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Online Payment System Will Be Down for Scheduled Maintenance on Friday, March 24

The City of Williamsburg’s online payment system for utility and tax bills will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Payments can be made in-person or via the 24-hour payment dropbox at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Beca...

Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Scotland Street.  

Upon arrival, officers found three people who had been shot, a 25-year-old male and two 24-year-old males. Williamsburg Fire uni...

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open

The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit.

Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open

The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit.

Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...

City Council Authorizes Interim Agreement with Henderson Inc. for New Police Station

City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to authorize that the city manager enter into an interim agreement with Henderson Inc. for the construction of the Williamsburg Police Station and the relocation of the Public Works yard. ...

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Prince George St. & Braxton Court on Monday, March 20

One lane of Scotland Street between Prince George Street and Braxton Court will be closed on Monday, March 20, 2023, so that GloFiber can install a cable. 

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will alternate lanes.&nb...

Fireworks Display for Private Event to Occur Saturday, March 11

Residents and businesses near Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area should expect loud noises and flashes of light due to a privately contracted fireworks display that is planned for Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m. 

The five-m...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny Suspects

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that committed a grand larceny at a store in the Williamsburg Shopping Center.   

On Feb. 28, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers respon...

Read the February 2023 Newsletter

The February 2023 newsletter is now available.

Read about:

• Proposed Voting Precinct Map
• Input Session for African American Heritage Trail
• Quarterpath Road Closed
• Excellence in Service: Ruben Figueroa
• Resident Cybersecurity Training
• Tourism Development Grant Fund...

Residential Structure Fire – 100 Block of Westover Avenue

The City of Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to the 100 block of Westover Avenue for a residential structure fire.

The first unit arrived on scene at 2:24 p.m. and found smoke and fire showing from the res...

City of Williamsburg Voter Registrar Proposes Changes to Precinct Boundaries

The City of Williamsburg’s Voter Registrar is proposing changes to the boundaries of the City’s two voting precincts.

The current Stryker precinct polling place has a significantly larger number of registered voters assigned to it than the Matoaka precinct...

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Armistead Ave. and Boundary St.

City of Williamsburg crews will be repairing a water leak on Scotland Street between Armistead Avenue and Boundary Street today. 

Work will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until the early afternoon. One lane will be closed. Motorists should expect de...

City of Williamsburg Asks for Input on African American Heritage Trail

The City of Williamsburg is hosting a community input session on the content of the planned African American Heritage Trail.

The input session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road. ...

Presidents Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Garbage and r...

Lane Closure: North Henry St. at Scotland Street on Tues., Feb. 14

The southbound lane of North Henry Street at Scotland Street will close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, so that a Dominion Energy contractor can repair a manhole at that location. 

Traffic in that area will be traffic-controlled. 

The lane wil...

Road Closure: Portion of Quarterpath Road to Close Until Spring

A portion of Quarterpath Road will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

The dirt portion of Quarterpath Road, from near Battery Boulevard to Redoubt Park, will be closed until early spring. 

The rain in recent months has caused many potholes i...

Rolling Road Closures for Bray School Move on Feb. 10

On Friday, Feb. 10, the Williamsburg Bray School building will move from its current location at 524 Prince George St. to the corner of Nassau and Francis streets.

The move will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, weather permitting, and cause rolling road closures...

William & Mary Honors Council Members Ramsey, Kern-Scheerer

As part of William & Mary's annual Charter Day commemoration of its founding in 1693, the university is honoring Williamsburg City Council members Barbara Ramsey and Stacy Kern-Scheerer.

Barbara Ramsey, class of 1975, is receiving the Alumni Medallion,...

City of Williamsburg Launches Cybersecurity Training Pilot Program for Residents

The City of Williamsburg has launched a Resident Cybersecurity Training, a free pilot program that teaches residents how to raise their awareness of cybersecurity threats.

The Resident Cybersecurity Training uses a course from KnowBe4, an industry leader i...

Investigators Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny from Motor Vehicle Suspects

Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two people suspected of stealing items and money from an unlocked vehicle. 

On Jan. 9, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Englan...

VDEM: Nuclear Power Stations Transition from Siren Warning System to Integrated Public Alert System

RICHMOND, VA – Effective today, Feb. 1, 2023, those living within an approximate 10-mile radius of Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station (NAPS) and Surry Power Station (SPS), will no longer hear siren alerts in the event of an emergency. Dom...

Mayor Pons Elected Chair of Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

Mayor Douglas Pons was elected chair of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) on Jan. 19, 2023. 

