Week in Review: Large Norge development deadlocks James City planning commission; City residents worry county offices will worsen traffic danger on Longhill; Clashing views of recent GA session.
Good morning! Today, April 4, we wish you a good Passover or Happy Easter. Here are some of the stories we covered for you this week:
Friday, April 3:
A proposed development that would combine more than 320 homes, a senior citizen community, offices, a museum and a shopping center on 276 acres near the I-64 exit for Norge deadlocked the James City County planning commission.
Thursday, April 2:
Not all the people concerned about the new James City County government center live in the county. Williamsburg residents who live just east of the center on Longhill Road worry that increased traffic when the center comes online in two years will make a tough traffic situation even worse.
Wednesday, April 1:
State lawmakers offered sharply divided views during a forum Tuesday for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce to discuss the work of the recently concluded General Assembly session. Republicans warned of rising costs for businesses and consumers, and Democrats said their new policies will strengthen workers and ensure long-term economic growth.
Tuesday, March 31:
Williamsburg City Manager Michelle Mixner Dewitt unveiled a proposed $121.15 million budget for fiscal year 2027 Monday -- a 17% increase over the current year -- with revenue growth coming largely from increased meals and tourism taxes.
Monday, March 30:
Newly appointed York School Superintendent James Carroll says he’s focused on making incremental improvements to one of Virginia’s top-performing school systems, while handling the challenge of aging school buildings and the lack of a general reserve fund.
