Citizen News

February 25, 2022


Special Public Hearing; Quarterly News Preview;
Parks and Rec Announcements

Winter Markets

Markets Continue at Riverwalk Landing
Grab your coat and join us at the Winter Market tomorrow (2/26) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many of your favorite vendors are scheduled to be there selling baked goods, chocolates, fresh produce, original art and more. For the complete list of this weekend’s vendors, click over to the Visit Yorktown website.  Two more Winter Markets are scheduled: March 5 and March 12.  Yorktown Market Days return on April 9 for the full season with markets on Saturdays through October 29.  And check out the Riverwalk Landing statues, looking better than ever and ready to greet visitors.

Riverwalk Landing Statues
Spring 2020 Citizen News Quarterly

Spring Edition of Citizen News Quarterly Now Online
The 12-page newsletter is available for easy reading and downloading from the County’s website.  In this issue….ways in which you can get involved in local government and how to stay informed and #stayengaged. Also, information about events, registration deadlines, and services offered by York County are included.  The publication is presented with easy page turning, zoom in/out option for readability, pop-outs of articles for saving or sharing, and archives of prior issues. 

Household Chemical Collection/Paper Shredding Events Begin in March
York County’s collection events begin Saturday, March 12, and continue every other month through November. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the County’s Operations Center (105 Service Drive), citizens may bring their household chemicals for safe disposal and also their computers for recycling. Paper shredding is back by popular demand! Citizens may bring up to five boxes of paperwork for free and safe disposal. All of these VPPSA events are open to citizens of the member jurisdictions:  York County, Williamsburg, James City County, Hampton and Poquoson.  Please note that only York County’s events offer regular free paper shredding.  For a complete list of acceptable materials and the schedule of events, visit the Waste Management website.

Household Chemical Collection
Parks and Recreation Programs

Registration Opens Next Week for Spring Dance, Art Classes
Parks and Recreation has great classes for kids this spring.  Registration begins Tuesday (3/1) for ballet and ballet/tap classes for childen ages 4-12.  Classes begin in April and are held at Seaford Elementary School, 1105 Seaford Road. Register for dance classes here. Kids in grades 1-5 can explore a variety of arts and crafts in these spring youth art classes: Let’s Make Art II, Collage, and Drawing & Painting. Classes begin in April and are held at the Senior Center of York. Register for art classes here.

Additional Notes for the Week...The draft of the 2022 Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan is available to review online. The public is invited to a Zoom meeting where they can learn more about the Plan and provide their comments. The link to the document and Zoom instructions are on the County’s website.     The Great American Clean Up is March 25 and 26 – only four weeks away! Be sure to gather your team, sign up with the County and be a part of this community-wide event. More information is available on the Waste Management Center website.   

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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.

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