#NNK meetings, policy news (March 12, 2018)

Lancaster County

• The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session on the proposed FY 2019 Lancaster County operating budget Tuesday, March 13 at 5:30 pm at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster, in the Board Meeting Room). Department heads and organizations requesting funding are not required to attend this initial budget work session; future budget work sessions will be scheduled to receive comments from those requesting funding. The session is open to the public.
• The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors 2018 meeting dates have been published: Public Notice: 2018 Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates.
• The town of Irvington has an updated version of the PUD ordinance: 02-23-18 Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance (PDF).
  
• The Town of Kilmarnock has a full time opening in its Utilities and Public Works Department for a public works employee. Open until filled. Learn more and apply.
• The Lancaster County Community Emergency Response Team is holding the Community Animal Response Team - Module 1A training Saturday, April 14 from 6:30-8:00 pm in Lancaster. Attendees will discuss the types of disasters which could occur in Lancaster County and the ways the disasters would affect animals; learn ways to reduce the impact of disasters; understand what should happen to protect pets before, during, and after a disaster; learn how to protect farm animals; and more.
• Most hearing speakers support $16.8 million school budget draft (Rappahannock Record)
  
  

Northumberland County

• The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office has an updated website.
• The Northumberland Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, March 14, 5:00-6:30 pm at the library (7204 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville).
  
• The Northumberland County School Board March 12 meeting agenda (PDF) includes the regular business items (financials review, minutes review and approval, public comment period) and the super's report which includes a recap of the approved budget for next year, water testing at the elementary school, Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance: School Based Telehealth Initiative, and the calendar recommendation.
• Northumberland school board sends proposed $17.7 million budget request to supervisors (Rappahannock Record)
  
  

Richmond County

• Richmond County promotes two from within (Northern Neck News)
• WRCMSP Hold Grant Kick-off Event (RealRadio804.com)
  
• Attracting people to rural communities (Northern Neck News)
• Richmond County FY19 Budget Overview Presentation (PDF)
• Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District (March 11 - March 17, 2018) (PDF):

  Route 3 at Route 608 (Farnham Creek Road)
  Monday˗˗ Friday, 7 a.m. –6 p.m. Route 3 will be reduced to a single lane just west of the intersection with Route 608 (Farnham Creek Road) for an emergency pipe rehabilitation project over Laton's Swamp. One-way, alternating traffic will be directed through the work zone. Expect
  brief delays. Project completion is May 29, 2018.
  
  Route 360 (Richmond Road)
  (Update) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect alternating, single lane closures on eastbound Route 360/Richmond Road near Route 607/Canal Road for guardrail repairs. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.
  

• TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO BE INSTALLED ON ROUTE 3 IN RICHMOND COUNTY -- Traffic signals will control one-way traffic 24 hours a day until emergency pipe improvement project is completed in late May 2018

Westmoreland County

• The Westmoreland County Planning Commission meets Monday, April 2 at 1:30 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross). Read the planning agenda (PDF).
• Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District (March 11 - March 17, 2018) (PDF):

  Route 3 (Kings Highway)
  (Update) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect alternating, single lane closures on eastbound Route 3/Kings Highway near Route 654/Potomac Mills Road for guardrail repairs. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

• Controversy continues over trespassing signs (Westmoreland News)
• If you missed the Colonial Beach Town Council work session Saturday, March 10, you can still read the agenda.

Cross-county

• Foundations of Advocacy: Providing Trauma-Informed Services to Survivors of Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence, a free training by The Haven for volunteers and those in the community who are interested. Training sessions take place on Saturday, April 14, April 28, and May 12 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Rappahannock Community College -Warsaw Campus. Space is limited and registration is required.
• The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors meets Wednesday, March 14 (Noon lunch, 12:30 pm meeting) at the Richmond County Public Meeting Room (101 Court Cir, Warsaw). RSVP no later than March 13: (804) 313-9102, X101. Read the
  March 14 agenda and draft minutes from the February 2018 board meeting.
• Riverside Tappahannock - Northern Neck is offering the free lecture Dementia Prevention and Healthy Aging Thursday, March 22 from 3:00-4:00 pm at The Orchard (20 Delfae Dr, Warsaw). Attendees will learn about the types of dementia, pros and cons of various living environments, the stages of dementia and healthy living, and treatment options. Reservations are required and space is limited.
  
• Riverside Tappahannock - Northern Neck is holding a job fair at and for The Orchard (20 Delfae Dr, Warsaw) Tuesday, March 13, 4:00-6:00 pm. You can register in advance or walk-in.
• The Northern Neck Beekeepers meet Monday, March 12 at 6:00 pm at St. Stephen's Church in Heathsville. Learn more.
• Riverside Tappahannock - Northern Neck is sponsoring the event Get to Know Your Doctors Tuesday, March 13 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Lancaster Public Library (16 Town Centre Dr, Kilmarnock). No appointments are necessary to meet docs in the many specialties offered at the hospital. In addition, there will be door prizes (registration is required for door prize entry) and food and drinks catered by the Car Wash Cafe.
• Riverside Tappahannock Hospital To Host Job Fair On March 21 (RealRadio804.com)
• From the RealRadio804.com calendar:

  The Northumberland Department of Social Services will be hosting a free community resource fair on Saturday, May 5th at the Callao Rescue Squad Building from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Representatives from numerous organizations will participate to provide information on the resources they offer. There will be activities for children, including a bounce house and face painting. Door prizes and a hot dog lunch will also be provided free of charge. If you would like your organization to participate, please call Susan Johnson at 580-3477 no later than Thursday, March 15th.

• The Potomac River Fisheries Commission is hosting the Oyster Strategic Planning Panel Thursday, March 22 from 3:00-7:00 pm at the PRFC office (222 Taylor St, Colonial Beach). The meeting is also accessible online.
• The Northern Neck Audubon Society meets Monday, April 2 from 3:15-5:00 pm at the Lancaster Community Library (16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock).
• Anne Wright, assistant professor of biology at Virginia Commonwealth University, will be discussing vernal pools during the Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society's event Vernal Pools - Fragile and Threatened Season Wetlands Thursday, March 15 at Noon. The event takes place at Wicomico Parish Church (Episcopal) (Route 200 in Wicomico Church, in the Parish Hall). Learn more on Facebook.
• From MiddleNeckNews.com:

  Bon Secours-RGH host open house
  Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital welcomes the community to attend an open house event on Tuesday, March 27 from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm to tour the RGH Women's Imaging suite and view the newly installed 3-D mammography unit. The open house will include the blessing of the space, tours, refreshments and question and answer sessions with RGH imaging staff. No RSVP is required; call 435-8325 if you'd like more information.

• From MiddleNeckNews.com:

  Northumberland Family YMCA, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital and Hospice of Virginia To Participate In "Senior Sessions"
  The Northumberland Family YMCA, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital and Hospice of Virginia invite the community to participate in Senior Sessions, a health and wellness series. Each session consists of a grab-bag of quick mini presentations by local professionals focused on senior health and wellbeing. Upcoming topics include nutrition tips from a registered dietitian, information on planning for your future, and other valuable community resources.
  
  The next session will be held on Wednesday, March 21ST, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Northumberland Family YMCA in Heathsville. This information session includes complimentary lunch for participants. Space is limited; call the Northumberland Family YMCA to reserve a spot, 804-580- 8901. The event is free and open to the public.