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Planners OK outdoor eats & ‘mini pony’
Following public hearings, the Urbanna Planning Commission on Dec. 12 voted to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) to construct and operate a restaurant with outdoor tables and seating on property commonly known as the Urbanna Town...
Deltaville Lights back for 20th year
Someday there might be a road in Deltaville named after Stephen Blue. Until then, his name is known by the Deltaville Lights. For half his life Stephen Blue, 39, has built Christmas displays that keep getting bigger and better...
Christmas Friends to make deliveries Saturday
The most satisfying task for Christmas Friends Inc. will come Saturday, Dec. 16, when gifts for needy children and senior adults are delivered to homes throughout Middlesex County.
Thanks to the many donors who have contributed funds, and many volunteer...
Urbanna pool will be named for Marshalls
When Thomas F. “Doc” Marshall Sr. and Lucy Hostinger Marshall moved to Urbanna with their two small sons Tommy and Richard in 1929, it was the start of a generational success story based in part on a dedicated investment...
Middlesex Moose plans for new lodge, gets county OK
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved a special exception permit on Tuesday, Dec. 5, that will allow the Middlesex Moose Lodge to build a lodge building on an 11-acre site near Hartfield.
The 11-acre site is zoned Low Density...
Urbanna celebrates Christmas
Middlesex High School (MHS) Choir members (above) sing Christmas carols during the Festival of Trees Saturday night on the Urbanna Town Green. They include, in foreground, from left, Bridey Dubey, Kylie Willis, Kylina Morning, Madison Johnson and Kenny Vincent....
New supervisor sworn in
‘Bill’ Harris will serve Hartfield District
William A. (Bill) Harris was appointed by the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to the Hartfield District supervisor seat recently vacated by John Koontz, who moved out of the district.
Harris will be...
Urbanna names town administrator
Costin takes reins in part-time Urbanna position
On Friday, Dec. 1, the Urbanna Town Council hired Ted Costin as town administrator and zoning administrator on a part-time basis.
Costin brings 32 years experience in government work — 17 in local government...
Broad Creek has ‘extreme shoaling,’ dredging expected soon
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted unanimously last month to move forward with a “Broad Creek Emergency, targeted dredging design and implementation” project.
MPPDC Deputy Director Curt Smith stated that the work going on now for Whiting Creek...
Help pick top Urbanna Christmas tree
Everyone is invited to the annual Festival of Trees, set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, on the Urbanna Town Green at 241 Virginia St. On display will be 16 Christmas trees decorated by folks from Mi Jalisco restaurant, Bethpage...
