March 26, 2021

Great American Cleanup Success; We Step Into Spring with York News and Visit Yorktown

Mooretown Road Cleanup a Success
You did it! Today (Friday, 3/26), the Great American Cleanup came to York County’s Mooretown Road/Airport Road area. A special thanks to York County Waste Management Center staff and the teams of volunteers that showed up to perform the cleanup. Their efforts really paid off! Just look at that pile of bags collected by local company Birthplace of America, members of the 718^th (pictured) and 63^rd Intelligence Squadrons of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and the XO Family. These dedicated neighbors truly made a difference. Remember, you don’t have to wait for the Great American Cleanup to help beautify our community. Consider adopting a neighborhood spot with your own group of volunteers (up to 25 people) with supplies and support available from the County: trash bags, gloves, litter pick-up tools, and safety vests can be requested in advance. For more information, visit the Waste Management Center website. A big shout-out to all the groups that are performing cleanups this weekend!

Step Into Spring with York News – Airing Daily
In the latest edition of York News, we leave winter behind and look forward to more vaccines, the return of Market Days, and additional paper shredding events. We also share info on summer camps and sports programs with opportunities for part-time jobs. As the weather continues to get warmer, be sure to start planning your outdoor fun at our parks and the waterfront. York News: Step Into Spring is shown daily on WYCG-TV (Cox 46, Verizon 38) and is easy to watch from your desktop or mobile device on the WYCG-TV page or YouTube.

Historic Yorktown Comes Alive in Spring!
As warmer temps arrive, Historic Yorktown is the place to be for living history demonstrations, the return of our home-ported tall ship the Schooner Alliance, and the clink! of weekend cocktails on the open-air patio at Water Street Grille. From the re-opening of the outdoor attractions to the weekly farmers markets to dining specials, fun ways to sneak in some history lessons, and rides on the free Yorktown Trolley, there are spring break options that can’t be beat and won’t break the bank. Also, there’s the satisfaction that comes with supporting small local businesses! Here’s Visit Yorktown’s latest blog featuring a few upcoming highlights.

“Movies in the Parks” Returns in April
Starting Friday, April 9, this popular program returns to our park facilities for free family fun! Beginning approximately 15 minutes after sunset, these child-friendly movies are shown on a large screen in the great outdoors. This first movie is The Croods 2: A New Age at New Quarter Park (1000 Lakeshead Drive). Concessions are available for purchase, but you can also bring your own. Also, please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. And, just a reminder, our parks return to spring/summer operating hours. The McReynolds Athletic Complex has made the switch, and our other facilities welcome longer operating hours effective April 1. For hours of operation and amenities, visit the Parks and Recreation website.

A Few More Notes for the Week…..Congratulations to the Peninsula COVID-19 Operations Center (PECOC), of which York County is a member, on its selection for the Governor’s EMS Award for Innovation Excellence in EMS. The PECOC was established in early 2020 to help manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Peninsula. The Clerk of Circuit Court’s office is extending its Friday operations an additional four hours, bringing the office’s hours to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Business is conducted by appointment only, so please visit the Clerk of Circuit Court’s website for details. Some citizens had difficulty accessing the proposed FY22 Budget online. Please try the link again to view all the documents including presentation slides. The Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds those with septic tanks/pumping chambers that these need to be inspected at least once every five years with receipts forwarded to DPW for recording. For more information, visit the DPW website.

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. Questions? Contact Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer: (757) 890-3310 or whittgl@yorkcounty.gov.