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WEDNESDAY.MARCH 15.2017                                                                         Appropriations At last night’s meeting, City Council appropriated more than $21.7 million for the following projects: $175,000 for training and equipment purchases for the Police Department. These funds are from the Criminal Justice Training Academy fees which are collected by the Clerks of Courts. Read more... $661,245 for parks projects. These funds, from the Parks and Recreation Category of this year’s Capital Improvements Plan (CIP allow the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to undertake projects in several city parks. Read more... $3,600,000 for Waterworks project in upper York County. This project involves the construction of approximately 18,900 linear feet of 24-inch diameter water main. Read more... $17,325,688 for seven transportation projects throughout the City. These projects are through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Revenue Sharing Program and require at least a 50/50 city/state match. Read more... Work Smarter, Not Harder in Your Yard There’s nothing better than a beautiful green lawn during the spring and summer months. With a little planning, you can get your yard in tip-top shape! Here are some easy tips for working smarter, not harder, when it comes to lawn care and outdoor watering. Test your soil before applying fertilizer. A soil test provides a list of recommendations for soil treatments to help you make the right decisions for your lawn.       Use compost and mulch in flower beds to retain moisture. Mulch also can reduce or eliminate weeds that compete with landscape plants for moisture, nutrients and sunlight. Install a rain barrel to capture rain for outdoor uses. Read more... Human Services Advisory Board holds Town Hall I’m bored, what’s going on in Newport News?   The Newport News Department of Human Services Advisory Board is holding a Town Hall/Information session for youth and their families on Saturday, March 25th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center. With the theme of I’m bored, what’s going on in Newport News?, the session will look at how youth remain engaged and  involved in activities when they are out of school. Young people and families have the opportunity to look at summer programs, volunteer projects, and year-round activities available for youth in Newport News. Read more... Follow us on our social media pages @CityofNN or City of Newport News for more updates! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email This newsletter is produced by City of Newport News. Content may be used with attribution. 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, you may Unsubscribe. Powered by Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

Notification: York Planning Commission Meeting @ Wed Mar 8, 2017 7pm - 8pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

more details » York Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM Planning Commission Meeting York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown (map) The Planning Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. For more information, call the Planning Division at 757-890-3404. View Agenda here: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1715 When Wed Mar 8, 2017 7pm – 8pm Eastern Time Where 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map) Calendar PeninsulaTeaParty.org Who • Admin PeninsulaTeaParty.org - organizer • Robert Bruce Alexander - creator

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Notification: York County Board of Supervisors meeting @ Tue Mar 7, 2017 6pm - 9pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

more details » York County Board of Supervisors meeting http://www.yorkcounty.gov/bos/geninfo/meeting_guidelines.htm When Tue Mar 7, 2017 6pm – 9pm Eastern Time Where York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, 23690 (map) Calendar PeninsulaTeaParty.org Who • Admin PeninsulaTeaParty.org - organizer

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Tomorrow: Join us at "Meet and Discuss #3"

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Meet and Discuss #3

Dead Whigs Society

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
6:30 PM

600 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA
Suite 210
Newport News, VA

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9 Members going, including:

Phyllis Porter

Mark W. Fielding

Kenyon Vandervelde

Mel Floyd

Joseph A. Broyles

Mark Elkhill

At this, our third meeting, and our first evening meeting, David Dietrich has agreed to facilitate a discussion of the goals and methods of the #Resist movement. 1. Are the group's references to the Declaration of Independence in defining their goal...
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Notification: York Board of Zoning Subdivision Appeals @ Thu Feb 23, 2017 7pm - 8pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

more details » York Board of Zoning Subdivision Appeals York Hall When Thu Feb 23, 2017 7pm – 8pm Eastern Time Where 301 Main St., Yorktown VA (map) Calendar PeninsulaTeaParty.org Who • Admin PeninsulaTeaParty.org - organizer • Robert Bruce Alexander - creator

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