Weekly Subscribers’ Digest (12/13/24)

News & Commentary

In case you missed any news or commentary from the week, here’s a snippet of our tops posts. Thanks for subscribing to the Williamsburg Independent!

News Posts

Williamsburg Aims to Protect Local Decision Making While Lobbying State
By George Arbogust
In November, the Williamsburg City Council approved the City’s 2025 Legislative Agenda, noting the document “outlines the City’s position on issues facing the nation and state that may impact our locality.

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Annual Funding Request from Williamsburg Economic Development Agency Stays Flat
By George Arbogust
Last week, the Williamsburg Economic Development Agency requested no new funding from the City Council for its Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. In a letter posted on the City’s website, Adria Vanhoozier, EDA Chair, requests $110,000 from the City, the same amount requested the previous year.

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Sports & Events Center Builder Claims Construction, Site Prep Are 20% Complete
By George Arbogust
This week, the Executive Board of the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority (HTRFA)received updates from both the builder and facility operator of the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center. The facility is a joint effort between the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County and is planned to open in 2026.

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Press Release Roundup (12-12-24)
Every week we gather the most interesting press releases about happenings and goings-on in our community. Take a look below at recent news you may have missed.

Commentary Posts

College and City Avoid Responsibility for Student Housing Slums

By George Arbogust

Students at the College of William and Mary face a multitude of challenges securing housing and often wind up living in slum-like conditions, according to a recent report in The Flat Hat, the College’s student newspaper.

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