County Administrator Update to the BOS on State of Vaccinations

Read the Regional Joint Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations

Start Smart, Recycle Right in 2021

When it comes to recycling, we’re asking everyone to get back to basics. Paper products and empty/flattened cardboard boxes, plastic bottles with a neck or spout, and metal cans are universally accepted for recycling—no matter where you live in t...

Your Source for Up to Date Local and National Information

Links to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and more

Introducing NEW Winter Markets!

Select Saturdays in January, February, and March. Bundle up and come down to the waterfront to shop for locally grown, produced, and crafted products.

See the York Hall Gallery Exhibit Calendar for 2021

Winter Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - 10 am until 1 pm

We have so many great job openings and think you may be the right person for the job!

Be sure to see all that York County has to offer!

Residents of District 2! We need applicants interested in serving on the Chesapeake Bay Board.

Citizen News Weekly

Latest York County News and Updates coming to you each week

Curbside Leaf Collection Program

Beginning Monday, November 16 and continuing through January 29, York County residents who reside on publicly maintained streets or roads can place an unlimited number of clear bags of leaves at the front roadside for collection every other week.

Residents...

Winter 2020 Citizen News

The Quarterly Edition Now Online

York County Code is Now Just a Click Away

"Bay to Belly" - the Chesapeake Bay's Food & Culture

For the month of January the York County Public Library is pleased to partner with the Watermen’s Museum to host their Bay to Belly exhibit at the Tabb Library. The Bay to Belly exhibit tells a delectable story about the Chesapeake Bay'...

Your Digital Reading is Breaking Records!

2020 saw a record number of readers worldwide turn to their public libraries' digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks, seeking information and entertainment they could enjoy safely at home. York County Public Library readers discovered and rediscover...

OverDrive's Most Downloaded Ebooks & Audiobooks in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work, socialize, shop, read, and much more. With libraries closed until recently, many readers have had to enjoy their books in new ways. Because of this, 2020 is on pace to once again set records in ebooks...

Activities for Kids, Tweens & Teens During January

Youth Services is offering a variety of fun activities and programs during January for kids, tweens and teens! If you have any questions about the activities, contact the Youth Services Department at Tabb, 757-890-5110, or Yorktown, 757-890-3236.

Kids

Snow ...

York County Public Libraries Hours of Operation

York County Public Libraries are open to the general public with modified hours of operation:

Sunday - ClosedMonday - 10 am to 7 pmTuesday - 10 am to 7 pmWednesday - 10 am to 7 pmThursday - 10 am to 7 pmFriday - 10 am to 5 pmSaturday - 10 am to 5 pm

“Thank ...

Spring Soccer Volunteers Needed

If you enjoy the game of soccer and are willing to help teach the next generation of soccer players.  Please fill out the soccer volunteer application, background check, and mandated reporting to get started.  For more informatio...

Volunteer Park Ambassadors Needed

If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to volunteer to check on our parks, please consider becoming a park ambassador. We would like ambassador to check the park weekly and complete a monthly inspection report. Please fill out the park ambassador volunt...

Yorktown Introduces Brand New Winter Markets to Help Kick Off the 2021 Season!

Citizen News Weekly - January 15, 2021

Citizen News Weekly - January 8, 2021

York County Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Office Closings

Chad Green is 2021 Board of Supervisors Chairman; Sheila Noll is Vice Chairman

Citizen News Weekly - December 23, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - December 18, 2020

Yorktown Crowned the Best Place to Eat, Boat, and Explore along the Chesapeake Bay

York County Government & Courts Holiday Schedule

Citizen News Weekly - December 11, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - December 4, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - November 25, 2020

Citizen News Weekly - November 20, 2020

Historic Yorktown Prepares to Kick Off a Festive Season of Holiday Events!

York County Thanksgiving Holiday Closings

Citizen News Weekly - November 13, 2020

York County Citizen News Weekly - 11/6/2020

York Co. Offices to Close Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day

York County Citizen News Weekly 10/30/2020

Polling Place Reopens after Temporary Closure: Grafton School Complex back open to voters

County Leaf Collection Program Begins Nov. 16

Citizen News Weekly - October 23, 2020

York County Update - 10/16/2020

York County Update - 10/9/2020

County Offices to be closed Monday, October 19 in observance of Yorktown Day

York County Update - 10/2/2020

York County Update - 9/25/2020

York County Update - 9/11/2020

Celebrating Pollinator Month: York County Parks & Recreation hosting "BioBlitz"

York County Update - 9/4/2020

York County Update - 8/28/2020

York County Offices to Close for Labor Day

York County Public Library Programs Promote Learning

York County Parks & Recreation’s Fall Tennis Program

York County Update - 8/21/2020

Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for Community Services Grant Advisory Committee

County Seeks Your Photos for 2021 Beautiful York County Calendar Contest

Status Update 8/14/2020: The Latest from York County

Shiver me Timbers! Pirates Prepare to Invade Yorktown Market Days

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 3

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 2

York County Tropical Storm Isaias Update 1

York County Fire and Life Safety COVID-19 Update

Yorktown Market Days Invites the Community to Show Some Extra LOVE

York County Status Update 7/17/2020: Fire/EMS COVID-19 Update; Blues, Brews & BBQ Cancelled; & more

Yorktown Day, Adopted FY21 budget now online; FLS COVID-19 testing

York County Fire & Life Safety Personnel Test COVID-19 Positive / Department Takes Pro-Active Steps

Status Update 06/26/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 06/19/2020 - The Latest from York County

Registration Now Open for York County Summer Sports Camps: Soccer and Volleyball for Kids!

