Sep 16 '23 James City County Approves Golf Cart Use in Windsor Forest Residents of Windsor Forest in James City County can now drive golf carts on public roads, making it the fifth neighborhood in the county to do so. The James City County Board of Supervisors approved a golf cart use permit for the neighborhood at their July 11 meeting. However, some residents have concerns about the […]
Sep 9 '23 New Free Bus Route to Colonial Williamsburg Starting September 10th Replacing CW buses The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) will be launching a new free bus route to Colonial Williamsburg on September 10th. The route, which will be called Route 15: Colonial, will replace the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s current shuttle service. The new route will operate from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 8am to 6pm on […]
Jul 28 '23 Williamsburg Named Among Best U.S. Cities by Travel + Leisure Readers! I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you! Williamsburg, Virginia, has once again been recognized for its unparalleled charm, rich history, and vibrant community. In a recent survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, our beloved city has been named among the Best U.S. Cities to visit, as chosen by their readers! […]
Jul 27 '23 MEB seeks 33 million in funding for new performance venue in Williamsburg A group of local businesses and organizations is proposing to build a new performance venue in Williamsburg, Virginia.The venue would be located at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and would be a multi-purpose facility that could host a variety of events, including concerts, performing arts, corporate functions, and festivals.The group is requesting $33 million in […]
Jul 25 '23 James City County Board of Supervisors Elects to Terminate Joint School Contract On July 25, 2023, the Board of Supervisors elected to preemptively terminate the Contract for the Joint Operations between James City County and the City of Williamsburg, effective at the close of the 2025-2026 school year. The reason for this action is to ensure the County has as much time as possible to prepare for […]
Jul 22 '23 James City County is the Best Place to Retire in Virginia Are you planning for retirement? If so, you’re probably looking for a place to call home that offers important amenities, such as easy access to physical activities, quality healthcare, and social venues. If you’re considering retiring in Virginia, James City County is the best place to do it. The county ranks #1 in the state […]
Jul 17 '23 Hampton Roads Housing Market Continues to Heat Up The median sales price (MSP) for homes in Hampton Roads set a record for the second straight month in June, reaching $345,000. Active listings and settled sales also increased from the previous month, but both are still significantly down compared to June 2022. “Seasonally, the month-over-month increases were expected, but they’re still important,” said Jon […]
Jul 3 '23 POSTPONED: July 3rd Community Appreciation Day and USAF concert Postponed to Thursday, July 20 Update: Due to the heat advisory and the possibility of a thunderstorm, Community Appreciation Day previously scheduled for July 3rd has now been postponed to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 20. The event will feature lawn games, a community art project, and free Sno-to-Go. Good Shot Judy will perform, as part of the Summer Breeze concert […]
Jun 28 '23 102 Mayfair Lane: Stately Home with Wooded Backyard in Williamsburg’s Windsor Forest Every home has a story John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every Home Has a Story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they can’t […]
Jun 21 '23 Kingsmill homeowners respond to Escalante plans for development From the KCSA Elected Board of Directors Over the past several months, the KCSA elected board members have dedicated their efforts to actively gather feedback from the community concerning Escalante’s development plans and the establishment of a new Kingsmill Community Park. The feedback from over 220 residents attending 19 community meetings was summarized […]