York County Board of Supervisors Adopts FY2026 Budget 
At this week’s meeting, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) along with the tax rates for Calendar Year 2025. The Board approved a 4-cent increase in the 2025 calendar year Real Estate Tax Rate to $0.78 per $100 of assessed value, and a 20-cent increase in the Personal Property Tax rate to $4.00 per $100. York County Administrator Mark Bellamy expressed gratitude to both the community and the Board for their collaboration and engagement throughout the months-long budget development process. The FY2026 adopted budget prioritizes investments in core services and long-term community needs. For more information about the adopted budget visit our website.

Discover Timeless Treasures and Classic Cars in Historic Yorktown
Take a step back in time on Saturday, May 10, at the Vintage Market/Car Show on Main Street. Stroll through the market at Riverwalk Landing and hunt for upcycled treasures and unique collectibles from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then, make your way up to Historic Main Street to admire more than twenty fully restored classic cars on display. The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during this event. 

National Public Works Week is May 18-24
Our Public works professionals advance our quality of life by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, utilities, public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, and solid waste. They help to make our communities dynamic places to live and work. During National Public Works Week, join us in recognizing the quiet work these professionals do to support and strengthen our community. Check out the video produced by WYCG-TV honoring the County’s Public Works staff. 

Road Closures Underway for Repaving Work in Historic Yorktown
Road construction and temporary closures are currently in effect in Historic Yorktown as part of a repaving project managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Contractor crews have begun short-term, full road closures on Alexander Hamilton Boulevard and portions of Cornwallis Road and Ballard Street. Motorists can expect a full daytime closure of Alexander Hamilton Boulevard in both directions, between George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) and Ballard Street, for milling and paving on Monday, May 12, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. A signed detour will be in place directing traffic onto George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17), Mathews Street, and Ballard Street. Access will be maintained for local businesses and residences.  All work is weather-and schedule-dependent and subject to change.  View maps of the area and read the press release here.   

Did You Know - Yard Signs 
Being in the know about where you can legally and responsibly place signs for yard sales or home sales helps keep our community clean, safe, and visually appealing. It’s just as important to remove those signs once your sale is over—leftover signage can cause confusion, and clutter. Make sure you're following local guidelines to help maintain neighborhood standards. Watch the video below for more details and tips on proper sign placement and timely removal.