Historical Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 15, 2018

The Historical Commission will meet on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a presentation by Mr. Jack Wray about the Toano revitalization efforts.The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 7882 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 2...

Police Seek Information on Commercial Burglary

On Oct. 7 at approximately 4 p.m., an unknown male broke into the Car Quest Auto Parts store located at 7265 Pocahontas Trail. The same suspect also rummaged through several vehicles located outside of the business. The suspect, captured by video surveill...

Planning Commission Development Review Committee Meeting Canceled

The James City County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14, has been canceled.For more information, please contact the Planning Division at 757-253-6685 or planning@jamescitycountyva.gov.Media Contact:Paul Holt, Director o...

Parks & Recreation Holiday Programs

Santa Calling, Free! James City County Parks & Recreation is offering families a fun night of Santa Calling on Tuesday, Dec. 4! We’re your connection for free “Phone Calls from Santa” for children ages 9 and younger living in James City Count...

High Threat Concealment Opens on McLaws Circle

High Threat Concealment (HTC) is now open at their new location at 309 McLaws Circle, Suite K in the Busch Corporate Center. High Threat Concealment is a veteran-owned solutions provider who specializes in the design and development of concealable equipme...

PHILIP D studio Opens in New Expanded Space

James City County is pleased to announce that PHILIP D studio held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for its new commercial photography studio at 144 Tewning Road, Suite F. The new location is 3,600 square feet with a 20’ ceiling and two large roll up do...

Winners Announced for Start Peninsula

The pitch competition began on Friday, Nov. 2 with 30 pitches and a keynote by serial entrepreneur and author, Jason Calacanis. Following a 90-second pitch, 10 early stage businesses were selected to move on to Sunday’s final round.  On Sunday, 3...

Master Police Officer Brandon Frantz Recognized

Master Police Officer (MPO) Brandon Frantz was awarded the Law Enforcement Commendation Certificate and Medal by the Williamsburg Sons of the American Revolution on Nov. 2. MPO Frantz was further recognized at Eighteenth Annual Greater Hampton Roads Regio...

2018 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

Self HaulJames City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge Nov. 5-18, 2018 and Jan. 7-20, 2019 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road. The Convenience Center is open daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Leaves will only be accepted in...

Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes Due by Dec. 5

James City County Personal Property and Real Estate tax bills will be mailed the week of Nov. 5 and are due Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. If you do not receive your tax bill by Nov. 16, 2018, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 757-253-6705. Taxes ...

H&H Medical Corporation Receives 2018 Captain John Smith Award

The James City County (JCC) Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority recognized H&H Medical Corporation (H&H) as this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award during the 25th annual Celebration of Business. This awa...

First Watch Opens in New Town Williamsburg

James City County is pleased to announce that First Watch is now open at their new location at 5215 Monticello Avenue in New Town Williamsburg. First Watch serves breakfast, brunch and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.First Watch begins each morning s...

November Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsRegistration is open from Nov. 6-16 for December swim classes. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Having trouble deciding which swim level is appropriate for your chi...

Want to Save Money on Energy Bills?

James City County Housing’s energy saving class, “Saving
Money on Energy Bills,” will be held on Nov. 13. As the weather gets colderit is important to consider the ways we use energy and the efficiency of
our homes. Rehab...

Police and Fire to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

James City County’s Police and Fire Departments are hosting two new training sessions for the community:CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. CRA...

County Residents Invited to Nov. 14 Neighborhood Forum

James City County residents are invited to attend the next Neighborhood Forum on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road.

Topics include the Workforce Housing Task Force and an update from the Clean County Commis...

Publix Opens in the Monticello Marketplace

James City County is pleased to announce that Publix has opened their new store at 4660 Monticello Avenue in the Monticello Marketplace. This is the first Publix store in Hampton Roads. The store is just over 62,000 square feet. Publix opened at 7 a.m. wi...

Real Estate Committee Sets Meeting Dates

The Real Estate Committee of the Economic Development Authority has determined their meeting dates for the rest of the 2018 calendar. The Committee reserves the right to modify this schedule as necessary. The dates and times are outlined below:

• Thursday, J...