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#NNK meetings, policy news (March 5, 2018)

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Northumberland County

  • The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on the Callao Revitalization CDBG Project Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm at the Northumberland County Courts Building (220 Judicial Pl, Heathsville). The purpose is to gather feedback
    on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Callao Business District Revitalization Project. The Callao Business District Revitalization Project proposal will include the following activities: façade improvements, wayfaring signage, a revolving-loan fund, streetscape improvements, a marketing plan, website for the Project Area, and the formation of a downtown organization.
    Residents of the project area are encouraged to attend. Learn more in the official announcement (PDF).
  • The Northumberland County Wetlands Board's next meeting is Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm at the Old Courthouse (72 Monument Place, Heathsville, in the Board of Supervisors room). There are five items on the agenda (PDF). The meeting is open to the public.
  • The Northumberland County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm at the Old Courthouse (72 Monument Place, Heathsville, in the Board of Supervisors room).
  • The Northumberland Public Library's Tech Mobile continues its regular schedule:
    • Mondays: 10:00 am-Noon at Festival Halle (177 Main St, Reedville) and 3:00-5:00 pm at Wicomico United Methodist Church (5060 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy, Wicomico Church)
    • Wednesdays: 2:00-4:00 pm at Sona Bank (110 Northumberland Hwy, Callao) and 5:00-7:00 pm at Zion Church (2309 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg, in the parking lot)
    • Thursdays: 9:30-11:00 am (second, third, and fourth Thursdays) at Gleaners and Blenders (16097 Northumberland Hwy, Burgess) and 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (fourth Thursdays) at Henderson United Methodist Church (72 Henderson Dr, Callao)
  • Northumberland County Public Schools is holding the next SEAC meeting Thursday, March 22 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the School Board Office (2172 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg).
  • Save the date for Farm & Field Day, Saturday, April 14, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at Northumberland High School in Heathsville. The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will be one of many sharing information. (Photo: NAPS)

Richmond County

  • The Richmond County Board of Supervisors meet Thursday, March 8 at 9:00 am at the county building. Read the March board packet (PDF).
  • The Richmond County Community Policy Management Team regular meeting will take place Monday, March 26 at 1:00 pm at the Richmond County Department of Social Services (5579 Richmond Rd, Warsaw). The public is invited to attend.
  • Richmond County is in the midst of FY 2019 budget development per the budget development sked, right. Additional information about the budget and budget actions are in the Richmond County Board of Supervisors March meeting packet (PDF).
  • Richmond County Public Schools has several job openings.

Westmoreland County

  • The Westmoreland County Planning Commission meets Monday, March 5 at 1:30 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross). Read the planning agenda (PDF).
  • The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors meets Monday, March 12 at 6:00 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • Read the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors' Monday, January 8 meeting minutes (PDF).
  • The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board meets Monday, March 19 at 6:00 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board meets Monday, March 19 at 1:30 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Zoning Appeals meeting takes place Monday, March 26 at 9:00 am at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Planning Commission Work Session takes place Monday, March 26 at 3:00 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The town of Colonial Beach continues to seek a part-time building official (PDF).
  • The town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission meets Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 pm at Town Hall (315 Douglas Ave, Colonial Beach).
  • Watch the Colonial Beach Town Council's February 21 meeting on Live from CB.
  • The Colonial Beach School Board meets Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Town Center (315 Douglas Ave, Colonial Beach).
  • Westmoreland County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers. Apply online. There are several other openings; take a look.
  • The Westmoreland County School Board is having a work session Tuesday, March 13 at 5:00 pm.
  • The Westmoreland County School Board meets Monday, March 19 at 5:00 pm for a regular meeting. The board is holding a budget hearing the same day at 7:00 pm and the public is encouraged to participate.

Cross-county

  • Bay Aging announced that CMS will be mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new cards will sport new account numbers and more importantly, be without SSNs. Learn more: New Medicare cards.
  • Here is the 2018 Board meeting schedule for the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board.
  • USDA – Farm Service Agency, Northern Neck is hiring two Program Technicians. Learn more and apply online.
  • The Lancaster County Sheriff's office reminded us of the change in the state's FOIA law.
  • Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB is sponsoring Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Friday, March 23, all day. The event will be held at Bay Aging in Warsaw. The event
    is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing mental health or addiction challenges or is in crisis.

    The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

    This training is open to the public. Materials will be provided. Lunch is on your own. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.


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