City of Williamsburg, Virginia

Did you miss the groundbreaking ceremony for the Williamsburg Sports & Events Center? Watch the full ceremony below: https://lnkd.in/ecXtwtsH James City County | York County, Virginia | MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) | MEB | Clark Nexsen | GuernseyTingle | Timmons Group | Henderson Inc. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | KemperSports

Congratulations to Andy Lane on his promotion to Captain! Andy was hired in 2011 and reached the Senior Firefighter professional development designation in 2016, followed by his achievement of Master Firefighter in 2020. Andy has been a consistent and important contributor to our department in several areas, including as a Paramedic, Acting Officer, and several special projects. Andy’s experience, technical expertise, relationships, and passionate study of the craft will serve him well in his new position as Captain. Retired A-Shift Capt. Garrett came to celebrate and pass the baton to Capt. Lane. Congratulations, Andy!

The City of Williamsburg is inviting all residents aged 18 and older to take the National Community Survey (NCS), a biannual resident survey that gathers input on government services and measures the quality of life in the community. The City of Williamsburg will use this data in its upcoming strategic planning. English: https://lnkd.in/ekPQSt-4 Spanish: https://lnkd.in/evyvnw4w Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV5VpJue

Today, the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County, Virginia celebrated the groundbreaking of the Williamsburg Sports & Events Center! We are so grateful for all of our partners and everyone who has helped us reach this milestone.

Mayor Doug Pons, Chair Ruth Larson and Vice Chair Sheila Noll invite the entire Historic Triangle community to join us for the Williamsburg Sports & Events Center groundbreaking at 10am tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 2. Celebrate this awesome regional partnership of the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Y’all come! 🎉 Where: 101 Visitor Center Drive (follow event signage) Speakers: ◾Ron Kirkland, Williamsburg Hotel & Motel Association ◾Mark Olmstead, MEB ◾Sheila Noll, York County ◾Ruth Larson , James City County ◾Douglas Pons, City of Williamsburg ◾Thomas Norment Jr., Retired State Senator & VA250 Commission

Update: This event has been postponed. It will not take place today. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned to this page or the city website for the announcement of a new date. ----- TOMORROW is the next African American Heritage Trail Community Input Meeting! The City of Williamsburg and the African American Heritage Trail Advisory Committee invite you to learn about the progress of the Trail, the Trail narrative, and how you can participate. 📌 When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 📌 Where: Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St. Haven't submitted your story yet? There's still time! Sign up and share today HERE: https://lnkd.in/esn_gZwi

We had a fantastic turnout from our community for last week's beam signing ceremony in celebration of the new Williamsburg Police Station that is now under construction. Thank you to design team Henderson Inc. and Moseley Architects for their hard work to help us reach this milestone. We can't wait for you to join us for our grand opening celebration in the fall of 2025!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Williamsburg Police Station Beam Signing Ceremony last week!

Do you have stories related to your history, African American heritage or culture in or around the City of Williamsburg? Tell us about your Williamsburg connection and inform the trail’s narrative by sharing your story on the Share More Stories platform: https://lnkd.in/esn_gZwi

🎊 You're Invited! 🎊 The Williamsburg Police Department will host a beam signing ceremony for new Williamsburg Police Station at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024. ◾ What: Williamsburg Police Station Beam Signing Ceremony ◾ When: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024 ◾ Where: Williamsburg Police Station Site; Park at Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Learn more about the new police station at https://lnkd.in/gfJ3-ibM.