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Scott reappointed to Windsor Planning Commission
The Windsor Planning Commission will enjoy some key continuity as Commissioner Dale Scott is returning for another term. The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 12, to reappoint Scott to another four-year term on the commission. Scott’s first four-year term will expire on Dec. 31. The commission does not meet in December, so Scott’s […] The post Scott reappointed to Windsor Planning Commission appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
‘A piece of home’
Friends from kindergarten graduate JMU together In life, the challenges are made lighter and the joys are made brighter when experienced with friends, and Makayla Burks and Cameron Pagan can testify to this to a special degree. They did not plan it, but they went to and met at the same elementary school in Windsor, […] The post ‘A piece of home’ appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
IWCS seeking state school construction grant
Isle of Wight County Schools has applied for a state grant that could fund up to a fifth of the cost of replacing Westside Elementary and other construction projects. Virginia’s 2022 Appropriations Act allocated $450 million to the state Board of Education to award School Construction Assistance Program, or SCAP, grants on a competitive basis […] The post IWCS seeking state school construction grant appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Isle of Wight again pushes for sales tax legislation to fund schools
Isle of Wight County supervisors are hoping the fourth time’s the charm when it comes to proposed legislation that would allow voters to approve a 1% sales tax increase by local referendum to fund school construction. Only nine Virginia localities – Charlotte, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Northampton, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties and the city of […] The post Isle of Wight again pushes for sales tax legislation to fund schools appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Rountree sentenced to community service for role in theft of opponent’s campaign signs
A judge sentenced Isle of Wight County Supervisor-elect Renee Rountree on Dec. 14 to 250 hours of community service for her role in the theft of campaign signs belonging to her write-in opponent, Chris Torre. After hearing testimony from five witnesses and arguments from attorneys, Isle of Wight County General District Court Judge Nicole Belote […] The post Rountree sentenced to community service for role in theft of opponent’s campaign signs appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Nostalgia reigns supreme at the village
The Southampton Ag & Forestry Museum’s annual Polar Express Nostalgic Christmas gathering drew large numbers of people from the area Saturday, Dec. 2, and people also came out for the scaled-down second day of the event Saturday, Dec. 9. Denise Wlodyka, who was the chairperson for the event, sent out an email late on Dec. […] The post Nostalgia reigns supreme at the village appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Franklin works to transfer title of WTCSB building
The Franklin City Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 11, to authorize the work needed to transfer the title of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board building at 5268 Godwin Blvd. in Suffolk from the City of Franklin Industrial Development Authority to the WTCSB. Franklin City Manager Amanda C. Jarratt introduced the topic of the […] The post Franklin works to transfer title of WTCSB building appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Council accepts proposal for senior programs at Windsor Town Center
The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 12, to accept a proposal presented by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia for the provision of senior programs at the Windsor Town Center. In 2022, the Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a similar SSSEVA proposal. However, Senior Services chose in September 2022 to keep […] The post Council accepts proposal for senior programs at Windsor Town Center appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Supervisors delay vote on legalizing short-term rentals
Isle of Wight County’s Board of Supervisors postponed action on a proposed zoning ordinance change that would legalize and regulate short-term rentals after its chairman raised concerns. Chairman William McCarty called the proposed approval process in the ordinance “exhausting and absurd.” He followed his remarks during the Nov. 16 meeting with a motion to table […] The post Supervisors delay vote on legalizing short-term rentals appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Charter/Spectrum Amplifies Rural Broadband Initiative
Charter/Spectrum continues its efforts to provide broadband services to the rural areas of Suffolk. During Suffolk City Council’s work session on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Director of Government Affairs for Charter Communications Eric Collins provided an update on the telecommunications company’s continued construction progress to address the need for broadband services in the area. “Look forward […] The post Charter/Spectrum Amplifies Rural Broadband Initiative appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Windsor Christmas festivities shine amid rain
Rainy weather had an impact on the Windsor Christmas Parade and Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, Dec. 2, but the resolve of community members was such that organizers and town officials were able to report an outstanding turnout. A Storybook Christmas was the theme for the town’s annual community parade, which featured a quiet zone […] The post Windsor Christmas festivities shine amid rain appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
IW planners oppose Moonlight solar farm
A 44-megawatt 523-acre solar farm proposed at Burwells Bay and Moonlight roads, dubbed Moonlight Solar LLC, received a unanimously unfavorable recommendation from Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission on Nov. 28. County supervisors, who have the final say on the matter, are slated to discuss and potentially vote on the proposal at their Dec. 14 […] The post IW planners oppose Moonlight solar farm appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Windsor Town Council declares three vehicles surplus
The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously Nov. 14 to declare three vehicles surplus that had been previously used and needed by the Windsor Police Department and Public Works Department. In presenting the declaration of surplus property resolution to the council, Windsor Town Manager William Saunders stated, “With the recent acquisition of replacement vehicles, several older […] The post Windsor Town Council declares three vehicles surplus appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Quilt winner
Nancy Howell won the Woman’s Club of Windsor’s quilt made by seven of its members. The club has been selling raffle tickets for the quilt, with the drawing at the end of the club’s Christmas Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 4. Club members expressed their appreciation for the community’s support of the project. The post Quilt winner appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Team spirit shines at Community Expo
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Community Expo drew inspiration from the sports world for its theme of unity this year, and this, in turn, resulted in an event with a fun atmosphere that left participating businesses inspired by the collective impact they can have locally. The event, held Thursday, Nov. 16, at […] The post Team spirit shines at Community Expo appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Grow your own Christmas tree
By Vanessa Parker Western Tidewater Master Gardeners Would you like to grow your own Christmas tree? No tree stand needed. There’s quite a variety to choose from that grows well in Virginia. Some good choices for our area would include eastern white pine, Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Scotch pine, and Norway spruce to name […] The post Grow your own Christmas tree appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) tribe shares history
Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown and other representatives of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County recently gave a presentation to students at Sunnyside Elementary School in McKenney on the history of the tribe and its recorded language. The presentation, which included native dancing, was given to around 250 second through fifth grade students […] The post Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) tribe shares history appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Lower-cost renovations proceeding at Hardy central office conversion
Isle of Wight County Schools will move forward with lower-cost renovations to two wings of the former Hardy Elementary until it exhausts the remainder of a state grant earmarked for converting the structure into the division’s new central office. Deputy Superintendent Christopher Coleman estimated in October that just under $1 million is needed to complete […] The post Lower-cost renovations proceeding at Hardy central office conversion appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Town enters agreement with procurement consultant
The town of Windsor has prepared for smaller project procurement solicitations that are upcoming by bringing on an independent contractor who can create solicitation documents and who can also craft a set of terms and conditions on behalf of Windsor, outlining what the town wants to see in a contract or solicitation for the town. […] The post Town enters agreement with procurement consultant appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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