Week in Review: James City proposed budget lowers real estate tax, increases meal taxes. More than 4,000 speeders caught by school cameras. W&M looks at tuition hikes
Good morning! It's March 28. Here are some of the stories we covered for you this week.
Friday, March 27:
James City County Administrator Scott Stevens is proposing a $413.1 million budget that cuts the real estate tax rate by 3 cents and increases the meals tax by 50%.
More than 4,000 speeders got tickets after being nabbed by school cameras at James City County schools through January, generating more than $355,000 in fines.
Thursday, March 26:
Williamsburg-James City County schools want to grow a state program that allows high school students to obtain up to a year of college credit at little or no cost through Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Wednesday, March 25:
James City County residents are complaining about what one county supervisor dubbed a “tank trap” at the entrance to the Monticello Avenue post office.
Tuesday, March 24:
William & Mary will hold a public hearing next month on its plans to raise undergraduate tuition and fees for the next two years.
Monday, March 23:
James City County police said they are searching for a registered sex offender who removed his court-ordered ankle monitor and disappeared.
