Citizen News Weekly - January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

Looking Towards February with Markets, YPSO Academy, and Community Resources Forum

Winter Markets Return to the Waterfront
Mark your calendars and head to Riverwalk Landing, February 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Valentine’s Day Market and kick-off to the Yorktown Market Days’ Winter Markets. Three additional Winter Markets are scheduled for February 22, March 15 (St. Patrick’s Day Market), and March 22. Warm up with a hot cup of coffee or bowl of soup while you shop for locally grown, produced, and handcrafted products like baked goods; candles and soaps; scarves and mittens; spices; artwork; and more. Local farms will sell eggs and meats. Food trucks will be on site and the Yorktown Trolley will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during each market.

The Transfer Station Reopens Next Week
Good News! Structural repairs and inspections at the Transfer Station are scheduled to be completed early next week and normal operations should resume on Wednesday, January 22. During the closure, a significant portion of the structure was replaced with new steel and walls were repaired and reinforced with new rebar and concrete. While an inconvenience, the work was necessary to ensure a safe structure for the Transfer Station operations for many years to come. The Department of Public Works and Waste Management Division would like to thank our residents for their cooperation and understanding during this important construction project. If anything changes with the planned reopening, information will be updated on the Waste Management Website and County Facebook Page.

Annual Community Resource Refresh Forum Coming in February
Don't miss your opportunity to engage with community partners, ask questions, and gain valuable insights to accessing local resources for your family’s well-being. Multiple organizations will be present and ready to share this important information with attendees. The 2025 Community Resource Refresh in partnership with York County, the City of Poquoson, and the York County Housing Authority. The event is an in-person, FREE and open to the public, on Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the new Law Enforcement Building (159 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown). Register here.

Sheriff's Business Academy Starts February 4
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Business Academy is a FREE program geared towards business owners, managers, faith-based organizations, and anyone with a vested interest in the day to day safety and security of their business location. It also provides a better understanding of the crime prevention resources available in York County and the City of Poquoson. The next Sheriff's Business Academy starts on February 4, and finishes on March 18. The seven-week academy meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the YPSO Community Room. Emphasis for the course is on crime prevention in the workplace. Visit the YPSO website for more information about the Academy and see the topics to be covered.

Time to Nominate Outstanding Students
Do you know a deserving high school student with a strong academic record and commitment to community service? Nominate them today for the York County Outstanding Youth Awards. Students who live in York County and are enrolled in grades 9-12 at a public, private, or home school are eligible and may be nominated by anyone (adult, teenager, group, or organization). The York County Board of Supervisors will award $1,000 scholarships in each of four categories to be used for post-secondary college or trade school. Nomination Forms are due by February 14.

Traffic Signal Improvements at Mooretown Road Intersection
Attention Upper County Drivers and Commuters--VDOT has implemented a flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signal at the intersection of Mooretown Road and Sentara Circle in hopes of making left turns safer and more efficient. The new signals will use a solid red- must stop; flashing yellow-indicating turn can be made after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; solid yellow-light is changing to red; and solid green-driver has right of way for left turns. It is important to note that when the yellow arrow is flashing, drivers must wait until there is a safe window to make their left turn.

Additional Notes for the Week . . . The annual Art at the River show is currently accepting entries in several mediums including painting, photography, pottery, glass, jewelry, graphics, and mixed media. Deadline to apply is February 1 and the event will be held at the Historic Yorktown Waterfront from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4. Learn more at www.artattheriver.com.

Attention Arts Organizations- the York County Arts Commission Grant Seminar will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 10 a.m. at York Hall (301 Main Street in Yorktown). The seminar is designed to assist 501(c)3 arts related organizations in applying for the fiscal year 2026 grant cycle. The application process will be explained and questions answered. RSVP by February 3 to Minnie Sippio at sippiom@yorkcounty.gov or call 757-890-4102.

York County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

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