YCRC Meeting CHANGE : Date & Venue

YCRC Members and Friends:

Attached are the Minutes from Sept 3 and the Call for the next YCRC meeting. Please note that there is a change of both date and venue. 

The Yorktown Library was booked by the county this Thursday and was not available to us; this left no choice but to change the normal meeting to next Monday. I know some of you will have conflicts, and I apologize to anyone inconvenienced for this unforeseen change.

You should see Republican signage all over York County at this time. I received our order of 400 yard signs and have them available at the meeting Monday and for people volunteering to man the polls for early voting, and the precinct teams earlier. If you need them earlier, email me back to arrange a pick-up time

We have immediate need for volunteers to greet voters are the early voting locations in York County.  We have two locations, one in Williamsburg (Mooretown Rd) and one in Grafton, both are at the York County Registrar's offices. The sign up is here https://yorkcountygop.com/greeters/, please take a shift or two - the immediate week ahead is the most critical. We have fliers that explain the 3 constitutional amendments and Rob Wittman and Bert Mizusawa literature, which will be provided to the volunteers. 

We need your help, please consider assisting in this critical effort. I assure the Dems are out in full force and see this as a winnable/flippable seat. They are aggressively working the entire CD01 and we must show opposition and the will to hold the seat for Republicans. Your most urgent assistance is requested toward this effort.

https://yorkcountygop.com/greeters/

We have a few 4X4s as well, if you would like to have/install one, please email me.

At this point the Precinct teams have been provided 

1. All the Republican Absentee Ballot holders and 

2. a list of Republicans voters who: 

a) Voted in 2024 AND 

b) who only vote in Presidential years (a 1 out of 4 voter) AND

c) who have reasonably reliable phone numbers

These voters are our priorities on the GOTV effort at present. 

Please help us reach Republican voters in your area by joining your Precinct team. Email me back to join!

Our October 9th Fundraiser is sold out. 

Thank you to Sandra Tumminello, Windsor Philips, Biljana Soldo, Teresa Woodward and Nancy Brown for their help with upcoming event!

Thank you,

DeLois Stallman

YCRC Chairwoman

Notification: York Co. School Board Meeting @ Mon Sep 28, 2026 7pm - 9pm (EDT) (Alexander of YorkTeaParty)

York Co. School Board Meeting

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You have an upcoming event   Join with Google Meet Meeting link meet.google.com/geq-jcgo-cwc Join by phone (US) +1 424-570-5320 PIN: 725693097 York Co. School Board Meeting Monday Sep 28, 2026 ⋅ 7pm – 9pm (Eastern Time - New York) Regular Meetings Regular meetings are held to conduct the business of the schools, act on matters requiring Board approval, and recognize student, staff and community contributions to the school division. Regular meetings are open to the public and citizens wishing to address the Board may do so at these meetings. Persons who wish to address the Board are requested to sign up, in person, prior to the start of the Business portion of the meeting. Regular meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA unless otherwise noted. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/schoolBoard/meetings.aspx https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/ycsd/Board.nsf/vpublic?open Location York Hall, 301 Main St, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA View map Guests Admin PeninsulaTeaParty.org - organizer Robert Alexander - creator Melissa Alexander Robert B. Alexander View all event details Invitation from Google Calendar You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to calendar notifications. To stop receiving these emails, go to Calendar settings, select this calendar, and change "Other notifications". Forwarding this invitation could allow any recipient to send a response to the organizer, be added to the guest list, invite others regardless of their own invitation status, or modify your RSVP. Learn more

York County District 5 Notice

Thomas "Tom" G. Shepperd, Jr. York County Supervisor, District 5 Hm: (757) 858-8591 Mb: (757) 903-1875 Email address: Shepperd@yorkcounty.gov District 5 Notice September 2026 Subscribe for District 5 Report and Crime Watch Updates Dear Neighbors, There are two significant meetings that will be held in District 5 in October that you may wish to attend. If you are unable to attend the meetings or simply wish to provide comment on the subjects, please email me at shepperd@yorkcounty.gov or tgshep@cox.net.*   Regards,   Tom   Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. Vice Chairman & District 5 Representative York County Board of Supervisors   (C) 757-903-1875 (H) 757-868-8591