HRPDC is a regional organization – one of 21 planning district commissions in Virginia – that includes the Hampton Roads area’s 17 mu...

Freight Train Blocking North Henry Street Crossing

Due to technical issues, a freight train is stopped at the North Henry Street crossing. 

The crossing may be blocked for a few hours. Please use an alternate route. 

We appreciate your patience.

Tourism Development Fund Grant Program Opens Feb. 1

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Program will begin accepting online applications Feb. 1, 2023. 

The Tourism Development Fund is intended to increase patronage to restaurants, attractions, hotels, and events in the City of Williamsburg through f...

WATA to Offer Free Service For Transit Equity Day, Feb. 3

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) will offer free transit service on Friday, Feb. 3 in observance of Transit Equity Day.

Transit Equity Day is observed annually to promote public transit as a civil right and a strategy to combat climate change. It...

Contractor Hits Water Line on Matoaka Road

A contractor has hit a water line in the 200 block of Matoaka Road. Water will be cut off in that area as the line is repaired.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 12:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Scotland Street for a shooting with injuries.

The first officer, who was nearby and heard the gunshots, arrived to the scene within seconds and found a 3...

Suspects Sought in Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation

On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of 2nd Street to take a report for a past-occurred motor vehicle theft. On Dec. 8, 2022, the stolen vehicle was recovered in the 12000 block of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News,...

Authorities Responding to Suspicious Package Found Near 600 Jamestown Road

Williamsburg Area Arts Commission to Host Forum on Audience Engagement

The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission (WAAC) invites representatives from all interested arts organizations and members of the community to its 2023 forum, “A Full House: Building Audiences for the Arts.” The event will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 9, 2023, at th...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Williamsburg ...

Parks & Recreation Releases Winter/Spring 2023 Newsletter

The Winter/Spring 2023 Parks & Recreation Newsletter is now available.  Click here to learn about upcoming events, programs and athletic leagues. 

Pons, Kern-Scheerer Sworn In to City Council; Pons, Dent to Serve as Mayor, Vice Mayor

Douglas G. Pons and Stacy Kern-Scheerer were sworn in to the Williamsburg City Council on Jan. 6, 2023, at the Courthouse of 1770 on Duke of Gloucester Street.

Pons is serving his fourth term on City Council, and Kern-Scheerer is serving her first. Their f...

Portion of Lafayette St. to Close Thursday, Jan. 5 for Sewer Line Maintenance

The northbound lane of Lafayette Street between 721 Lafayette St. and Wythe Avenue will be closed for maintenance work on a sewer line between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

Only one lane will be open while the work is begin performed, alternati...

Read the December 2022 Newsletter

The December 2022 Newsletter is now available.

Read about:

• 2022 State of the City
• Williamsburg Mace Bearer's Award
• School Board Appointment
• We're Hiring!
• City Council Update

WPD: Help Us Identify Tampering with Auto Suspect

On Dec. 20, 2022, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Longhill Road for a tampering with auto report. The initial investigation revealed that an unidentified man was looking inside parked vehicles and pulling on vehicle door...

City Offices to Close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16

City of Williamsburg offices will close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 for a staff event. 

Need to pay a City bill when offices are closed? A convenient 24-hour bill payment dropbox is located at the front of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St...

Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26, as well as Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street.

Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed Friday, De...

ROAD CLOSED: Lafayette Street Between N. England and Waller Streets

Lafayette Street between N. England and Waller streets is closed due to a downed power pole. 

A tractor-trailer struck a pole near Botetourt Street, affecting Dominion and Cox lines. 

The street closure may last several hours. 

City Council Selects Jim Joseph as the Inaugural Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award Recipient

City Council is pleased to announce Jim Joseph as the inaugural honoree of the Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award.

This new award honors individuals or groups who have made a lasting, positive impact on the City of Williamsburg community.

Joseph, 86, has live...

City of Williamsburg to Host State of the City Event, In-Person and Streaming

The City of Williamsburg’s biennial State of the City Address will be presented during a public reception and stream online on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. 

The pre-taped address will show at 6:15 p.m. as part of a public reception in the Stryker Cente...

High Street View Structure Fire – 150 Kings Manor Drive

Firefighters prevented a blaze from extending into the living space of an apartment building this morning.

The Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm at High Street View Apartments, 150 Kings Manor Drive, at 4:08 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. ...

Williamsburg’s Seventh Annual Toy Drive

The Williamsburg Police Department, in partnership with Williamsburg Human Services, is pleased to announce the seventh annual “Stuff the Cruiser” Toy Drive. Please join us throughout November and December to donate toys to families within our community.

P...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

The Williamsburg...

