County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.The transfer station, recycling center, citizen drop off area and the VPPSA compost facility will be open regular hours. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal. Please make sure your containers are at the curb by 7am to ensure collection. Have a great day!!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
New Press Releases from York County
York County commemorates 13th annual America Recycles Day
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In recognition of the 13th annual America Recycles Day set for Nov. 15, 2010, York County will be hosting its final Household Chemical Collection event for the year on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. – noon at the EDS Operations Center on Goodwin Neck Road.
Also on Saturday, the York County Beautification Committee will have recycling information and an "I Recycle" pledge station at the Market Days at the River at Riverwalk Landing. As part of this year's America Recycle's Day "I Recycle" theme, completed pledge cards will be forwarded to the Virginia Recycling Association to be included in their drawing to win a prize in one of two categories: youth will be entered to win a new bike (value $250) and a $250 Environmental Grant for their school; adults will be entered to win a $500 gift card to Greenhome.com.
Pledge cards will also be available at the Household Chemical Collection event.
Originally organized by a National Executive Steering Committee comprised of the Federal Environmental Executive, the U.S. EPA, U.S. Postal Service, Steel Recycling Institute, and other recycling, trade and environmental groups, America Recycles Day is now coordinated by Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization.
Residents who are unable to attend an event are encouraged to visit www.americarecyclesday.org to pledge their commitment to recycling. For more information, call 890-3780.
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County announces Thanksgiving holiday closings
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York County Government offices and courts will observe the following schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday:
| Office | Wednesday, Nov. 24 |
| York County Public Libraries | Closing at 5 p.m. |
| York County Courts | Closing at noon |
| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Closing at noon |
| Office | Thursday/Friday, Nov. 25 & 26 |
| County Government Offices | Closed |
| York County Public Libraries | Closed |
| York-Poquoson Social Services | Closed |
| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Closed |
| All Courts | Closed |
| Waste Management Center Admin. | Closed |
| Office | Friday, Nov. 26 |
| Transfer Station & Compost Facility | Open |
Garbage collection normally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 25, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 26. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 26, will be collected Saturday, Nov. 27.
Recycling collection normally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 25, will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 27. Those residents affected by this scheduling shift should remember to place recycling bins at the curb by 7 a.m. on Nov. 27.
For more information on the garbage and recycling collection schedule, call Waste Management at 890-3780.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
New Press Releases from York County
Historical Committee to observe Veteran's Day in Historic Yorktown
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"Letters from War" is the continuing theme of the annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Historic Yorktown.
Gather with members of the York County Historical Committee as they pay tribute to those who are serving, and have served, our nation in times of war.
In remembrance of Veteran's Day 2010, the Historical Committee will observe the occasion with a memorial service in the Board Room, Second Floor, York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, on Thursday, Nov. 11.
The service will begin at noon and will include a tolling of the bell, presentation of the colors, singing of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, laying of honors, and "Taps." There will also be a special recognition of all Veterans of our Armed Forces.
Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. For information, call 757-890-3500.
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County webmaster wins national award for resourcefulness
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For her innovation in using low-cost, public domain Web site software to completely revamp York County's Web presence, webmaster Coleen Cason was recently awarded the Government Open Source Conference (GOSCON) Open Source in Government Award for Most Resourceful Use of Open Source Software.
"Ms. Cason receives this award in recognition of her successful conversion of the York County Web site to a standards-compliant open source content management system based portal," wrote Deborah Bryant, conference director for GOSCON in a press release issued by the organization. "Coleen accomplished the transition to great accolades from her management and local citizens, with a staff of one – herself – no formal IT training and no additional budget resources."
The county officially relaunched its Web site in December of last year, after staff spent more than 2,000 hours converting the site to its new DotNetNuke content management system. DNN currently powers over 400,000 sites, including intranets, extranets and public Web sites. It was originally developed by Microsoft and subsequently released to the public as open-source software.
"The money that staff saved the county in this process is just astounding," said County Administrator James O. McReynolds, noting that were the county to have contracted out for the work it would have cost upwards of $300,000. By building the site and transferring content in-house, the county spent under $2,500 for the new Web site.
GOSCON's awards recognize government employees who have made significant accomplishments in the application of open source technology in support of their agency's mission. For more information, contact Todd Simmons at 541-737-0790, or visit http://goscon.org.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Last chance to see historic York County maps
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Sunday, Nov. 14, may be your last chance to see a number of maps which were and continue to be used as part of an ongoing historical mapping project for the Virginia Peninsula.
The York County Historical Museum will be closing the exhibit that Sunday in conjunction with the seasonal closure of the museum. The exhibit is located in the Museum on Main, 408 Main Street, in Historic Yorktown, and is free and open to the public. Sunday hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Included in the exhibit are an 1896 Old Dominion Land Company map of the Peninsula, an 1862 Union Army Civil War map of the Peninsula, a 1970s classroom map, a 1960s topography map, and a Worksheet Map containing hundreds of points and place names from maps from the 1600s to today.
The goal of the mapping project is to create accurate historical maps for the entire Peninsula for various eras, which will help with location, identification and preservation of historic resources. To do this, maps, charts and surveys are being collected and compared against Colonial Land Patents and other historical information and documentation.
Visit the Museum on Main on Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for this last chance to see the exhibit and talk with the Project Coordinator, Paul Emigholz. For more information on this exhibit or the ongoing project, call 890-3508 or email pemigholz@tworiverslawgroup.com
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Historic Yorktown to host Holiday Open House Weekend Nov. 13-14
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The spirit of the holidays will be present throughout Historic Yorktown Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14 at the Yorktown Holiday Open House.