Proposed Harris Teeter Development on Victory Boulevard The Southeastern Development will hold a community meeting on October 8th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Tabb Library regarding the property at 1200 Victory Boulevard.  The location is the site for a possible Harris Teeter grocery store, fuel island, and restaurant. The meeting will be held in the Tabb Library meeting room, which is the large room on the left as you enter the library. I have discussed the possibility of a Harris Teeter development in my last two District 5 Reports. The proposed development site is near the intersection of Yorktown Road and Victory Boulevard, across from Carys Baptist Church. The 18-acre site runs from Yorktown Road towards Sinclair Lane.  When the Company approached me about the development, I established three criteria that they must meet before I would consider such a proposal:               1. Traffic – Traffic in and out of the site must not contribute to more congestion on Victory Boulevard.                2. Buffers – There must be considerable wooded buffers between the commercial development and nearby housing.               3. Housing – No additional housing will be built on the site. The company is holding the community meeting at my suggestion before formally submitting a development plan to the County.  Because the property is currently zoned residential, approval for the development will require rezoning and a public hearing before the York County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.  This will be a great opportunity for you to ask questions and express your point of view on the proposal.  District 5 Town Hall Meeting On October 13th at 7:00 P.M. in the Tabb High School auditorium, I will hold a District 5 Town Hall meeting to update you on important activities affecting our County, especially District 5. The presentation will include a series of short briefings on road projects, schools, the 1% sales tax referendum, the County budget and taxes, capital projects, and long-range planning. Sheriff Montgomery will provide an update on crime, traffic, and other public safety matters in District 5. Early Voting - Midterm Elections In-person voting began on September 18 and will continue until Saturday, October 31. York County voters can vote at the locations, dates, and hours listed below: 5322 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.               Saturday hours: October 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.               Sunday hours: October 18 and 25, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 6614 Mooretown Rd., Ste. A, Williamsburg, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.               Saturday hours: October 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.               Sunday hours: October 18 and 25, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Both locations will be closed on October 19 in observance of Yorktown Day. Click here to see more information concerning your eligibility to vote and to review the sample ballot. * Comments and opinions expressed in the District 5 Report are authorized and approved by me and do not necessarily represent the position of other elected representatives. All email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and to the Virginia Public Records Act, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement.

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long-term collab on your multifunction project

Hi Robert,

I read about your MultiFuncFor3Delta project, and I must say, the build tools upgrade is well thought out.

My name is Ryota Masashi, and I lead a small engineering team in Niigata, Japan. We have nine engineers with strong academic and technical backgrounds in AI training, automation infrastructure, and distributed systems.

We're not chasing short-term gigs. Instead, we are looking to partner with a few strong collaborators internationally to build something long-term. Given that you are in Yorktown, I believe there is a great fit.

If this sounds interesting, here is my calendar for a quick 20-30 minute call: https://www.a3techgroup.com/#contact. No prep is needed. If none of those times work, just reply, and I will find something that does.

All the best,
Ryota Masashi

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Early voting help and Oct 9 fundraiser

YCRC and friends:

We are looking for volunteers to help greet voters are the early voting locations in York County.  We have two locations, one in Williamsburg (Mooretown Rd) and one in Grafton, both are at the York County Registrar's offices. The sign up is here, please take a shift or two - the immediate week ahead is the most critical. We have fliers that explain the 3 constitutional amendments and Rob Wittman literature, which will be provided to the volunteers. We need your help, please consider assisting in this critical effort.

