April 1, 2022

Yorktown Attractions Now Open; Busy Intersection Now Safer; Mosquito Home Inspections Now Available

Yorktown Attractions Reopening
A sure sign of spring is the return of several attractions to Yorktown.  Starting today (4/1), the Riverwalk Landing piers are back open and welcoming boaters! Helpful information for boaters is available in today’s press release. Also back is the Schooner Alliance offering sails during spring break, including its popular Pirate cruises.  The Gallery at York Hall is back open featuring its original art, quilts, jewelry, and more for purchase. And the Yorktown Trolley can be seen carrying visitors to all of our attractions. There is still time to register for tomorrow’s Victory Family YMCA’s Victory at Yorktown one-mile fun run, 5K and 10K. The races wind throughout the historic and waterfront areas and pass by historic landmarks like the Victory Monument, Cornwallis’ Cave, and Surrender Field.  Certain roads are closed for the safety of participants (see road closure details). As the weather continues to warm up, the Yorktown Beach is seeing more and more people enjoying time in the sun and on the sand.  Next Saturday (4/9) is the return of Yorktown Market Days!  Be sure to click over to the Visit Yorktown website for more upcoming events.

Getting a Green Light at Busy Mooretown Road Intersection
The traffic light at the intersection of Mooretown Road and Bulifants Boulevard is now ready to go live!  Previously a two-way stop, drivers found it challenging crossing Mooretown Road from Bulifants at certain times of the day. The County has been instrumental in getting this intersection signaled and residents and business-owners will be happy to see the lights become fully operational on Tuesday morning (4/5).  Safe travels!

Senior Center Health & Safety Fair
Increase health and safety awareness with the screenings and information you receive at this event held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, at the Senior Center of York (5314 George Washington Memorial Highway). Health screenings available to those age 55 and up include cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, hearing and vision, posture analysis, and diabetes risk assessment. Service providers will be present to answer your questions and provide helpful feedback. Door prizes and refreshments included!  Limited space is available, so register early.
 
We’re Ready for Mosquito Season
Our staff of Mosquito Control have been working year round to eliminate areas where mosquitoes breed and also to help educate the public on what can be done to reduce the nuisance at their homes.  One way to do this is to request a home inspection where staff visit your location and identify areas of standing water or prime habitats where mosquitoes may be breeding.  Staff will discuss what they find with you and also make recommendations on steps to take to reduce these flying pests.  Call Mosquito Control at (757) 890-3790 to request a home inspection.  Additional information on the activities of this division are available on the website.

Great Volunteers and Great Numbers from Great American Clean Up
The clean-up event was last Friday and Saturday, and in York County, we welcomed 81 volunteers who turned out to collect litter and help beautify the community while protecting the environment.  Teams from Marquis Hills neighborhood, Cub Scout Pack 200, Cub Scout Pack 104, Tabb Lakes neighborhood, Grafton Bethel Elementary School, and County residents – all wanting to make a difference – conducted litter patrols at seven locations and collected a whopping 932 pounds of trash!  Cheers and thanks to these volunteers.  If you are interested in conducting clean-up efforts, consider Adopt-A-Spot, Adopt-A-Highway, and Team Up to Clean Up available through our Waste Management Center.  Visit the website for more information.

Additional Notes for the Week…The Board of Supervisors is holding a FY2023 Budget work session at 6 p.m. on April 5 followed by the Budget Public Hearing at 7 p.m. on April 19. All the information and presentations, including the proposed budget, are available on the website.    The deadline to apply to serve on the York County Youth Commission has been extended to April 15!  High school students in grades 9-12 residing in York County may apply. Visit the Youth Commission website to complete an application.

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.