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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...

Silver Hand Meadery Wins 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award

Silver Hand Meadery has been named the recipient of the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority.

Mayor Douglas G. Pons presented Silver Hand Meadery the 2023 Business Appreciation Award at the June 8...

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 Vacancies

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...

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...

Parks & Recreation Releases Summer 2023 Newsletter

The Summer Parks & Recreation Newsletter is now available. Click here to learn about upcoming events, programs and athletic leagues. 

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,...

Williamsburg Fire Department Announces New Deputy Fire Chief

Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Snyder Jr. is pleased to announce the hire of Brian Phillips as deputy fire chief for the City of Williamsburg Fire Department.

Phillips was chosen after a nationwide recruitment and selection process. He began his new role Mo...