Citizen News Weekly - March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Proposed Budget, Patty’s Day Fun, Scheduled Maintenance, and Celebrating Fathers

On the Agenda: FY2026 Budget Presentation
The agenda for the next Board of Supervisors meeting, Tuesday March 18, includes the presentation of the County Administrator’s Proposed FY2026 Operating Budget. Follow up listening sessions are scheduled and citizen feedback is encouraged. See the budget information, videos, and calendar on the budget webpage.

Shamrock Shenanigans at the Waterfront
You’ll pinch yourself over all the goodies that will be up for grabs at Yorktown Market Days’ St. Patrick’s Day Winter Market at Riverwalk Landing on Saturday, March 15. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., talented vendors and artisans will be selling baked goods, prepared soups, gourmet chocolates, homemade candles, dog treats, local art, and more! Enjoy performances by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, Deputy Ryan Houdashelt of the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, and Thomas DeRose and Wayne Hill of Poisoned Dwarf. Kids can make Leprechaun Bait, try their luck at a Pot of Gold Coin Toss, and participate in a town wide Treasure Hunt. The free, heated Yorktown Trolley will be running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during this event.

Let the shamrock and roll continue with Poisoned Dwarf from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 for our last Cabin Fever Concert of the year! We are delighted to welcome back this eclectic and talented group for an Irish jig, Celtic music, or a tune from Wales, making you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional pub for a night of camaraderie and entertainment. Due to limited space, seats are first-come-first-serve for this event, so arrive early! The concerts are free and open to the public.

Pressure Washing, Painting, and Tree Trimming in Yorktown
Starting Monday, March 17, Riverwalk Landing will see some maintenance activity. The lower level of the parking garage will be closed for most of the day (Monday, March 17) for pressure washing. Over the next few weeks, the upper level of the parking garage and the buildings in Riverwalk Landing will also be pressure washed, followed by some repainting. A small fence near the parking garage is scheduled to be replaced.

Need Assistance from Public Works?
Need a new toter for your trash pick-up? Have concerns over ditch maintenance? Just fill out an online request form to the York County Department of Public Works through the Customer Service Portal . You can also submit a zoning & code inquiry or schedule and pay for inspections. Plus, by signing up, you’ll be able to track your requests. And now that the weather is breaking and your outside projects are in sight. Be sure to call before you dig for the “out of sight” underground utilities.

Supporting Fathers with a Special Outing
The York/Poquoson Department of Social Services is sponsoring a FREE All Day Outing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg to celebrate and support local fathers and their children. A father and up to (2) children (Under the age of 18) per household may register to attend the outing. Tickets are being offered on a first come first serve basis and require proof of residency for the County of York or the City of Poquoson. Additional information can be found here. Registration for the event is now open! Note: There may be a wait list created depending on the popularity of this community event.

Additional Notes for the Week . . . The deadline for applications for the Youth Commission has been extended to 3/28. Here is a chance for high school students (grades 9-12) residing in York County to increase their knowledge of local government and develop leadership skills. Application is available here. It’s still not too late to register for the Senior Center of York’s Baltimore, Maryland Trip, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29-Thursday, May 1. Some of the sites will include: Harborplace, National Aquarium, U.S. Naval Academy and an Annapolis Harbor Cruise. For more information and fees, please call the Senior Center at 757-890-3444. WYCG-TV is celebrating Women’s History Month with special programming and tributes. Watch them on demand here.

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