Decision on Asian oysters is expected this week
A final decision is expected to come this week as Col. Konysios Anninos, who heads the Corps' Norfolk District, is waiting on a recommendation from Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, Preston Bryant. Virginia officials have been supportive of a controlled study of the oysters in state waters.
posted 04.07.2009
Urbanna Inn gets approval and a new name
Following a public hearing on Monday, the Urbanna Town Council approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Chesapeake Development Group LLC to reopen the former Urbanna Inn as a mixed use property, which will be collectively known as "Chesapeake Commons."
posted 04.06.2009
Business training class announces graduates
The largest class to date has completed the Middle Peninsula Business Development Partnership's "Business Training Series." The graduates completed 20 hours of classroom training toward the development of their enterprises.
posted 04.06.2009
Proposed central water and sewer changes
A proposed change to the Middlesex Zoning Ordinance would require central water and sewer for new major subdivisions that have 25 or more dwellings. The Middlesex Board of Supervisors will have its public hearings on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse.
posted 04.06.2009
