Archive - Williamsburg Independent

Regional sports & events center anticipates $2.4M revenue, $674K net loss in FY27

Job fairs for front-line staff on April 14 and April 18; on-track for August opening

13 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

More Police, Fire/EMS, Public Works staff included in Williamsburg's draft FY27 budget

Staffing requests left out still include dedicated EMS supervisors, additional patrol officers, and several other public works positions

Apr 8 • Williamsburg Independent

City may not sleep on Richmond Road motel sites anymore

Closed session by Williamsburg council concerns sale of undisclosed city-owned properties on the busy commercial corridor

Apr 7 • Williamsburg Independent

Tight, fast, competitive housing market still driving local budget challenges

Rising assessments and diminished supply keeps residential real estate market top of mind in Williamsburg, James City and York counties

Apr 6 • Williamsburg Independent

Business tax incentives, recruitment, entrepreneurship top list for Williamsburg EDA

City contribution and tax incentive transfer make fund most of Economic Development Agency's $318K FY27 budget request

Apr 3 • Williamsburg Independent

Seeing double … Dutch Brothers Coffee

Popular chain planning second location near Busch Gardens

Apr 2 • Williamsburg Independent

March 2026

Guaranteed maximum price for new JCC government center expected in June

County officials anticipate total costs will come in around the $178M estimate

Mar 31 • Williamsburg Independent

Spend $1000 to improve Hampton Roads

Unique survey lets residents budget virtual cash to tackle issues such as education, infrastructure, housing and environment

Mar 28 • Williamsburg Independent

James City Parks & Recreation releases Spring/Summer 2026 program guide

Featuring senior day trips, toddler camps, youth summer camps, nature hikes, aquatic programs, and more

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

James City seeks artist(s) for a LOVE sign at Warhill Sports Complex

Design must incorporate sports theme into the letters of the permanent art display

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

Residential exterior changes and commercial signs kept Williamsburg's Architectural Review Board busy in 2025

The city's ARB heard 145 architectural and 34 sign cases last year

Mar 26 • Williamsburg Independent

Entrepreneurs, small biz and events are priorities for James City's economic development efforts

Modest $250K budget will be stretched to support a range of efforts, including Launchpad on Richmond Road and well-known events like Restaurant Week

Mar 25 • Williamsburg Independent

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