Busch Gardens Williamsburg Acknowledged as “World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park”

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been acknowledged as the “World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) for the 29^th consecutive year. The park has received this award every year since 1990. NAPHA is an in...

Sue Sadler, JCC Board of Supervisors, Joins Podcast to Discuss the Comprehensive Plan

Sue Sadler, Stonehouse District Representative on the JCC Board of Supervisors, joins the podcast this week to talk about the importance of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update! (Spoiler alert - it’s really important.) Check it out and let us ...

Holiday Closings Announced

James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for Independence Day:County offices:Closed Thursday, July 4.James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:Closed Thursday,...

501 Bar and Grill Opens at Stonehouse Golf Course

James City County is pleased to announce that the 501 Bar and Grill has opened at the Stonehouse Golf Course located at 9700 Mill Pond Run in Toano. The 501 Bar and Grill is owned by Mo Boulftali, who also owns another County restaurant, Jimmy’s Oven and ...

Williamsburg Estate Services Opens New Warehouse

James City County is pleased to announce that Williamsburg Estate Services (WES) has opened a new warehouse at 1820 Jamestown Road. WES is owned by Laura Kinsman. The new warehouse is over 7,000 square feet. Previously, WES had a 5,000 square foot space o...

Garrett Realty Partners Opens at 4655 Monticello Avenue in Suite 102.

James City County is pleased to announce that Garrett Realty Partners has opened at 4655 Monticello Avenue, Suite 102. Garrett Realty Partners is a real estate company that was founded by Greg Garrett in 1982 as Greg Garrett Realty. The business transitio...

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center to Close for Maintenance June 24-July 7

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center in Grove will be closed Monday, June 24 through Sunday, July 7 for building maintenance work. The facility will reopen on Monday, July 8. Work will include refinishing the gym floor and cleaning the carpet and locker r...

The Carts are Coming!

Curbside recycling customers who live in the following red week neighborhoods will receive (or already have received) their new TFC recycling cart this week (June 17-21):

Police Invite You and Your Kids to Ice Cream With a Cop

In an effort to reach kids and adults alike, James City County Police Department offers Ice Cream With a Cop, a spin-off of Coffee With a Cop, but for kids. Ice Cream With a Cop aims to bridge relationships between local police officers and kids in a fun ...

We've Got Camps!

We want to help you keep the summer full of fun! James City County is offering nearly 100 exciting camps this summer! Camps were are listed below by week offered, and then by age.

Week of June 24

Little Tykes Summer Camp • Ages 3-5Monday-Thursday, ...

June 28 is Today’s Hits at Jamestown Jams Featuring The Tight Slacks

Come and enjoy free live music on Friday, June 28 with The Tight Slacks as they perform Today’s Hits during Jamestown Jams at Jamestown Beach Event Park.The Tight Slacks bring the variety to their performances and refer to themselves as “A Chex Party Mix®...

Launchpad Will Relocate to Tribe Square

James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg are pleased to announce that Launchpad, the Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator, will relocate to Tribe Square, located at 249 Richmond Road, this fall. Launchpad will become part of William ...

Update - New Dates Available - Fire and Police to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

-- Updated to reflect the July 13 and Aug. 31 classes are full and to announce new dates. --James City County’s Fire and Police Departments are hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training session followed by a Stop the Bleed trai...

What happened at the June 11 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the June 11 Regular Meeting:

E.         PRESENTATIONS    

            1. &...

Day Promoted to Director of Financial and Management Services Department

Sharon Day, former Interim Director of James City County’s Financial and Management Services Department, has been promoted to Director effective June 3, 2019. Day replaces Sue Mellen who retired in April.Day served as the Assistant Financial Man...

Economic Development Authority Real Estate Committee Cancels June 13 and July 4 Meetings

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Real Estate Committee has canceled their Thursday, June 13 meeting. There is no new business at this time. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 4, but due to the holiday, it will be rescheduled for Thu...

Neighborhoods Invited to Join Police for National Night Out

On Aug. 6, James City County neighborhoods are invited to join forces with Police and thousands of communities nationwide for the 36^th Annual National Night Out.National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness; generates support for local ...

Request for Public Comment, Brickyard Landing Acquisition

James City County Parks & Recreation is pursuing the acquisition of 119 acres of property on the Chickahominy River, located at 1006 Brickyard Road in upper James City County. Approximately 53 acres of the site are located in the Chesapeake Bay Resour...

Changes are Coming to Curbside Recycling Program Beginning July 1

As a result of changes in the international trade market, the net cost of recycling has increased drastically to the contractors providing curbside pickup services. Because James City County is a community committed to sustainability, we want to:

• Continue ...

June Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for July classes is open June 18-28. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Having...

Police Invite You and Your Kids to Ice Cream With a Cop

In an effort to reach kids and adults alike, James City County Police Department offers Ice Cream With a Cop, a spin-off of Coffee With a Cop, but for kids. Ice Cream With a Cop aims to bridge relationships between local police officers and kids in a fun ...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Parking fees for nonresidents are charged at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road annually from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. The parking fee is charged Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ...

Police to Offer Citizens Police Academy

The James City County Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy has been offering members of our local community the opportunity to get an inside look at the operation and function of police procedures since 1994. The classes offer an overview...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Residents are reminded to protect their property by removing valuables (especially electronics, firearms, purses/wallets and shopping bags) from vehicles and always locking doors, keeping windows and doors locked at night and when not at home and keeping ...