September 30, 2022

Storm-related Updates, Public Meeting Reminders, Clean Business Awards Return

Hurricane Ian Impacts York County Operations
York County staff continue to monitor the track and potential impact of Hurricane Ian this weekend and into early next week. Due to the forecast, the Yorktown Wine Festival scheduled for tomorrow (10/1) has been postponed to November 13. Tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date. Additional information is available online. In addition, several of the County’s parks are either closed or have limited field access. Visitors are asked to check the RainoutLine for park status (also by phone to 757-890-3501). This evening’s Skate, Rattle, and Roll program is cancelled. Due to the potential for coastal flooding with this storm, the lots at the McReynolds Athletic Complex and Chisman Creek Park have been opened for the parking of vehicles (i.e. RVs, boats, trailers, trucks, etc.). Residents are asked not to park vehicles at County school sites. As a reminder, there is no Market Days scheduled for this weekend. Market Days returns next Saturday (10/8) with the Fall Festival. As information becomes available throughout severe weather, updates will be posted on the website and Facebook page.

Public Meeting Scheduled About Proposed Sound Buffer in Tabb
York County has scheduled a public meeting regarding Sims Metal’s request to install a noise buffer between its location on Route 17 in Tabb and nearby residences. County staff and representatives from Sims Metal will present information about the proposal at the meeting on Wednesday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at Tabb Library (100 Long Green Blvd.). Although the meeting’s target audience is residents of the Tabb Lakes neighborhood, all are welcome to attend. Additional information about the meeting is available online.

Clean Business Awards Return, Now Accepting Nominations
This Virginia Peninsula Clean Business Forum has resumed this awards program! Recently, the York County Beautification Committee awarded Seaford Yacht Club with the 3^rd Quarter Award for efforts in recycling, native plants, and green marina practices. If you have or know of a business that is environmentally friendly and has adopted green practices, nominate it for this award! Call 757-890-3780 or send an emaill to waste@yorkcounty.gov.

Additional Notes for the Week…The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is Tuesday (10/4). The meeting agenda is available online. The Board’s October 18 meeting has been cancelled, and the Board does not meet the first Tuesday in November. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 15. In addition, the Planning Commission’s meeting scheduled for October 12 will not be held due to there being no applications to be heard. Bring your lawn chair (and your dancing shoes) to Riverwalk Landing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 to hear The Whiskey Rebellion fuse hit pop and rock songs – like Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and The Weekend’s “Blinding Lights” – into bluegrass melodies. Consider arriving a little early to grab some grub from one of downtown Yorktown’s restaurants.

Citizen News Weekly is compiled and published by York County Public Affairs each Friday to share news and events with our citizens and neighbors. This weekly newsletter is placed on our website and delivered directly to your inbox. Questions? Contact Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer: 757-890-3310 or whittgl@yorkcounty.gov.