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#NNK meetings, policy news (November 27, 2017)

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Northumberland County

  • Northumberland Public Library offers a number of tutorials so residents can learn at their own pace. Subjects include social media and finding your way around the library's offerings.
  • Northumberland County trash sites at Horsehead, Lottsburg, and Ditchly will be closed Christmas Day.
  • The Northumberland County Planning Commission's next meeting will be held Thursday, January 18.
  • The Northumberland County School Board is holding a special meeting Tuesday, November 28 from 2:00-4:00 pm. "The Board will convene into a closed session to discuss student matters regarding discipline and placement, and personnel appointments" according to the meeting notice (PDF). The meeting will take place at the School Board Office (2172 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg).
  • Northumberland County Public Schools has several job openings.
  • Ideas shared on tourism in Heathsville (Rappahannock Record)
  • Northumberland sanitary district fees may increase (Rappahannock Record)
  • Collaborative community (Northumberland Echo)

Richmond County

  • The Richmond County Planning Commission is meeting Monday, December 11 at 7:00 pm in the County Administration Building (101 Court Cir, Warsaw, in the Public Meeting Room).
  • Richmond County is looking for a Construction Inspector. It is open until filled. Apply (PDF).
  • Richmond County EMS launches auxiliary program (Northern Neck News)
  • The town of Warsaw has issued a request for proposals: Water and Sewer GIS Mapping. Sealed proposals are due Wednesday, January 17 at 2:00 pm.

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