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MC school board seeks 5.2% teacher raises; supervisors proposed only 2% Despite warnings from the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors during February budget work sessions that the board would only support a 2% cost of living raise for school employees, the...

About 59% of real estate in the Town of Urbanna’s boundaries is owned by Urbanna residents, reported Town Treasurer Michele Hutton at the March 12 town council meeting. This means 41% of real estate in town is owned by...

Cost to fix increases, estimates vary Price estimates to replace the bridge to the Urbanna Town Marina vary greatly from $4.4 million for a total replacement to a “guesstimate” of $300,000 for a temporary concrete bridge. Estimates vary However, the temporary...

Preparations are under way for the fourth annual “Great Middlesex Green Up” is a county-wide initiative of Keep Middlesex Beautiful (KMB). The April event aims to clean up Middlesex County roadways. The “Green Up” is a grassroots effort begun...

Move could generate $70,000 in revenue annually for county The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is considering eliminating the current $7,500 payment cap for a Middlesex County Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL). BPOL tax is a tax on business’ gross...

As a budget cut in the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 (FY 26-27) budget, staff and the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors have been discussing the possibility of eliminating the Middlesex County Wetlands Board. For the second time during FY 26-27...

‘A Feast for the Soul: Middlesex Celebrates Taste of Black History” program was conducted on Saturday, Feb. 28, to close out Black History Month. The afternoon served as a vibrant multi-sensory celebration, blending culinary arts with a deep dive...

Provides rides for citizens in need of medical treatments or to buy food or get to work During a Feb. 24 budget work session, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors recommended, in an effort to lower expenditures in the fiscal...

On Tuesday, March 3, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to appoint Kevin Gentry as county administrator to replace current administrator Matt Walker, who is retiring on March 31. Gentry brings years of experience in leadership, technology management...

Asbestos handling needed A large water leak in the old Middlesex High School (MHS) east wing has been located and is in the process of being fixed. The Middlesex County Public Schools financial department got a surprise in January when the...