https://yorkcountygop.com/greeters/

Additionally, we are hosting a YCRC fundraising dinner on October 9th. The menu will be salad & assorted breads, chicken and prime rib, green beans with brown sugar and bacon, mashed potatoes, cheesecake or chocolate cake and includes wine and beer. Individual tickets are $125 and a Sponsorship for a tables of 8 is $1250. Please share with friends and family outside the committee. I often hear people who want to get involved and this is a great way to support the committee's local election efforts and meet like-minded patriots. We are lucky to have a fabulous national speaker, Mike Davis, whose bio is in the attached flier.

 https://yorkcountygop.com/fundraiser-dinner/

Finally, we have 400 yard signs arriving this week. The First District all went in together to get the best pricing, so we co-branded the Bert campaign with the "Vote NO on all 3" so that we could promote him locally despite not having received signage from the campaign. We have independent "Vote NO on all 3" signs as well. It would be great to put these next to the Wittman signs as a co-branding effort. Signs may be picked up later this week; more information will be provided when they're received.

We need your help in order to win this election - please donate your time at the polls and/or your money and join the fun and festivities at the Oct 9 fundraiser.

Early voting is underway, let's win!

Thank you so much,

DeLois Stallman

YCRC Chairwoman

Plus: Here's what's happening across the Historic Triangle this weekend, Sept. 18 - 20.

