February 17, 2023

Shop the Winter Markets, Attend a Public Meeting, 
Apply for Summer Jobs

More Winter Markets Coming

The Valentine’s Market had great crowds and the second year counting with great weather. There are still three more winter markets on the calendar with the next one Saturday, February 25. Make plans to stop by, shop, and grab a bite to eat. No matter the weather, getting around will be warm with the trolleys running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during all four winter markets. Check out the perks of the trolley, a map, and where to park. 

While you are shopping at the markets be sure to jump off the trolley stop at The Gallery at York Hall. When you make a purchase from the Gallery, you are not only supporting local artists but also helping to sponsor free events. The Gallery is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and a portion of profits from all the sales pay for events like the Virginia Symphony concert on Labor Day weekend. Sending Citizen News’ congratulations and thank you to the volunteers who were honored earlier this week for their commitment to Yorktown.  

Share Your Opinion: Water St. Design Public Meeting Wednesday (2/22)

Citizens are invited to see the concept plans for the Water Street Area Master Plan on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Hill Studio has been contracted to develop a master plan for the portion of Water Street located between the Yorktown Pub and the Yorktown Beach Hotel and will present their concept plans and receive public input during this virtual meeting. This is a chance to give feedback on their ideas for landscaping, parking, public access, and even trash removal! Find the meeting details on the Planning website.  If you can’t make it to the online meeting but want to share your opinion on the project, you can email planning@yorkcounty.gov. After the meeting, the concepts will be available on the website for review until March 1st. Hill Studio plans to make any changes to the concepts based on input before presenting to the Board of Supervisors.

Free Yorktown History Presentation Sunday (2/19)

Do you love history and want to learn more?  Join author and historian J. Michael Moore, curator of Lee Hall Mansion and Historic Endview, at 3 p.m. in York Hall for a lively discussion about the 1862 Siege of the Warwick-Yorktown Line, the occupation by Union forces, the arrival of the United States Colored Troops, and the settlement of former enslaved persons at Slabtown. This presentation is sponsored by the York County Historical Committee.   

Not Too Early to Apply for a Summer Job

The calendar may say winter but York County Parks and Recreation is already planning for Summer Fun! The annual camps and kids programs held during summer break are the best in the region and we are hiring! This is a great opportunity for a high school grad or college student home for summer break to build a resume and earn extra cash. All staff work Monday to Friday schedules with NO nights OR weekends! York County is also offering a hiring bonus. See the job description and apply today.  

York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has New Recruit 

12-week old bloodhound Sarge is the latest addition to the YPSO K-9 Unit. Deputy Nick Levindoski, York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year for 2022, was chosen to be Sarge’s partner. K-9 Sarge, donated by Mary’s Cedar Ridge Bloodhounds in Kentucky will be certified by August/September of 2023 and will be used for tracking missing adults & children, Alzheimer/Dementia patients, and on occasion suspects of crimes in conjunction with our other K-9’s.  Bloodhounds have the ability to single out human scent specific to a person and track that person based on that scent. Sarge will also be the celebrity at many community events and a frequent visitor to our schools. He joins a very skilled and successful K-9 unit that has already, this month, assisted in three different illegal firearms or drug related arrests.

Additional Notes for the Week…

York County Fire and Life Safety’s Take 3 Steps to Save A Life Campaign still has free Hands-Only CPR classes available. See the registration form for times and locations. This Saturday (2/18) and Sunday (2/19) Kids Run Trains returns to Tabb Library. Fun for all ages! Hours and info on the YCPL website.