November 25, 2020

County Offices and Courts Closed Nov. 26 & 27

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. York County offices and courts are closed on Thanksgiving and the day after. Citizens whose garbage or recycling are collected on Thursday (11/26) are asked to put their containers at the roadside on Friday (11/27), while Friday collections move to Saturday (11/28). For a complete listing of closings, please refer to the press release.

York County’s Quarterly Citizen News Publication Available Online

Take a few minutes this holiday weekend and scroll through the latest Citizen News quarterly publication. This 12 page document contains information about upcoming events and deadlines, Parks & Recreation activities, Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academies, along with articles about County operations during COVID-19, Library Services, Public Works, and more! The publication is easy to find – right on the home page!

Avoid Calling the Plumber this Holiday and Say “No” to Brown Friday

This holiday season, be sure to avoid putting fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain. These deposits can lead to sewer blockages, which is not something to be thankful for! Our friends at askHRgreen.org tell us that the plumbing community refers to the day after Thanksgiving as “Brown Friday” – one of the busiest times of the year for sewage backups. Be sure to put food scraps in the garbage, scrape off plates before washing them, pour used cooking grease into a heat-safe container and dispose of it once it hardens. For more information on properly disposing of FOG, check out the publications available online.

Celebrate Christmas in Yorktown!

The holiday season is filled with special community traditions in Historic Yorktown. It’s a time for friends, family, and neighbors to safely gather together to eat, shop, and create lasting memories. From modern celebrations like the annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Market on Main Street to period programming like Christmastide in Virginia and Viking Yuletide—there are special events taking place all December long. Check out our new festive blog to make merry and help plan your next visit!

Important Reminder - Taxes are Due December 5

Citizen News Weekly is compiled and published by York County Public Affairs each Friday to share news and events with our citizens and neighbors. This weekly newsletter is placed on our website and delivered directly to your inbox. If you wish to get the most recent news every week, please subscribe here. Questions? Contact Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer: (757) 890-3310 (office); (757) 817-2665 (cell); or whittgl@yorkcounty.gov.