James City County Closes Jolly Pond Road at the Dam

Due to increasing safety concerns, James City County is closing the roadway across Jolly Pond Dam effective May 23, 2019. The Board of Supervisors will be asked to consider beginning the process to abandon this section of roadway at their June 11, 2019 me...

Annual Outdoor Water Use Regulations in Effect Through Sept. 30

The annual outdoor water use regulations for James City Service Authority (JCSA) water customers began May 1 and continue until Sept. 30. The regulations help manage demand during the summer months where water usage increases due to outdoor water use acti...

Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes Due June 5

James City County Personal Property and Real Estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, June 5, 2019. If you have not received your tax bill, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 757-253-6705. Penalty will be applied on June 6. Tax payments...

Police Seek Suspect in Shoplifting Incident

On May 10 at approximately 5:15 p.m., the pictured suspect entered the ABC Store located at 6497 Centerville Road. He concealed a bottle of liquor in his coat pocket and left without paying. The unknown subject left on foot headed towards the intersection...

New Directors Appointed to Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County is pleased to announce that the Board of Supervisors appointed two new directors to the EDA. The new directors are Jeffrey (Jeff) Scott and Vincent (Vince) Campana, III. Scott will serve the re...

Treasurer Jenni Tomes Talks Taxes on This Week James City County

Jenni Tomes, Treasurer for James City County and the City of Williamsburg, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about personal property taxes, why taxpayers send their checks to Boston and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!This Week i...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Parking fees for nonresidents are charged at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road annually from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. The parking fee is charged Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ...

Historical Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 23

The Historical Commission will meet on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in Room D of the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road.For more information, please contact the Planning Division at 757-253-6685 or planning@jamescitycountyva.gov.Media C...

Community Participation Team Application Period Open

James City County is launching the update of its Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2015, Toward 2035: Leading the Way, and invites community leaders to apply to be part of the Community Participation Team (CPT). The CPT plays an important role in pro...

Police Arrest Student at Warhill High School with a Loaded Handgun

On May 17 at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers responded to Warhill High School after a student reported to administration that Da’Quan Thomas Ky’Le Williams was in possession of a handgun. A loaded 9mm handgun was located in Williams...

County Debuts New Tourism Commercial

James City County is pleased to announce it has debuted a new tourism commercial, “Back to James City County.” The commercial shows that there are activities for the whole family in the County.The commercial will air on the Golf Channel during the Pure Si...

Police Announce Service Awards

On May 16, Police held their annual Service Awards Ceremony recognizing many officers for their continued high levels of service and dedication to safety in the community. Citizens and other County employees who have supported the Department’s efforts in ...

May 31 is Motown Night at Jamestown Jams Featuring Trademark

Come and enjoy free live music on Friday, May 31 with Trademark as they perform for Motown Night during Jamestown Jams at Jamestown Beach Event Park.Trademark features three dynamic lead vocalists supported by a sizzling four piece rhythm section. Their e...

Holiday Closings Announced

James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for Memorial Day.County offices:Closed Monday, May 27James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:Closed Monday, May 27Al...

What happened at the May 14 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the May 14 Regular Meeting:E.         PRESENTATIONS    http://ec4.cc/e2933df4a 

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LPGA Golfer Brooke Pancake Featured on This Week in James City County

County Tourism & Marketing Coordinator Laura Messer joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the Pure Silk Championship and the LPGA. We have a special guest on this episode - professional golfer Brooke Pancake! Check it out and let us know wha...

Fire in Powhatan Secondary Displaces Homeowners

On May 9 at 3:20 p.m., units from the James City County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 4000 block of Powhatan Secondary in the Powhatan Secondary subdivision. A neighbor called 911 reporting a fire in the garage and alert...

Alewerks Brewing Company Releases First Beers from its L.A.B. in Satellite Taproom

James City County is pleased to announce that Alewerks Brewing Company (Alewerks) will have its first exclusive satellite taproom beer releases during American Craft Beer Week on Monday, May 13 and Friday, May 16. Monday’s beer release will be the Bombshe...

Jamestown Jams Concert Series Announced

James City County is pleased to announce its Jamestown Beach Event Park concert series, Jamestown Jams, is returning for the fourth year. Come and enjoy free live music on May 31, June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30. Each concert will have a theme and feature a ...

Are you Flood Fluent?

Last year’s hurricane season was one for the records, producing 15 named storms, eight of which were hurricanes. Hurricane Florence devastated Eastern North Carolina with catastrophic flooding that took weeks to subside.If you think you don’t need flood i...

Economic Development Authority Real Estate Committee Cancels May Meeting and Reschedules June

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Real Estate Committee has canceled their Thursday, May 2 meeting. The EDA Real Estate Committee has also rescheduled their June meeting from Thursday, June 6 to Thursday, June 13 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.The Real Estate ...

Absentee Voting Available for June Primaries

Absentee voting for the June 11, 2019 primary elections began statewide on Friday, April 26. Qualified Virginia voters may vote absentee in-person at their local voter registration office or vote absentee by mail. Registered voters must meet one of the 20...

May Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for June classes is open May 7-17. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Having t...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

The James City County Police Department will be offering free firearm safety classes to the public in May and June. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth of V...

Police to Offer Citizens Police Academy

The James City County Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy has been offering members of our local community the opportunity to get an inside look at the operation and function of police procedures since 1994. The classes offer an overview of the De...

Off-Leash Area for Dogs Opens May 1

Dog owners are permitted to let their pet play off-leash in one specified area of Jamestown Beach Event Park, beginning May 1. The park is located at 2205 Jamestown Road.

In March 2019, the James City County Board of Supervisors amended the County Code to ...

Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Person

 Aaron Jacobson was last seen at his residence in the 100 block of Old Stage Road in Toano on Feb. 12 at approximately 9 p.m. Jacobson, who is considered endangered, is 31-years-old.  If you have seen Mr. Jacobson or know his whereabouts...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Residents are reminded to protect their property by removing valuables (especially electronics, firearms, purses/wallets and shopping bags) from vehicles and always locking doors, keeping windows and doors locked at night and when not at home and keeping ...