News Staff Saturday school is being implemented soon for Northumberland schools soon as a way to combat absenteeism in the classroom. The Saturday morning classes will focus on attendance and academics with teachers assisting with organizational skills, classwork, homework, and administering assessments. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m.-noon two Saturdays each month October through March. Transportation … Read more
The Bay Center has joined forces with Commonwealth Senior Living Kilmarnock (CSL), VCU Brain Health Initiative and Bay Aging to present a series of informative and encouraging seminars to support caregivers. The Bay Center is known for its grief support program. Offering similar programming to support caregivers has been a goal for the past few … Read more
The Town of Irvington will conduct a public information meeting for citizens and stakeholders regarding a potential sewer project at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 28, at Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. The Rappahannock Record reports a preliminary engineering report from Bowman Engineering and Consultation will be discussed. According to a proposal submitted … Read more
In Irvington, Commons development committee chairman Judy Penniman said the panel has altered its plans for the rebuilding of the tennis courts on the Commons, based on prior public comment. According to the Rappahannock Record, Penniman said the new plans for the development of the tennis courts will include the rebuilding of two permanent tennis … Read more
An annual inspection of the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge is underway. The Rapphannock Record reports Route 3 travelers can expect brief daytime delays crossing the bridge over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties for an estimated three weeks. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, through October 13, a portion of the bridge … Read more
There will be a Town Hall Meeting to solicit public input on Healy’s Mill Dam and the potential Abandonment or Discontinuation of a portion of Stormont Road. It’s scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M, Monday, October 2nd, at the Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Highway. The meeting is in response to the Healy’s Mill Homeowners … Read more
Gloucester County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu is meeting with every employee to learn more about the district and what he needs to focus on as superintendent. One trend he has noticed is that teachers are concerned about teaching political and controversial topics in the classroom. The Gazette Journal reports Vladu said he wants … Read more
The Urbanna Town Council has begun searching for another town administrator. Mayor Bill Goldsmith said this week Town Attorney Andrea Erard has received five applications for the town administrator’s position. After she checks the applications, the personnel committee will review the applications and eventually present a recommendation to the full town council. Southside Sentinel reports … Read more
Westmoreland County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Fall collection will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, September 30, at the A.T. Johnson Building parking lot, 18849 Kings Highway, Montross. The first 100 pounds of waste is free but then there is a $1.05/ pound fee. Cash and checks will be accepted onsite. The collection is … Read more
In Irvington, several members of the town council have expressed concerns regarding the management and funds being allotted for overtime deputies to patrol the town. The Rappahannock Record reports during a recent meeting, Mayor Julie Harris broached council on reassessing how many hours deputies should patrol the town. Harris initially proposed a monthly schedule of … Read more