News
Officials: Water rate increase will build needed reserves
by Tom Chillemi -
A real estate tax rate decrease and an 8.5% increase in water rates are being proposed for Urbanna.
The finance committee of the Urbanna Town Council is recommending a two-cent reduction to the real estate tax...
Supervisors to consider extending tax due date
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) is planning to consider an extension of the real estate tax payment due date, interest, and penalties for late payments. The extension is expected to be discussed at the...
Middlesex firefighters donate old equipment to Belize firefighters
by Tom Chillemi -
Area fire departments are donating firefighting equipment that no longer meets regulations in the United States to the Caribbean nation of Belize.
Since 2016 the Belize Heroes program has been recycling outdated, but usable, firefighting equipment....
Urbanna’s Howard Street named for fallen soldier
by Larry Chowning -
With this Memorial Day — Monday, May 30 — right around the corner, one does not have to look far to find evidence of past generations honoring their own who gave their lives in the...
Urbanna Town Marina Memorial Day service scheduled
by Tom Chillemi -
The town of Urbanna will present its annual community Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Urbanna Town Marina at 210 Oyster Road in Urbanna. Middlesex County...
Replica Sloop Luna Christened
Hundreds attend Deltaville ceremony introducing reproduction of 1700s sailing vessel; will be used to promote sailing history, eco-friendly transport
by Larry Chowning -
A $3 million dream that started as a conversation around a Deltaville kitchen table nearly 20 years...
Two-cent tax hike likely for most Urbanna homeowners
by Tom Chillemi -
The finance committee of the Urbanna Town Council is recommending a two-cent reduction to the real estate tax rate to 21 cents per $100. This would result in a revenue increase of about $27,000, finance...
Sewer costs slashed with use of reduced pressure system
MC officials: Hook up to be voluntary
by Tom Chillemi -
A wastewater collection system for Deltaville could cost 40% less if a “low pressure system” is used instead of a “vacuum” system that was originally recommended by the Hampton...
COOKS CORNER TRAIL OPENS
New half-mile trail offers walkers pleasant woods trek;
will later include signs describing Black history in MC
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Heritage Trail grand opening was conducted Thursday, May 5, as county officials, Heritage Trail committee members and...
Rezoning may pave way for new business
County supervisors re-designate site in Saluda; take back control of Cooks Corner location formerly earmarked for Tractor Supply store
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted, 5-0, Tuesday, May 3, to approve a rezoning of...
