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#NNK meetings, policy news (May 7, 2018)

Lancaster County

  • The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session on the proposed FY 2019 Lancaster County Operating Budget Tuesday, May 8 at 6:00 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 budget work session. The session is open to the public.

Northumberland County

  • Check out the Northumberland Schools Wind Project portal. You'll find generation data, the current status, current conditions, and project specs. You can also down the data as a CSV.
  • The Northumberland County School Board meets Monday, May 14 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Northumberland High School in the auditorium.
  • Northumberland County Public Schools has a number of job openings. The most recent postings include Elementary School Library Media Specialist, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for Winter 2018, Middle School Soccer Coach for Fall 2018, and Part Time Cafeteria/Food Service Worker.
  • Mark your calendars for the next Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District hazardous and e-waste collection in Northumberland County: Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot at Northumberland Middle School.

Richmond County

  • The Town of Warsaw is seeking bids for the Police Station Construction Project. Bids are due May 23.
  • The Warsaw Town Council meets Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm.
  • The May 9, 10:00 am Richmond County School Board meeting will be held at the School Board Office (92 Walnut St, Warsaw).
  • The Richmond County Board of Supervisors meet for their monthly meeting Thursday, May 10 at 9:00 am in the Public Meeting Room. Read the meeting packet (PDF) before the meeting.
  • Milkweed Planting Volunteer Event:
    The Rappahannock River Valley NWR has been awarded 2,080 common and swamp milkweed plugs from the Monarch Watch to plant in 50 acres of grasslands within the refuge. We need your help to get these plants planted and thriving for wildlife! Join the fun and be a part of the creation of pollinator habitat on your local wildlife refuge!

    Where: Grassland fields in the Wilna Unit (336 Wilna Road, Warsaw, VA); Meet at the field next to the Wilna Lodge.

    When: May 25, 29, 31 from 9a – 12:30p; (please sign up ahead of time)

    How to sign up: Email the biologist, Lauren at Lauren_cruz@fws.gov with the date(s) you would like to volunteer!

    What to bring: Lots of water, snacks and tools (planters, dibble bars) that you think might help! Gloves and tools will be provided if you don’t have a preference.

    Who: All are welcome to come join this milkweed planting event! Feel free to email Lauren_cruz@fws.gov for any questions.


Westmoreland County

  • The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting Tuesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm in the public meeting room at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross). The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a work session regarding the FY 2018-2019 budget.
  • Westmoreland County Public Schools has an approved SY 2018-19 instructional calendar.
  • The Colonial Beach School Board will meet Wednesday, May 9, 5:30-8:00 pm at Town Center.
  • The Westmoreland County Public Schools school board is meeting Tuesday, May 15 at 5:00 pm for a work session.
  • The Westmoreland County Public Schools school board is meeting Monday, May 21 at 6:00 pm for a regular meeting.
  • Colonial Beach Public Schools anticipate several teaching position openings for SY 2018-2019.

Cross-county

  • The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District reports some good news:
    On April 12, 2018, NNSWCD Staff and some of our local farmers were interviewed by Sherri McKinney, Senior Producer at Virginia Farm Bureau, for an episode of "Real Virginia", Farm Bureau's weekly television program!

    This particular episode features:
    *NNSWCD Staff explaining the role that Virginia's Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) serve in agriculture;
    *Northern Neck farmers Randy Packett and David Hudnall, both past recipients of the Clean Water Farm Award;
    *Keith Balderson, retired Extension Agent and now NNSWCD Conservation Specialist II, discussing ag in Essex County
    *Jay Hundley, Essex County farmer and host of the 2018 Ag Expo

    Episode #260 aired this past Sunday at 9:30AM on WCVE/WHTJ PBS Richmond and will be featured again on Virginia Farm Bureau’s monthly showcase of "Voices of Agriculture" this Saturday, May 5th at 3:30PM on the RFD-TV Channel (Dish Network, DIRECTV, and possibly some cable companies).

    The show can also be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9awX8yIU9f0&feature=share
  • The Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board October 16 meeting will take place at the Northumberland County School Board office (2172 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg). The public is invited to attend.
  • The Northern Neck Beekeepers meet Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm at St. Stephen's Church in Heathsville. Learn more.
  • The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting is being held Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 pm (dinner at 6:00 pm). The meeting will be held in the NNPDC conference room (483 Main St, Warsaw). The public is invited to attend. RSVP by Tuesday, May 8 to (804) 313-9102, x101. Read the meeting notice and agenda and the draft April 2018 minutes.
  • Atlantic Broadband Completes Metrocast Rebrand And Increases Internet Speeds For Both Residential And Business Customers (full press release (PDF))
  • Northern Neck Master Gardeners and the Virginia Cooperative Extension are offering Shoreline Landscaping: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 pm at Wicomico Church (5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Hwy, Wicomico Church, in the Parish Hall). According to the announcement on NNKgreen.org,
    The program is free and advance registration is not required. This entertaining presentation by NNMG member Sue Lindsey will cover different approaches to shoreline treatments. The program will explore the range of plants suitable for shoreline properties from the water’s edge to more upland areas. The program also will offer opportunities for property owners to ask specific questions, apply for an evaluation visit, recognize common shoreline plants and learn about shoreline erosion management. Those interested in bringing plant specimens for identification are welcome to do so.







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