Show Call for Artists - Applications due March 15

Citizen News Weekly - February 19,2021

Citizen News Weekly - February 12, 2021

County offices closed for Presidents Day

Citizen News Weekly - February 5, 2021

York County Establishes COVID-19 Helpline

Citizen News Weekly - January 29, 2021

Citizen News Weekly - January 22, 2021

Yorktown Introduces Brand New Winter Markets to Help Kick Off the 2021 Season!

Citizen News Weekly - January 15, 2021

Citizen News Weekly - January 8, 2021

York County Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Office Closings

Chad Green is 2021 Board of Supervisors Chairman; Sheila Noll is Vice Chairman

Citizen News Weekly - December 23, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - December 18, 2020

Yorktown Crowned the Best Place to Eat, Boat, and Explore along the Chesapeake Bay

York County Government & Courts Holiday Schedule

Citizen News Weekly - December 11, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - December 4, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - November 25, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - November 20, 2020

Historic Yorktown Prepares to Kick Off a Festive Season of Holiday Events!

York County Thanksgiving Holiday Closings

Citizen News Weekly - November 13, 2020

York County Citizen News Weekly - 11/6/2020

York Co. Offices to Close Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day

York County Citizen News Weekly 10/30/2020

Polling Place Reopens after Temporary Closure: Grafton School Complex back open to voters

County Leaf Collection Program Begins Nov. 16

Citizen News Weekly - October 23, 2020

York County Update - 10/16/2020

York County Update - 10/9/2020

County Offices to be closed Monday, October 19 in observance of Yorktown Day

York County Update - 10/2/2020

York County Update - 9/25/2020

York County Update - 9/11/2020

Celebrating Pollinator Month: York County Parks & Recreation hosting "BioBlitz"

York County Update - 9/4/2020

York County Update - 8/28/2020

York County Offices to Close for Labor Day

York County Public Library Programs Promote Learning

York County Parks & Recreation’s Fall Tennis Program

York County Update - 8/21/2020

Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for Community Services Grant Advisory Committee

County Seeks Your Photos for 2021 Beautiful York County Calendar Contest

Status Update 8/14/2020: The Latest from York County

Shiver me Timbers! Pirates Prepare to Invade Yorktown Market Days

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 3

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 2

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 1

York County Fire and Life Safety COVID-19 Update

Yorktown Market Days Invites the Community to Show Some Extra LOVE

York County Status Update 7/17/2020: Fire/EMS COVID-19 Update; Blues, Brews & BBQ Cancelled; & more

Yorktown Day, Adopted FY21 budget now online; FLS COVID-19 testing

York County Fire & Life Safety Personnel Test COVID-19 Positive / Department Takes Pro-Active Steps

Status Update 06/26/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 06/19/2020 - The Latest from York County

Registration Now Open for York County Summer Sports Camps: Soccer and Volleyball for Kids!

Yorktown Announces New Date for Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival - Precautions and Restrictions in Place

York County Public Libraries Reopening July 7; Virtual Summer Reading Program Begins June 22

Status Update 06/12/2020 - The Latest from York County

Yorktown's FREE Trolley Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community!

York County's Award-Winning "Safety Town" Program Registration Now Open

York County Polling Place Temporarily Relocated Due to School Closure

Yorktown Market Days Returns to the Waterfront!

Status Update 06/05/2020 - The Latest from York County

York Co Parks & Recreation Announces Program Updates

York County Wins Four National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

Status Update 05/29/2020 - The Latest from York County

York County Library Implementing Phase One Reopening

Status Update 05/22/2020 - The Latest from York County

Historic Yorktown Begins Process of Re-Opening

County Offices Not Staffed on Memorial Day

Status Update 05/15/2020 - The Latest from York County

York County Launching Enhanced Online Service Portal for Citizens, Builders, and Contractors

Status Update 05/01/2020 - The Latest from York County

Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Collections on Saturday, May 9

VPPSA Compost Facility Reopening May 4

Status Update 04/24/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/17/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/15/2020 - The Latest from York County

Citizen Input Requested for Bacteria TMDL Action Plan and Updates

Status Update 04/10/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/07/2020 - The Latest from York County

Yorktown Market Days Moves to a Temporary Drive-Thru Model to Connect Farmers and Customers

Status Update 04/03/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/02/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/01/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 03/31/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/30/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 03/27/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/25/2020: The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/24/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/24/2020 - Yorktown Beach Closed to Sunbathing/Swimming

Status Update 3/20/2020: Clerk of Court, Library Programs

Status Update 3/19/2020: April 8 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

March 19, 2020

Status Update 3/18/2020: Offices Closed, Business Resource Page Launched

March 18, 2020

Additional York County Closings

Courts, Playgrounds are latest to close

York County Closes Public Buildings to the General Public Effective Immediately

York County Closes Public Buildings to the General Public Effective Immediately Closings in place now through close of business Friday, March 27; employees report to work as usual

March 15, 2020

York County officials are continuing to monitor and r...

March 14 - News and Information from Community Leaders

March 14, 2020

We have learned about several more incidents of coronavirus COVID-19 within the region, including one death, confirming a limited community spread. 

We as a community have the obligation to take further steps to curtail the spread, o...

Great American Cleanup 2021

The Great American Cleanup is an opportunity to transform your neighborhood and community into beautiful, healthy spaces. Beautiful places are environmentally healthy, socially connected and economically sound. They’re better places to raise families, sta...

Household Chemical Collection, Computer Recycling, Paper Shredding

VPPSA holds a total of 16 household chemical collection events per year and accepts a variety of paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, automotive products and other chemicals from residents of Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York Cou...

Cigarette Litter Prevention

Everyone can help keep roadways, waterways and public spaces cigarette litter-free by following these tips from Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program.

VDOT or Not?

Find out who maintains streets, signs, and more

Wipes Clog Pipes

York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to Offer a $1,000 Scholarship for 2021

York/Poquoson Master Gardeners are proud to offer once again, a $1,000 college scholarship to York County and City of Poquoson residents that are incoming freshmen accepted to a recognized accredited Community College, College or University. The student&a...

Healthy Virginia Lawns Program

Register now for the Spring Healthy Virginia Lawns Program with site visits beginning in March. The Healthy Virginia Lawns program is designed to assist York County and Poquoson residents with taking care of their lawn in an economic and environmentally s...

2021 4-H Junior Summer Camp

York/Poquoson 4-H Junior Summer Camp is scheduled for August 2 - 6, 2021 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center.  More information can be found by visiting our Junior Summer Camp page

York County Community Garden

If you are interested in a garden plot in 2021 at the McReynolds Sports Complex, email the Community Garden Coordinator.  

Household Chemical Collection, Computer Recycling, Paper Shredding

VPPSA holds a total of 16 household chemical collection events per year and accepts a variety of paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, automotive products and other chemicals from residents of Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York Cou...

Great American Cleanup 2021

The Great American Cleanup is an opportunity to transform your neighborhood and community into beautiful, healthy spaces. Beautiful places are environmentally healthy, socially connected and economically sound. They’re better places to raise fam...

Cigarette Litter Prevention

Everyone can help keep roadways, waterways and public spaces cigarette litter-free by following these tips from Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program.

Wipes Clog Pipes