Fire burns 524 acres at Jamaica
“They (homeowners) were burning debris earlier in the week and thought they had the fire out,” said Collier. “On Saturday, they noticed it was smoking and attempted to put it out, but the wind made it jump into the woods.” The fire was first reported at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
posted 02.23.2011
Boat operator pleads guilty in fatal crash
They were returning to their cottage after a day on the water. The music was loud, some of them danced in the front of the bow rider boat. No one seemed to be paying attention as the 23-foot boat approached Channel Marker #10, including boat operator Steve W. Nixon. He let go of the wheel and yelled “Woo-hoo.”
posted 02.23.2011
Land use fees increase by $5
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed on February 15 to raise land-use taxation application fees by $5. Supervisors also voted to require landowners receiving land-use taxation to revalidate their eligibility every four years instead of the current six years.
posted 02.23.2011
Urbanna considers building new pool
It’s time for a new pool in Urbanna. The current one is 43 years old and leaking 7,000 gallons a day, said town administrator Lewis Filling on Friday at the town council work session.
posted 02.23.2011
