by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson — The Cape Charles Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint public hearing July 13 on a controversial proposal by Coastal Precast Systems to make amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance, potentially allowing the concrete plant to...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson — Exmore has been approved by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to receive a maximum $1 million Community Development Block Grant for the town’s sewer project, successfully competing against other applicants for a...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Parksley Town Council Monday approved a $780,000 budget for fiscal year 2022, including $516,400 in the general fund and $263,600 in the water and sewage department budget. The budget includes no tax or rate increases. The only rate change is a...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock celebrated the formal launch of its new brand during Second Friday events on North Street July 9. Additionally, a new website, experienceonancock.com, has been launched. Onancock Main Street was awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at the July 6 meeting approved changes to the town ordinances, including one that allows residents to keep a pet pig within town limits. The code prohibits keeping “one or more hogs” or having a hog pen in town. The...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – When the Northampton planning commission held its regular meeting July 6, it received a memo that raised concerns about the new comprehensive plan and its recommendation, or lack thereof, on mobile home parks. The planning commission declined to...
