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City of Williamsburg to Study Alternatives to Joint School System

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Williamsburg City Council voted unanimously to launch a feasibility study regarding the possibility of running its own school system, separate from James City County.

The study will take place through the fall of 2023. The Ci...

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Armistead Ave. and Prince George St.

One lane of Scotland Street, between Armistead Avenue and Prince George Street, will be closed on Monday, June 5, 2023, as landscapers trim trees in the area.

The work will take place between 8 a.m. and noon. 

The closure will occur on alternating ...

Read the May 2023 Newsletter

The May 2023 newsletter is now available.

Read about:

• Deputy Fire Chief Brian Phillips
• Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget
• Resident Cybersecurity Training Award
• Second Mural in Midtown Row
• We're Hiring!
• City Council Round-Up
• Boards & Commissions Vacancie...

Public Technology Institute Honors City of Williamsburg’s Resident Cybersecurity Training

The City of Williamsburg won a top information technology (IT) award for its Resident Cybersecurity Training program. 

CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce, and the Public Technology Institute (PTI) awarded the Resi...

Lane Closure: N. Nassau St. Between Prince George and Scotland Streets

One lane of North Nassau Street, between Prince George and Scotland streets, will be closed on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, for sewer main repair.

The work will begin at approximately 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude in one day.

The closure will occur on altern...

Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans in Honor of Memorial Day

The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Join the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvatio...

Memorial Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours,...

City of Williamsburg Offices to Close on Friday, May 19 for an In-Service Day

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed on Friday, May 19, 2023, for an in-service day. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

Quarterpath Recreation Center will open at 5 p.m. for eve...

Lane Closure Postponed to Thurs., April 27: Henry St Between Duke of Gloucester, Pr. George Streets

Update: The lane closure on Henry Street between Duke of Gloucester and Prince George streets has been postponed to Thursday, April 27. The work will begin at 9:30 p.m.

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Verizon crews working to repair a telecommunications line will close one lane of He...

Lane Closure Tonight: Henry Street Near Intersection with Duke of Gloucester

One lane of Henry Street near the intersection with Duke of Gloucester Street will be closed overnight starting at 9:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 25, and opening at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 26. 

Traffic in that area will be traffic-controlled. Mot...