SEPT. 18, 2026 Happy Friday, Historic Triangle! A warm day is ahead with highs in the upper 80s and rising humidity.  The weekend will be mostly pleasant, with dry conditions and temperatures in the low to mid-80s, according to WTKR News 3 Forecaster Derrah Getter. Rain is likely to develop on Monday and Tuesday, with elevated rain and storm chances throughout the week. Fall officially arrives on Tuesday. The 7-day forecast, Sept. 18-24. (Image by Forecaster Derrah Getter/WTKR News 3) There will be plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the last blast of summer this weekend, from the annual Harvest Festival in James City County to Yorktown's Folk Festival and Community Art Day at the Muscarelle in Williamsburg. Now to the news.  -Christin Data center construction in the Historic Triangle would be 'irresponsible' given current groundwater conditions, expert says A modern server room in a data center. (Photo by Panumas Nikhomkhai/Pexels) by Melania Frye A policy expert for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is urging local officials to reconsider approving any major developments amid serious concerns about Coastal Virginia's dwindling groundwater supply. According to a study published by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in July, Eastern Virginia has little groundwater left - and the current supply is expected to deteriorate further in the next 5 to 10 years.   The report focused on the Virginia Coastal Plain (VCP) Aquifer System, which stretches from Interstate 95 to the Chesapeake Bay. Major water withdrawals in this region have caused groundwater levels to fall below sea level. Groundwater resources in these areas are unlikely to support future growth, the findings state.  Jay Ford, Virginia policy manager for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, told The Triangle that as of right now, there is no part of the Virginia Coastal Plain where new large groundwater withdrawals - such as data centers - could meet the criteria needed for the DEQ’s permit.  “What the report says in really stark terms is they tried to model a data center for the Virginia Coastal Plain, and they could not find a way to permit it. [It’s] basically saying our water resources indicate that a data center going into the aquifer is not only inappropriate but irresponsible right now,” Ford said.  Groundwater depletion has wide-ranging impacts The study also raises concerns about impacts on human health and ecosystem stability. VCP freshwater aquifers provide drinking water for people living in the area, while also being key components of the local ecosystem. If these natural supplies run low, the region could experience unstable land, pollution by PFAS, plastics or saltwater intrusion. “Hundreds of thousands, if not close to 1,000,000 people rely on [the Virginia Coastal Plain] for drinking water. And it's also an essential resource for our ecologies, for industries that want to operate in that area, and it has all kinds of interactions over the long term with our saltwater resources as well,” Ford said.   Those factors spurred State Sen. Richard Stuart to put forth legislation calling for research into Virginia’s available groundwater supply. The 117-page study, a response to that measure, was finally published in July after the state delayed its release for six months.  The results of the report sparked a bipartisan request for an urgent special General Assembly session to discuss potential policy changes. Gov. Abigail Spanberger did not publicly respond to the request for a special session but unveiled a new "Data Center Accountability Framework" on Friday. The legislation aims to increase transparency, strengthen environmental protections and lower energy costs while investing in the Commonwealth's workforce, according to Spanberger. "We are creating a new way forward for how this industry does business in the Commonwealth," Spanberger said upon signing Executive Order 22, launching the establishment of the initiative.  Existing legislation is obsolete given data center expansions Among the groundwater study’s most significant findings is that Virginia’s aquifer was in clear decline until a West Point-area paper mill closed, which led to stabilization. This single industrial user was capable of dismantling an entire ecological system, and it has since reopened. The DEQ fears such a decline will become an issue again, particularly because the paper mill is working in tandem with many other large water users.  Since there have not been substantial changes to state policy in decades, Virginia’s current legislation on the subject is outdated, according to Ford. The current policy is only the second-ever groundwater law in the Commonwealth’s history and was developed over thirty years ago. Critics argue the law was not designed to respond to the hundreds of data centers and millions of new people now populating the region. The water in the Williamsburg area took 10 to 20 thousand years to become the resource that it is today, Ford said. The supply can be used up far more quickly than it can be recharged. Among the DEQ’s major concerns is that if left unchecked, large withdrawals could destabilize the aquifer, outpacing legislation that can correct the depletion. Because large industrial projects and data centers are known to be heavy water users, the study raises legitimate concerns about declining water as a result of Virginia’s many data centers. While the report does not specifically mention data centers, other studies have highlighted their high levels of water consumption.  A United Nations University report stated that global data centers consumed 1.2 trillion gallons (4.5 trillion liters) of water in 2025, while predicting that this figure will double in the next four years.  Even as efficiency in this technological field increases, the scale at which these resources are being used increases every day, giving way to increased negative environmental impacts, despite developers’ efforts to improve efficiency.  Ford said many corporations that run data centers are hiding their water usage with non-disclosure agreements. As a result, there are a significant number of untracked withdrawals, and information surrounding data center water impacts is limited. “As we head towards the next General Assembly session, removing these non-disclosure agreements is going to be a really important priority for us and many other folks in the natural resources community because you can't effectively or responsibly monitor a resource if you don't actually know what is going on,” Ford said.  