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...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – When driving to Cape Charles, if regular visitors get the feeling they’re approaching the town’s 25 mph speed limit a bit sooner than usual, they’re right. Cape Charles recently extended its 25 mph speed limit by about 1/3 mile on Stone Road, the...
by James Ritch | Jul 8, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton planning commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a zoning text amendment that will allow double-frontage lots in certain circumstances, which commissioners agreed would help those who wish to build homes in...
