Virginia Selects Contractor for VDOT’s Largest Construction Project in History

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has selected Hampton Roads Connector Partners, a design-build team, to deliver the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project. The fixed price ($3.3 billion) and fixed comp...

Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Person

 Aaron Jacobson was last seen at his residence in the 100 block of Old Stage Road in Toano on Feb. 12 at approximately 9 p.m. Jacobson, who is considered endangered, is 31-years-old.  If you have seen Mr. Jacobson or know his whereabouts...

Planning Commission Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 21

The Planning Commission Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. to consider the following:•    FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvements Program ReviewAll meetings are open to the public and will be held in Building A of the Ja...

Planning Commission Development Review Committee Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 20

The Planning Commission Development Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. to discuss the following:o    SP-18-0089, Extra Mile Landscapes & Two Drummers Smokehouse ExpansionAll meetings are open to the public and...

Presentation on Free Black Settlement at Freedom Park Airing on JCC TV

As part of a celebration of Black History Month, JCC TV will air a presentation on the Free Black Settlement at Freedom Park by Col. Lafayette Jones, a historian and descendant of those who lived on the Free Black Settlement.You can watch the Free Black S...

SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Available for Private Non-profit Organizations

James City County is now included on the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Michael, Oct. 9-16, 2018. As a result, James City County government and private non-profit organizations who provided assistance to the pub...

Black Settlement Presentation Canceled

The Black Settlement Presentation & Book
Signing scheduled for Feb. 16 at Freedom Park has been canceled. Thepresentation may be rescheduled for the fall. For more information, please call
757-259-4022.Media Contact:Veda McMullen, Senior Communica...

Summer Job Fair

Want a great job this summer? Are you 16 or older and care about providing superior customer service while maintaining the high quality of parks and recreation in James City County? We want to meet you! Come out to the Parks & Recreation Summer Job Fa...

Historic Triangle Recognizes Random Acts of Kindness Week

Inspired by the LEAD of Greater Williamsburg Class of 2019 #WMBGkind project, local officials from James City County, the City of Williamsburg and York County encourage everyone to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 10-16.Check out www.wmbg...

What happened at the Feb. 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the Feb. 12, 2019 Meeting:E.         PRESENTATIONS    

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Holiday Closings Announced

James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for Presidents Day.County offices:Closed Monday, Feb. 18James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:Open regular hours.A...

CERT Training to Begin March 7

If a disaster threatens or occurs, do you know what to do? If you take the James City County/Williamsburg Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, you will!

In a major emergency, fire and law enforcement may not be able to reach you as quickly as...

General Assembly Crossover Featured on Newest Episode of This Week in James City County

Adam Kinsman, James City County's County Attorney, joins us on the podcast this week. The General Assembly has made it to crossover and we get an update on our legislative program that includes inoperable motor vehicles, impact fees and dogs. Check it out...

Employers Encouraged to Post Jobs on New Veterans Job Portal

James City County is pleased to invite County businesses and organizations to post jobs on the new Hampton Roads Veterans Career Compass (HR VCC). HR VCC is a website and service of the Hampton Roads Workforce Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hampton...

Historical Commission Sponsors Student Essay Contest

The year 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of several significant events in Virginia, and especially in Jamestown. These events had profound impacts on the shaping of American society, history and government. The James City County Historical Commission is ...

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant

James City County is pleased to announce that the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation received matching grant funds from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The grant is for $5,000 and utilized James City Cou...

James City County Social Services Seeks Community Input

James City County Social Services Outreach and Marketing Team has developed a survey and is asking for the community’s input. The purpose of this survey is to understand what services the community is most aware of and to increase the awareness efforts re...

February Events

Aquatics

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course (ages 15+)Friday, Feb. 1, 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Monday-Thursday, Feb. 4-7, 4-9 p.m.James City County Recreation Center & Eastern State Hospital$210/session; $205 f...

Home-Based Business Conference Planned for April 12

The fourth annual Home-Based Business Resource Fair & Conference is on Friday, April 12 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666. This unique event features a resource fair wi...

Mountain Bike Trail opens at Upper County Park

Mountain Bike TrailThanks to a partnership with the Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association (EVMA), Upper County Park now offers park visitors two-miles of mountain bike trails. Volunteers from the EVMA worked with Parks staff to design and construct t...

Toano Commercial Historic District Added to Virginia Landmarks Register

In December, the Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board approved the addition of 13 sites to the Virginia Landmarks Register including the Toano Commercial Historic District located in James City County. This is the first historic district...

Attention Business Owners - Update!

Feb. 11 Update -. The new online Business License Tax Calculator is now available to calculate your tax due and print out your renewal form. The web page also contains filing and payment instructions.Beginning this year, both your completed business licen...

Police and Fire to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

James City County’s Police and Fire Departments are hosting two CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events)/Stop the Bleed training sessions:Feb. 23, 5-9 p.m., Fire Training Center, 2077 John Tyler Highway February Session Registration&am...

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 ...