25 de enero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4449POR NÚMEROS a las 10 a.m., 25 de enero Tasa de positividad actual de 7 días solo para PCREstado: 12,6%Distrito de salud de la pen&iac...

City of Williamsburg, James City County Open Phone Line for Vaccination Questions

The vaccination rollout in the past few weeks has, understandably, generated questions from residents who are seeking clarity on the process. This need for information has resulted in thousands of calls per day to administrative staff in our local governm...

EDA Real Estate Committee Schedules Electronic Meeting

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County’s Real Estate Committee has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be electronic and the agenda and link are posted online. The agenda will include approval of mee...

First Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Identified in Virginia

(RICHMOND, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 has been identified in a sa...

James City County Recreation Services Administrator Leads State Society

The Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS) Board of Directors elected Arlana Fauntleroy president for 2021. Fauntleroy began her one-year term Jan. 1. The mission of VRPS is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons ...

Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant to Prevent Rental Evictions

Together with the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County, the Williamsburg Health Founda­tion has announced grant funding to the localities which totals $1 million to prevent rental evictions of Greater Williamsburg residents as a result ...

22 de enero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4441POR NÚMEROS a las 10 a.m., 22 de enero Tasa de positividad actual de 7 días solo para PCREstado: 13,0%Distrito de salud de la pen&iac...

Jan. 22 4 p.m. – COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Jan. 22Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 13.0%Peninsula Health District: 16.3%James City County: 14.7%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 463,751 (increase of 4,147 over previous day)Hospit...

Joint Message from Peninsula County Administrators and City Managers on Vaccination Clinics

A Message fromWilliamsburg City Manager Andrew TrivetteJames City County Administrator Scott StevensYork County Administrator Neil MorganNewport News City Manager Cindy RohlfHampton City Manager Mary BuntingPoquoson City Manager Randy WheelerOver the last...

WJCC Staff Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

NEWS AND INFORMATION FROMCITY OF WILLIAMSBURGJAMES CITY COUNTYWILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY COUNTY SCHOOLSCOLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATIONWilliamsburg-James City County Schools staff began receiving the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vac­cine today,...

Do Your Part, Be SepticSmart!

Is your home on a septic system? Taking care of your septic system is not only beneficial to maintaining your home, but also beneficial to ensuring the health of local waterways. Here are a couple of tips to help make sure your septic system is up and run...

Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to Priority “Phase 1b”

(Newport News, Va.)   -- Beginning, January 22, 2021, the Peninsula Health District will begin closed “points of dispensing” (POD’s) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priori...

Historical Commission Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 28

The Historical Commission will meet Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 7 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 and Sept. 8, 2020.The meeting will be ac...

Jan. 21 4 p.m. – COVID-19 Update

Beginning today and continuing Monday-Friday, we will send out a 4 p.m. update on COVID-19 vaccinations and related news. To register to receive news releases to your email inbox, please send an email to renee.dallman@jamescitycountyva.gov or text 757-272...

Early Renewal for County Business Licenses Available

Attention James City County businesses! Beat the rush and renew your business license early. Visit the website for renewal filing and payment instructions. The deadline to file and pay is March 1, 2021. For more information, call 757-253-6698.Media Contac...

Joint Message from Peninsula County Administrators and City Managers on Vaccine Availability

A Message fromWilliamsburg City Manager Andrew TrivetteJames City County Administrator Scott StevensYork County Administrator Neil MorganNewport News City Manager Cindy RohlfHampton City Manager Mary BuntingPoquoson City Manager Randy WheelerWe are all fr...

Police Seek Suspect in Tampering With Vehicles Incidents in Village of Candle Station

Between midnight and 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, an unknown person(s) tampered with multiple unlocked vehicles and attempted entry into other locked vehicles in Village of Candle Station. The following video was obtained from a residential security system captu...

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

County Administrators, City Managers and Emergency Managers from the Peninsula are working with the Virginia Department of Health to ensure vaccinations are available to our residents as soon as possible.This is a monumental task for our community. As can...

Historical Commission Sponsors Student Essay Contest

The mission of the James City County Historical Commission is to further the efforts of the County to document, commemorate, preserve, protect, and promote the rich historical heritage of James City County.  The Commission is responsible for docu...

Police Seek Suspect in Tampering With Vehicles Incidents in Fenwick Hills

In the early morning hours of Dec. 19, an unknown person(s) tampered with multiple unlocked vehicles and attempted entry into other locked vehicles in Fenwick Hills. At approximately 4:40 a.m., the following video was obtained from a residential security ...