City of Williamsburg Chosen as One of the Top Digital Cities in the U.S.

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of its 2022 Digital Cities Survey, and Williamsburg, Virginia, placed third in the United States of populations less than 75,000.

Now in its 22nd year, the annual survey is recognizing cities ut...

Veterans Day Schedule, Closings

The City of Williamsburg will observe Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Quarterpath Recreation Center, and the Williamsburg-James City County Co...

Help Place Flags on Graves of Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day

The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

Join the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvati...

City Announces Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

Between November and January, citizens can rake loose leaves to the curb for free collection on select weeks. 

The City is divided into two collection routes, Red and Blue. Each route will have five collection weeks, starting the week of Nov. 7 fo...

Home First Williamsburg Program Moves First Families into Stable Housing

The Home First Williamsburg program moved its first three families into stable housing in October.

Home First Williamsburg is a collaboration between the City of Williamsburg’s Human Services Department, Bacon Street Youth & Family Services, and 3e Res...

Investigators Seek Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

Investigators are asking for the community’s help to identify two armed robbery suspects.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the 400 block of Dunning Street.&...

City of Williamsburg to Host Info Sessions on Capitol Landing Road Projects

The City of Williamsburg will host public information sessions on two Capitol Landing Road projects on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

The public can choose to attend one of two sessions, scheduled for 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in Room 128 of the Stryker Center, 412 ...

City of Williamsburg Halloween Guidelines

Trick-or-treat hours in the City of Williamsburg are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, for children 12 and under. 

Households that do not want to participate should turn off their porch lights. 

Williamsburg Police Department recomme...

Paving to Begin on Richmond, Bypass Roads This Weekend

Milling and paving on portions of Richmond and Bypass roads in the City of Williamsburg will begin this weekend.  

The work will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, weather permitting, and will require occasional lane closures. Paving will occu...

City of Williamsburg to Host Drug Take Back Event

The Williamsburg Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in the parking lot of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. 

Bring any expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medic...

New Kent Man Charged with Unlawfully Filming a Woman

The Criminal Investigations Bureau charged Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, with unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

On Oct. 12, 2022, investigators discovered that Richard Gibson attempted to place his cellphone bet...

Grand Larceny Suspects Charged

Andreia Anghel, 29 of Queens, New York, and Sandor Anghel, 33 of Hemet, Calif., are wanted for committing grand larceny and conspiring to commit larceny. The two offenders stole jewelry valued at $171,000 from a business in the 400 block of W. Duke of Glo...

Take a Survey on Transportation Planning for the Region

From Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization:

The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to the horizon year 2050. This plan will address future transportation needs for t...

Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Opens FY24 Grant Application

The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding. 

Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...

Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Opens FY24 Grant Application

The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding. 

Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...

Portsmouth Man Wanted on Felony Larceny Charges

On Sept. 27, 2022, investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained warrants against Arley Vaughn Nemo III, 42 of Portsmouth. Investigators determined that Nemo III broke into a vehicle in the 1400 block of Richmond Road and stole property v...

WPD Sponsors Blood Drive on Oct. 6

The Williamsburg Police Department is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 2022. 

The blood drive will be located at the Community Building, 401 N. Boundary St., in Williamsburg.

To schedule an appointment, please visit...

Waller Mill Park, Quarterpath Rec Center to Close Early Friday

Waller Mill Park will close at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Quarterpath Recreation Center will close at 4:30 p.m.

The park will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Quarterpath Recreation Center will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1.&a...

Waller Mill Park, Quarterpath Rec Center Adjust Weekend Schedule

Waller Mill Park and Quarterpath Recreation Center have announced closures due to the expected storm this weekend.

• Waller Mill Park will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2.
• Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1.

Williamsburg Public Art Council Awards Mural Design for Midtown Row

The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year. 

In partnership with Midtown Row, Baker has been contracted with the City of Williamsburg to install ...

Williamsburg Public Art Council Awards Mural Design for Midtown Row

The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year. 

In partnership with Midtown Row, Baker has been contracted with the City of Williamsburg to install ...

WPD Seeks Information on Robbery Suspects

On Sept. 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Richmond Road for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The initial investigation revealed that two unidentified men walked into the restaurant, and one of the men p...

Start Peninsula Announces New Brand, 2021 Host and Event Schedule

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is seeking public input on the Downtown Wayfinding Project through a survey that opened today.

The survey can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding and closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 8.

The city is developing a plan to enhance ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is inviting the public to provide their input on its Wayfinding Project in a virtual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

A link to attend the meeting can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding. No registration is requi...