June 24, 2022

Getting Ready for the 4th; Adopted Budget Docs Online; Next Household Chemical Collection July 9

County Getting Yorktown Ready for 4^th of July
Visitors to Yorktown will soon see County staff putting up barrels and fencing to mark off the battlefield parking areas, installing signs to help direct people to activities on the day of the celebration, and vehicles and equipment being staged for deployment on the big day! Information has been shared online and via social media, and we can’t wait until July 4^th. The day begins with the York County Historical Museum’s 8K Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. at York High School. There is still time to register for this event…visit the race website for details. At 9 a.m., the patriotic PARADE steps off at Water Street on its march to Main Street. There are plenty of great spots along the way where you can watch the fun. Battlefield parking opens at 4 p.m., and evening entertainment, including the Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony and Live Concert, begins at 7, followed by the dazzling fireworks at 9:15 p.m.! More details are available in this week’s press release and in Visit Yorktown’s blog, The Scoop on Celebrating Independence Day in Yorktown.

FY2023 Adopted Budget Now Available Online
On May 3, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The finalized budget is now available online. In this document you can see revenues, expenditures, descriptions of the County’s departments, and tax rates, all of which remained unchanged with the exception of the real estate tax rate that was reduced to 78 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The document utilizes charts and images for a more visually pleasing presentation. The budget is the culmination of months of work by the Board of Supervisors, County staff, dedicated citizen volunteers, and the input of our residents. The budget document is large, so please allow a few minutes for it to fully download.

Parking Lot Maintenance Work at the MAC Begins July 5
The McReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC) is having some routine work done in July. The facility’s parking lots will be seal-coated to help prevent damage. From July 5-10, the lots adjacent to the soccer fields will be closed, followed by all other parking areas July 18-24. During the work, these lots will be closed off with barrels and caution tape. Additional maintenance is planned in August for the road into and out of the park. We’ll let you know those dates once they are scheduled!

Drivers: Portion of Cook Road to Close for Drainage Project
Visitors to Yorktown will need to take a slight detour beginning July 11 when a part of Cook Road is closed so that crews can install two culverts. The work is part of the Wormley Creek Drainage Project that is being done to alleviate drainage issues in the Edgehill neighborhood. Signs will be posted in the coming weeks alerting drivers to the upcoming change and detours will be well marked. Access will be maintained to all private entrances within this section of the roadway. More information is available on the Public Works website.

Moonlight and Music at New Quarter Park
Visit New Quarter Park the fourth Wednesday of each month (through September) for live acoustic music in the beautiful surroundings of the park. Enjoy a range of musical genres from bluegrass to contemporary. Visitors are invited to bring an instrument and join the jam session! This family-friendly event is free and requires registration four days before the event. Remaining Moonlight and Music sessions this summer are July 27 at 6:30 p.m., and August 24 and September 28 at 6 p.m. New Quarter Park is located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive near the Queens Lake neighborhood.

Still Time to Register Your Pre-Kindergartner for Safety Town
Do you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall? Give them a great start by signing them up for Safety Town – the County’s award-winning program that teaches pre-kindergartners important safety lessons. And this year, we’re back in person! Children will learn about traffic, fire, home and personal safety in a fun classroom environment. Kids attend morning sessions Monday through Thursday and get to participate in an exciting completion ceremony on Friday. Dates and details are available online or you can visit the registration portal to sign up.

Additional Notes for the Week…York County Parks and Recreation is holding a Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. next Wednesday (6/29) at Charles Brown Park (1950 Old Williamsburg Road). Those who give will be entered in a raffle for two 2-hour kayak rentals! Register online. Come to Yorktown next Thursday (6/30) when the Sounds of Summer concert series welcomes The Original Rhondels! Concert time is 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing.

Household Chemical Collection - Saturday, July 9

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