Yorktown Announces New Date for Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival - Precautions and Restrictions in Place

York County Public Libraries Reopening July 7; Virtual Summer Reading Program Begins June 22

Status Update 06/12/2020 - The Latest from York County

Yorktown's FREE Trolley Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community!

York County's Award-Winning "Safety Town" Program Registration Now Open

York County Polling Place Temporarily Relocated Due to School Closure

Yorktown Market Days Returns to the Waterfront!

Status Update 06/05/2020 - The Latest from York County

York Co Parks & Recreation Announces Program Updates

York County Wins Four National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

Status Update 05/29/2020 - The Latest from York County

York County Library Implementing Phase One Reopening

Status Update 05/22/2020 - The Latest from York County

Historic Yorktown Begins Process of Re-Opening

County Offices Not Staffed on Memorial Day

Status Update 05/15/2020 - The Latest from York County

York County Launching Enhanced Online Service Portal for Citizens, Builders, and Contractors

Status Update 05/01/2020 - The Latest from York County

Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Collections on Saturday, May 9

VPPSA Compost Facility Reopening May 4

Status Update 04/24/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/17/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/15/2020 - The Latest from York County

Citizen Input Requested for Bacteria TMDL Action Plan and Updates

Status Update 04/10/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/07/2020 - The Latest from York County

Yorktown Market Days Moves to a Temporary Drive-Thru Model to Connect Farmers and Customers

Status Update 04/03/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/02/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 04/01/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 03/31/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/30/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 03/27/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/25/2020: The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/24/2020 - The Latest from York County

Status Update 3/24/2020 - Yorktown Beach Closed to Sunbathing/Swimming

Status Update 3/20/2020: Clerk of Court, Library Programs

Status Update 3/19/2020: April 8 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

March 19, 2020

Status Update 3/18/2020: Offices Closed, Business Resource Page Launched

March 18, 2020

Additional York County Closings

Courts, Playgrounds are latest to close

York County Closes Public Buildings to the General Public Effective Immediately

York County Closes Public Buildings to the General Public Effective Immediately Closings in place now through close of business Friday, March 27; employees report to work as usual

March 15, 2020

York County officials are continuing to monitor and r...

March 14 - News and Information from Community Leaders

March 14, 2020

We have learned about several more incidents of coronavirus COVID-19 within the region, including one death, confirming a limited community spread. 

We as a community have the obligation to take further steps to curtail the spread, o...

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Start Smart, Recycle Right in 2021

When it comes to recycling, we’re asking everyone to get back to basics. Paper products and empty/flattened cardboard boxes, plastic bottles with a neck or spout, and metal cans are universally accepted for recycling—no matter where you live in t...

Curbside Leaf Collection Program

Beginning Monday, November 16 and continuing through January 29, York County residents who reside on publicly maintained streets or roads can place an unlimited number of clear bags of leaves at the front roadside for collection every other week.

Residents...

2021 Beautiful York County Calendar

Available at Libraries, County Offices

York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to Offer a $1,000 Scholarship for 2021

York/Poquoson Master Gardeners are proud to offer once again, a $1,000 college scholarship to York County and City of Poquoson residents that are incoming freshmen accepted to a recognized accredited Community College, College or University. The student&a...

Healthy Virginia Lawns Program

Register now for the Spring Healthy Virginia Lawns Program with site visits beginning in March. The Healthy Virginia Lawns program is designed to assist York County and Poquoson residents with taking care of their lawn in an economic and environmentally s...

2021 4-H Junior Summer Camp

York/Poquoson 4-H Junior Summer Camp is scheduled for August 2 - 6, 2021 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center.  More information can be found by visiting our Junior Summer Camp page

York County Community Garden

If you are interested in a garden plot in 2021 at the McReynolds Sports Complex, email the Community Garden Coordinator.  

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2021 Beautiful York County Calendar

Available at Libraries, County Offices

Start Smart, Recycle Right in 2021

When it comes to recycling, we’re asking everyone to get back to basics. Paper products and empty/flattened cardboard boxes, plastic bottles with a neck or spout, and metal cans are universally accepted for recycling—no matter where you live in t...

Curbside Leaf Collection Program

Beginning Monday, November 16 and continuing through January 29, York County residents who reside on publicly maintained streets or roads can place an unlimited number of clear bags of leaves at the front roadside for collection every other week.

Residents...