Celebrating Decades of Service
At the October 21 Board of Supervisors meeting, Senator Danny Diggs and Delegate Chad Green stopped by to help celebrate two longtime public servants. As pictured right, they joined Ms. Sheila S. Noll and Mr. Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. to present official commendation resolutions from the Virginia General Assembly—recognizing Ms. Noll for her 30 years of service and Mr. Shepperd for his 25 years of service to the residents of York County. It was a special moment recognizing their dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact they’ve made in our community. 

Happening Tonight - Halloween Bash & Outdoor Movie Night!
Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at the 2nd Annual Halloween Bash tonight, Friday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC)! Kids ages 2-12 will love trick-or-treating and other festive activities, plus there will be food and fun for the whole family. But the fun doesn’t end there—Movies in the Park returns at 8:15 p.m. for a Special Halloween Bash Edition featuring Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13 | 2 hr 4 min). Bring your chairs or blankets and settle in for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience under the stars. Enjoy FREE popcorn, with additional concessions available for purchase. Don’t miss this hauntingly good evening of Halloween fun and family entertainment! 

DEA Drug Take Back and Shredding Event This Saturday
On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sheriff Ron Montgomery and the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Take Back event, offering residents a safe and anonymous way to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription pills, patches, and liquid medications. Vaping pens without internal batteries are also accepted; however, needles and sharps cannot be taken. The event takes place at the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, 159 Goodwin Neck Road, and is free of charge—no questions asked.
 In addition, the York County Beautification Committee and the Department of Public Works will provide on-site paper shredding services, allowing citizens to shred up to five boxes of personal paperwork per person without needing to remove staples or paperclips. The Beautification Committee will also collect plastic bags for the Trex Bench Challenge, working toward a goal of 1,000 pounds of recyclable plastic to earn a free bench for a local school. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable canned or boxed food donations to support a local food pantry. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the event entrance. For more information, call the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office at (757) 890-3630. 

Leaf Collection Program Beginning Soon
On your mark, get set, rake! Leaf collection begins in early November for residents who live on publicly maintained roads. An unlimited number of clear bags of leaves may be placed at the roadside on Monday of your collection weeks. For leaf collection, the County is divided into two zones: the Southern Zone includes homes south of Dare Road, while the Northern Zone includes homes on and north of Dare Road. Collections are held every other week in each zone. In the Southern Zone, leaf collections begin Monday, November 3, with the Northern Zone collections starting Monday, November 10. A final sweep of the County will be completed the week of January 12. Collection details, including do’s and don’ts, are available online. 

Take a Free Ride on Election Day – November 4
The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) is offering free transportation on all its fixed-route and paratransit services on Election Day (11/4). The fares are being waived to give riders every opportunity to get to the polls to vote. York County routes are to Waller Mill Elementary School and the Griffin-Yeates Center. More information, including WATA routes and schedules, are available on the website.