Shops along Main and Ballard Streets and Riverwalk Landing will be open on this special weekend to allow visitors to leisurely peruse items for sale. Select stores will be holding giveaways, offering special discounts, tempting you with delicious appetizers, and impressing you with artist demonstrations. Enjoy festive decorations and strolling entertainment throughout this special Open House weekend. Santa Claus will even pay a visit, so make your list, check it twice, and bring it to Yorktown Nov. 13 and 14.
In addition to the participating businesses listed below, join us for three special events in conjunction with the Holiday Open House weekend. Yorktown Market Dayswill take place Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon, featuring local produce, fresh meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, handmade soaps, quality art, and live musical entertainment provided by Runaway String Band.Following Market Days, visit the Watermen's Museum for the 4th Annual Chili Cook-OffCompetition from noon to 3 p.m. For only $5, sample each competitor's chili recipes and cast your vote for the one you like the most. Finally, gather on the Yorktown Waterfront for a Kite Demonstration from 1 to 5 p.m. sponsored by Patriot Tours & Provisions.
STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT
Sat & Sun: Strolling Santa and Mrs. Claus 12 to 3 p.m. (sponsored by Riverwalk Restaurant)
Sat & Sun: Heavenly Harmonies - holiday tunes - 1 to 3 p.m.
Sat: Chris Basford - 2 to 4 p.m. (sponsored by Riverwalk Landing Business Assoc.)
Sun: Taste of Love with Jan and Bart - York Hall 1 to 3 p.m.
Holiday Open House Participating Businesses (hours of operation vary by business)
Ben and Jerry's/Green Mountain Coffee
~ Register to win an 8" cake (winner announced Sun at 4 p.m.)
~ Free $3 gift card toward purchase of any size cake with any purchase
~ Free samples of ice cream cakes (Sat, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun, 12 to 4 p.m.)
Studio Foray
~ MAKE and TAKE Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Snow Flake bracelets
~ Pre-made Holiday charm bracelets and earrings
~ Holiday nibbles
Viccellio Goldsmith
~ Light Sweets & Treats
~ Free drawing for Sterling Silver Yorktown Bracelet
Yorktown Onion
~ In-house specials and door prizes
Grace Episcopal Church
~ Sat and Sun: Open 1 to 4 p.m.
~ Gift Shop: refreshments and gift with purchase over $20
The Gallery at York Hall
~ Sat & Sun: Featuring new cookbooks; Refreshments
~ Sun: Local Author Mary Smith Tabb book signing
"Love & Loss" a Virginia Girl's Civil War Diary (1 to 4 p.m.)
~ Listening music by A Taste of Love (1 to 3 p.m.)
Yorktown Republic
~ Enter to win $100 gift certificate
~ Special Gift with purchase over $50
~ Refreshments
Yorktown Shoppe
~ Sat: Local Artist Susan Thornton to demo hand-painted ornaments, painted canvasses,
and hand-stitched samplers. Custom Orders. Times Vary.
Black Dog Gallery
~ Holiday desserts
~ Special Holiday inventory
Patriot Tours & Provisions
~ Kite Demo & Gathering (1 to 5 p.m.)
~ Refreshments
~ Free Drawing for two kites
Nancy Thomas Gallery
~ 30th Annual Holiday Show - "Snow Garden"
~ Spectacular trees, new hand-painted sculptures and ornaments
~ Unique decorations and accessories
~ Sat: Wreath and Topiary demos (1 to 3 p.m.)
River Fruit Tropical Wines
~ Sample Sparkling Wines and items made with wine such as Blackberry Wine Cake
Riverwalk Restaurant
~ Fri: Holiday Prelude Wine Dinner – 5 course dinner with wines of Bordeaux, $,
757.875.1522 tickets
~ Sat & Sun: Free hot cider, receive a coupon for free dessert with paid lunch or dinner
Yorktown Victory Center - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
~ Continental Army Encampment Artillery: 11:05 am & 3:05 p.m.; 18th-Century Medicine:
All Day
~ 1780s Farm
Textile Demonstration: 11:35 a.m.; Open-Hearth Cooking: All Day
~ Museum Store featuring American-made toys, gifts and holiday items
Free admission for York County, James City County and City of Williamsburg residents
Parking Visitors may park in any public parking area throughout Historic Yorktown. Handicapped parking is located on the lower level of the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, and in limited quantities at all other public parking areas. The free Yorktown trolley will run on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
General Info For directions to Yorktown and additional information, visit
Sponsored by York County and participating businesses *Dates, times and activities are subject to change
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Updated York County Tax Maps
The following tax maps were recently updated on the website. You may download them manually, or click on the links below.
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/gis/i14.pdf (Commonwealth of VA - transfer of property from the Dept. of Emergency Management to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation - 200 Hawks Nest Drive)
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/gis/q09.pdf (Villas at Yorktown, Phase 10 - 116 through 124Z Garman Loop)
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail or call the GIS department at gis@yorkcounty.gov (757) 890-3899.
York County GIS Staff
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
November 10, 2010 Planning Commission Agenda
York County
Planning Division Website Update
The website has been updated with the following information:
The agenda for the November 10, 2010 Planning Commission meeting has been added.
To see the agenda visit:
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View the website at http://www.yorkcounty.gov/planning
If you have questions regarding this notification, please contact the Planning Division (757) 890-3404 or by email at planning@yorkcounty.gov.
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