Board of Supervisors Meets July 14

Have comments you would like to share with the Board of Supervisors at their July 14 meeting? You can provide comments by phone, email or in person. Agenda By phone: Call 757-253-6762 to record a comment that will be forwarded to all Board member...

Community Participation Team Meeting Scheduled for July 15

The Engage 2045 Community Participation Team (CPT) will meet Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2020.The meeting wi...

Online Workshop: Housing Recovery from COVID-19

Participants can choose the time that works best: July 14, 5:30 p.m. or July 15, 11 a.m.

This online workshop will cover lots of information you need to know about rental housing including remaining stable, avoiding problems like eviction, and staying awar...

County Administrator Scott Stevens Joins the Podcast to Talk About Fireworks, COVID-19 and More

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about fireworks, COVID-19, the budget and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! AudioVideo This Week in James City County covers upcomin...

VDH Urges Virginians to Engage with Legitimate Contact Tracers, Avoid Scams

(Richmond, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) encourages all Virginians to respond and engage with legitimate contact tracing calls and emails while remaining vigilant against scams. Caller ID will read “V...

Governor Northam Prohibits Congregating in Bars, Stresses Caution As Virginia Moves to Phase Three

**This information was released by Governor Northam’s Office on June 30** RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that bar seating will remain prohibited in restaurants as the Commonwealth moves into Phase Three at midnight ton...

Rent and Mortgage Assistance Available

In partnership with the Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium (GVPHC), Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP), and Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), United Way will administer the state&r...

Let’s Talk Turf

A quick question for James City County homeowners:What do you know about your lawn?

• I have warm season grass.
• I have cool season grass.
• I only have weeds.
• There’s more than one type of grass?

Do you want to learn how to produce healthy turf while red...

Actualización para el 25 de junio, 4 p.m.

COVID-19 Actualizaciones y Recordatorios PruebasPara ayudar a los funcionarios de salud pública a contener la propagación de COVID-19 en comunidades pasadas de alto, subprobados, desatendidas y/o sin seguro, los lí...

June 25 4 p.m. Update - COVID-19 Testing Scheduled; Independence Day Holiday Closure

COVID-19 Updates and Reminders TestingTo assist public health officials contain the spread of COVID-19 in overlooked, under-tested, underserved and/or uninsured communities, Faith Based Leaders and the Peninsula Health Department are partnering w...

Start Peninsula Changes Event Format to Multiple Smaller Competitions

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its ninth annual year in 2020. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will begin a series of three micropitch competitions held on July 14, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13. At each micropitch event, there...

Busch Gardens Discussion at June 23 Board of Supervisors Work Session

During the June 23 work session, James City County’s Board of Supervisors held a discussion with Kevin Lembke, president of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, to discuss the theme park’s proposed comprehensive safety plan for reopening. Phase...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Larcenies from unlocked motor vehicles are one of the most prevalent crimes in James City County. Residents are encouraged to always lock their car doors even when they are at home. Residents should also always remove valuables (especially electronics and...

Governor Northam Outlines Phase Three Guidelines to Lift Additional Public Health Restrictions

FAIRFAX—Governor Ralph Northam today presented the third phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan to continue easing public health restrictions while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The Commonwealth does not yet have a targete...

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due...

New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program Available

Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed...

New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program Available

Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed...

Parks & Recreation Summer Camps, Classes & Activities Online

Summer Offerings Now Available OnlineJune 8, 2020 

We look forward to welcoming you back to James City County Parks & Recreation and all that we have to offer! Programs are set to resume June 29; however, these are uncertain times with changin...

Statement of the Commonwealth’s Attorney on the Killing of George Floyd

Statement of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Williamsburg and James City County on the Killing of George FloydAs the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Williamsburg and the County of James City, I stand with th...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Beach Parking Fees  

Parking fees for nonresidents are charged at Jamestown Beach Event Park through Labor Day. The fee is charged Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays 8 a.m.-6 p.m. There is no parking fee for James Ci...

Messages from the Chief of Police and the Board of Supervisors on the Death of George Floyd

A Message from Chief Rinehimer:As human beings, we should all be shocked and saddened by the senseless death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis. As a member of law enforcement, I cannot express enough the deep feelings of disappointment, anger and f...

Colonial Parkway Emergency Stabilization Orientation Map Pullout Closed for 60-90 Days

Williamsburg, Va. – Blue Construction Services, under contract with the National Park Service, will begin emergency stabilization of the James River shoreline adjacent to the Orientation Map pullout (near kilometer marker 27) along the Colonial ...

James City County Parks

County Parks, Centers & Facilities UpdateJuly 10, 2020James City County and Virginia have entered Phase III restrictions for operations of our programs, parks, centers and facilities. While Phase III still carries many restrictions, additional ameniti...