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Lane Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Prince George & Scotland Streets on Wednesday, March 29

One lane of Armistead Avenue between Prince George and Scotland streets will be closed on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, so that GloFiber can install a cable. 

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will alternate lanes.&nb...

Lane Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Prince George & Scotland Streets on Wednesday, March 29

One lane of Armistead Avenue between Prince George and Scotland streets will be closed on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, so that GloFiber can install a cable. 

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will alternate lanes.&nb...

Update: New Kent Man Apprehended in Florida

Update (March 27, 2023)

Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, was apprehended in Florida. Gibson was wanted out of Williamsburg for unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Lee Co...

Update: New Kent Man Apprehended in Florida

Update (March 27, 2023)

Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, was apprehended in Florida. Gibson was wanted out of Williamsburg for unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Lee Co...

Online Payment System Will Be Down for Scheduled Maintenance on Friday, March 24

The City of Williamsburg’s online payment system for utility and tax bills will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Payments can be made in-person or via the 24-hour payment dropbox at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayett...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

Update (6:53 p.m. March 19):

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., investigators from our Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Alvin Lapenze Jackson Jr., 21 of York, in connection with the shooting on Scotland Street earlier in the morning.

Jackso...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

Update (6:53 p.m. March 19):

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., investigators from our Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Alvin Lapenze Jackson Jr., 21 of York, in connection with the shooting on Scotland Street earlier in the morning.

Jackso...

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open

The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit.

Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open

The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit.

Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...

City Council Authorizes Interim Agreement with Henderson Inc. for New Police Station

City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to authorize that the city manager enter into an interim agreement with Henderson Inc. for the construction of the Williamsburg Police Station and the relocation of the Public Works yard. ...