Engage 2045: Comprehensive Plan Update Community Chats and Questionnaires

James City County invites community members to participate in Community Chats and Questionnaires beginning on Monday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 21. The Comprehensive Plan update process, Engage 2045, has now entered the “Deciding and Affirmin...

Charges Filed Related to Multi-Vehicle Crash on Merrimac Trail

On Jan. 6 at 3:53 p.m., officers responded to a four-vehicle crash in the intersection of Merrimac Tail and Penniman Road. The preliminary investigation would reveal that Carrie Ann Yates, 41-year-old female of Quinton, had been at the Speedway convenienc...

SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access...

Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution program and accelerate the pace of vaccinations across Virginia.

Governor Northam is taking the following steps to help providers increa...

HRSD, HRUBS Bill Payment Due Dates for November & December Bills Extended to Jan 31 Without Penalty

(VIRGINIA BEACH) –The HRSD ransomware attack  that occurred in November 2020 disrupted billing across the service region for several weeks, affecting November and December bills, as well as access to customer accounts. Once business oper...

Board of Supervisors Organizes for 2021

The James City County Board of Supervisors met on Jan. 4 for their annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Michael Hipple was elected Chairman. Sue Sadler was elected Vice Chairman.Hipple represents the Powhatan District and w...

COVID-19 Vaccination Has Begun in James City County

COVID-19 vaccine distribution, which is being coordinated by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has begun in James City County.

As part of phase 1a, vaccination for James City County’s emergency medical services (EMS) employees began on Jan. 4 and wi...

JCSA Board of Directors Organizes for 2021

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors met on Jan. 4 for their annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Ruth Larson was elected Chairman. John McGlennon was elected Vice Chairman.Larson represents the Berkeley Dist...

January Events

January Events 

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt, we ask for your patience, flexibility and support. We depend on you, our patrons, to follow safety and social distancing guidelines as regularly released by the Governor of Virginia, ...

Rinehimer Selected for New Assistant County Administrator Position

Brad Rinehimer, James City County Police Chief, has been promoted to the newly-created Assistant County Administrator position effective Jan.16, 2021.

Rinehimer holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from St. Leo University and a master&rsq...

Governor Northam Commits Additional $20 Million to Rebuild VA Economic Recovery Fund

Governor Ralph Northam today allocated an additional $20 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Rebuild VA economic recovery fund to meet demand for the program and fulfill pending grant applications. T...

Virginia Department of Health Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard

(Richmond, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) added COVID-19 vaccine data to the COVID-19 Daily Dashboard on two new tabs, Vaccine Summary and Vaccine Demographics. This new information will keep the public informed about the...

Free Christmas Tree and Leaf Disposal Available for Residents

Through Jan. 31, James City County residents can recycle Christmas trees free of charge at any County Convenience Center during normal operating hours. The Centers are located at 117 Tewning Road, 1204 Jolly Pond Road and 185 Industrial Boulevard. All dec...

Virginia Now Planning for 370,650 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine By December 2020

(Richmond, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was informed late yesterday by Operation Warp Speed that, like other states, Virginia’s estimated allocation of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be less than initially planned for th...

Governor Northam Announces New Mitigation Measures to Slow COVID-19 Spread

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in all areas of the Commonwealth. Executive Order Seventy-Two directs Virginians to stay at ...

VDH Announces New Contact Tracing Prioritization and Reduced Quarantine Guidelines

Richmond, Va. — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced because of substantial levels of COVID-19 community transmission, local health departments may need to prioritize  contact tracing efforts for ke...

Surry Evacuation Assembly Center for JCC Residents Moves to Warhill High on Jan. 1, 2021

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, James City County residents living or working in the Surry Nuclear Power Plant’s Protective Action Zones (PAZ) will have a shorter drive to their Evacuation Assembly Center (EAC) when it moves to Warhill High School, 4615 Opportuni...

Park Improvement Project Underway at James City County Marina

To keep pace with the popularity of James City County parks, Phase I improvements are underway at the James City County Marina.Starting Nov. 25, the main entrance to the Marina will close for the duration of the improvement project. Billsburg Brewery and ...

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...

James City County Parks & Facilities

James City County Parks & Facilities

County Parks, Centers & Facilities Update

December 14, 2020 Due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, some programs and park/facility amenities remain closed. Thank you f...