Virginia weather this time of year means it is both in the mid-90s and there is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. We are monitoring the heat with Dominion’s State and Local Affairs team. Please stay safe and stay cool as you can! The month of July was a busy one in…

This newsletter is coming a tad late, my apologies. The start to July was a hectic one with the holiday, but I’m happy to be briefly reviewing a productive June in today’s newsletter! Lifelong Learning celebration with Literacy for Life — My favorite event this past month was joining Literacy…

It is now June and I have officially re-installed the AC units into the windows of my apartment. Summer, here we are! May was a celebratory month for Council as we got to bid the W&M Class of 2023 farewell and also got to pass our budget. …

This rainy Sunday morning felt like the perfect time to reflect on the month of April in my monthly newsletter. With luck, these showers will bring May flowers! This month, we celebrated anniversaries and ribbon cuttings, while also progressing the FY2024 budget. Read on for recent updates. Virginia Beer Company…

It is budget season in Williamsburg! The bulk of this month’s newsletter will focus on our recently-released FY2024 Budget, but I first have quick updates on two projects, plus an exciting ribbon cutting. Fire Department Construction — This past month, Council received a walk-through update on the new Fire Department…

Wow, February flew by. Despite being the year’s shortest month, Council was busy with our annual budget retreat (pictured) on top of normal meetings. The productive last four weeks were augmented by celebrations for William & Mary’s Charter Day and an exciting announcement of federal funding, all profiled below! Fiscal…

Happy New Year! It’s probably a bit belated to say that a month into 2023, but I do hope your January has started out swimmingly. Within the City’s operations, we swore in the 2022–2024 City Council and recognized a few stellar City servants over the past month. …

Good afternoon! I am excited to welcome in this new year in just a few days. Beforehand, I thought it would be best to review December before the month is officially over. Read until the end to find Williamsburg’s fun New Year’s Eve plans! State of the City — Every…

There is one month left in 2022 — can you believe it?! This year has flown by, much because of busy months like November. Here are a few Council-related updates as we begin to close out the year: 2nd mural unveiling — We loved celebrating the completion of Williamsburg’s second…