May 6, 2022

Blues, Brews & BBQ is Rain or Shine; Art at the River Rescheduled; Clean the Bay Day Registration Open

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY23 Budget Lowering Real Estate Tax Rate
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board members adopted the operating budget for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023).  The budget reduces the real estate tax rate from 79.5 cents to 78 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. That rate also applies to mobile homes.  The tax rate for personal property and machinery/tools remains $4.00. For complete information about the budget, including all Board presentations, visit the County’s website.

Tickets Still Available for Blues, Brews, and BBQ
There is time to get tickets for tomorrow’s (5/7) Blues, Brews, and BBQ held from 12 to 6 p.m.  BBBBQ is one of our most popular events and it’s held rain or shine. If you like sampling brews, tasting some of the best BBQ around, and vibing to area Blues musicians, then this is the event you don’t want to miss. You can purchase tickets and find more information online.
 
Get Your Kit Ready: Hurricane Season Projected to be Busy
The start of hurricane season is less than one month away. Getting started on preparations is a great thing to do before June 1, and there’s no better time than now!  The threats from hurricanes can vary depending on where you live.  But here in our region, we’ve all felt the impact of these tropical systems, whether it’s significant structural damage or losing power for several days. Take the time now to evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and your family.  Have an evacuation plan, assemble your emergency preparedness kit, and purchase flood insurance if you live in an area that may experience flooding.  For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s website.

Registration Now Open for Clean the Bay Day
On the first Saturday in June, thousands of volunteers will spread out across the area and pick up litter and debris from rivers, streams and beaches to keep these materials from polluting our waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.  You can sign up and join a group or form one with your family or neighbors.  The possibilities are endless, but the impact you can make is tremendous.  Search the online map for locations and register today.

Public Parking During High Water Situations
When the forecast calls for high water or flooding, York County opens the parking lot at Chisman Creek Park (1314 Wolf Trap Road) and the lots at the McReynolds Athletic Complex (412 Sports Way) for citizens to temporarily park their trucks, trailers, campers, RVs, boats, etc.  York County announces the opening of these lots on our Facebook page along with instructions on when vehicles are to be removed.  Citizens are reminded to not park their vehicles at school sites. 
 
Additional Notes for the Week…The Master Gardener Plant Sale is tomorrow (5/7) and is held rain or shine! Bring a wagon, wheelbarrow or box for your purchases.  The sale is 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Learning Garden, 301 Goodwin Neck Road.   Children’s and Teen’s Book Festival is also tomorrow (5/7) at the Tabb Library. Come meet local authors and illustrators of books for young people from 1 to 3 p.m.  No registration required.

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