The DEQ’s report calls for conservation of freshwater and new regulations limiting withdrawal, aiming to curb the negative effects of a water shortage. The study holds that legislation should delegate more power to regulators so that they may reject industrial water withdrawals to combat users taking more than their share of fresh water.  Given the concerning nature of the now-publicly available findings, legislators may experience more pressure to act on the impending groundwater crisis.  “We can be leaders and exemplars, but if we're not holding the corporations accountable for actually changing their habits, we're not going to turn this around,” Ford said. “I really think the most important thing people can do is tell their legislator to reform our groundwater policies.” Ford added that urgent action is needed to save a system that is on the brink. “The public should know that if we don't make some significant changes, our groundwater resources are in danger,” Ford said. “And that means changes in law, it means changes in best practices at these companies, and it means investment in this recharge technology. None of these are the silver bullet. We need all of them to happen in order to make sure that our aquifer is sustainable for the long term.” IN THE HEADLINES WJCC superintendent sticks to previously proposed redistricting maps (WHRO)  The way it will be: Bruce Hornsby’s latest tour to end with stop at Ferguson Center (Virginia Gazette) Two dead after pickup truck overturns, catches fire in New Kent (WRIC) Retired Langley AFB firefighter says new UN report could help his effort to raise awareness about PFAS (WTKR) Navy, Pentagon enter into $1.7 billion housing expansion in Newport News (USNI News)  Virginia confronts shortfall in highway maintenance funding (Virginia Mercury) Oceanfront holiday lights moving to Virginia Aquarium (WAVY)  EVENTS THIS WEEKEND The 14th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival kicks off on Sept. 19. (Photo courtesy of Visit Yorktown) Friday, Sept. 18 Papa Said, Mama Said | Courthouse | Colonial Williamsburg | Learn about the cultural morals and values African Americans passed down to their children while enslaved. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under. 7 p.m.  The Williamsburg Quintet: Voices Behind the Music | Hennage Auditorium | Colonial Williamsburg | Discover the musical legacy of five local singers who recorded a gospel album over 70 years ago. Their music will be brought to life in this program by the 3 Tenors and Company. Tickets are $10 for adults and children over 6, $5 for children 5 and under. 7 pm.  Saturday, Sept. 19 Attract Pollinators to Your Garden | Veterans Pak | Learn about the benefits of pollinators and discover simple, effective ways to attract and protect them in your own yard. Registration required. 18+. Free. 10 - 11 am.  14th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival | Historic Main Street | Yorktown | The Yorktown Folk Festival features a day of performances by local bans, musicians, storytellers and dancers. Free. 10 am - 5 pm.  Harvest Festival | Chickahominy Riverfront Park | This fun fall event is geared toward the whole family and features music, games, arts and crafts and live animals. A scarecrow-making project will be available for an extra charge of $20/scarecrow. There is no admission fee. Parking is $10/car. 11 am - 3 pm.  The 2026 Great Williamsburg Adventure Race | William & Mary | The 11th Great Williamsburg Adventure Race kicks off on Sept. 19. Teams will race throughout the city, completing unique challenges, decoding puzzles, and solving riddles in a quest for glory. Teams with at least one W&M student may register for free. $20 per person. 10:30 am - 1 pm.  The Djembe Speaks: Rhythms & Roots | Chickahominy Riverfront Park | LaQuita Marie Staten will bring the talking drum to life in this high-energy performance. Guests will experience how traditional West African rhythms carry the movements of daily life and how those rhythms connect us to the food that grows from the ground. Presented by Arts for Learning. Free. 12 - 12:50 pm.  Pirate Day | James City County Recreation Center | Kids will enjoy a fun-filled adventure with pirate-themed games, crafts and snacks. For ages 7-13. $30. 1 - 4 pm. Family Days: Give Me Liberty | American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Families are invited to explore stories from the VA250 exhibition, "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation," and participate in activities about how families lived and worked during the Revolution. Included with museum admission. 10 am - 3 pm.  Community Art Day | The community is invited to celebrate a fun-filled day of art activities and live music while shopping from W&M student art vendors. There will be docent-guided tours of exhibitions, a chalk art contest and a complimentary photo booth. Free. 11 am - 4 pm. Precarious Oktoberfest | Precarious Beer Project | Celebrate Oktoberfest with food specials, live music and Oktorious on draft. 11 am - 10 pm.  Sunday, Sept. 20 Paws to Read | James City County Library | Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Free. 2:30 - 3:30 pm.  Williamsburg A Cappella Singers | Williamsburg Library | Enjoy an afternoon of energetic a capella performance featuring talented friends and neighbors who love to sing. Free admission; no tickets required. 3:30 - 4:30 pm.  Multi-Day Freaky Friday | Williamsburg Players | Sept. 18 - 20 | Attend a performance featuring the talented cast of the Williamsburg Players, based on the novel "Freaky Friday" by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films.  General admission is $24. Constitution Week | American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Sept. 15 - 19 | 11 am - 3 pm | Celebrate Constitution Week with a variety of special activities, including the popular Constitution Escape Room. This program is included with museum admission. This newsletter was written by Christin Nielsen and Melania Frye. Thanks for reading! 📰  Sign up to receive The Triangle's weekly newsletters here. 🖥️ Visit The Triangle's website to read previous newsletters. 📧 To reach out, email christin@thetriangle.news or reply to this email. The Triangle exists thanks to the support of readers who make our work possible. Donate now to help ensure we can stay paywall-free. 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