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#NNK meetings, policy news (July 30, 2018)

Lancaster County

  • Lancaster County is looking to hire a Building Official. Applications are due Friday, August 3.
  • Lancaster County Department of Emergency Services is implementing a new program in September. It will work with older residents who have been transported by ambulance by county rescue to ensure they are prepared for emergencies. "The department's staff will cover such topics as home safety, driving safety, and disaster preparedness. In addition, county emergency services staff members will check smoke detectors and give information on the programs available throughout the county." Contact Interim Chief Matt Smith at (804) 436-3553 for more information.

Northumberland County

  • The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors seeks bids (PDF) to install a pre-engineered metal frame building. Bids are due August 20.

Richmond County

  • The Richmond County Board of Supervisors is considering changing the hours of convenience centers (waste management) between November 4, 2018 and March 10, 2019 (during DST) and wants input from the public. The supervisors will decide on the change Thursday, September 13. More information is in the change notice (PDF).
  • The Richmond County Community Policy Management Team meets Monday, August 27 at 1:00 pm for their standing meeting. The meeting takes place at the Richmond County Department of Social Services (5579 Richmond Rd, Warsaw) The public is encouraged to attend.
  • The Richmond County elementary and middle schools 2018-2019 school supplies lists are online (PDF).
  • The Warsaw Town Council meets Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 pm at Town Hall (78 Belle Ville Ln, Warsaw).
  • The Warsaw Town Planning Commission meets Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 pm at Town Hall (78 Belle Ville Ln, Warsaw).

Westmoreland County

  • The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors meets Monday, August 13 at 6:00 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board meets Monday, August 20 at 1:30 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Planning Commission meets Monday, August 6 at 1:30 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Zoning Appeals meets Monday, August 27 at 9:00 am at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • The Westmoreland County Planning Commission is holding a work session Monday, August 27 at 3:00 pm at the George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building (111 Polk St, Montross).
  • Westmoreland County Public Schools has a number of job openings.
  • The Westmoreland County School Board is holding a work session Tuesday, August 14 at 5:00 pm at Gerald B. Roane Center for Excellence, Montross.
  • The Westmoreland County School Board is holding a regular meeting Monday, August 20 at 6:00 pm at Gerald B. Roane Center for Excellence, Montross.
  • Colonial Beach Public Schools has published their elementary school supplies list.
  • Colonial Beach Public Schools has published their high school supplies list.

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