Governor Announces Public Meetings for the Six Year Transportation Plan – Several Accomack Projects are Identified
Nine projects are identified in Accomack County although many like the new Chincoteague Bridge are underway or already complete. A $15,312,000 improvement to Route 709 (Horntown Road) and a $7,808,000 reconstruction of Route 609 (Church Road) are scheduled for construction in fiscal year 2014. No projects were identified in Northampton County.
Deborah Christie Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission
Ms. Deborah Christie has been appointed by the Governor to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission. She currently is Executive Director of the Wallops Research Park and resides in Onancock.
Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall? Supreme Court Establishes a New Test for Floating Homes
The City of Riviera Beach, Florida sought to redevelop it’s marina but Mr. Lozman, a resident of a floating home in the city’s marina, challenged the redevelopment plan (Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, Florida). The city first tried to evict Mr. Lozman for claims that he had municipal ordinance violations such as failing to muzzle his dog. When…
The US Small Business Administration Awards Virginia Family-Owned Business of the Year to Northampton's H.M. Terry Company, Inc.
Pete Terry of H.M. Terry Company, Inc has been awarded Virginia Family-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. They along with other outstanding businesses will be honored at the Virginia Small Business Week Awards luncheon in Richmond on June 24.
President Dr. Charles Steger of Virginia Tech Retires
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Virginia Tech President Charles Steger after 14 years at the helm. “With the announcement of the retirement of Dr. Charles Steger today, an era has come to an end at Virginia Tech. The Commonwealth will forever be indebted to Dr. Steger for…
Virginia's Revenue Increases 2.2% in April
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that April revenue collections increased by 2.2 percent over the prior year. April is a significant month for revenue collections, because, in addition to regular revenue collections, final payments for tax year 2012 and the first estimated tax payment for tax year 2013 were due from corporations April…
Researchers Find Oysters and Mussels May Hold the Holy Grail of the Bay's Restoration
VIMS and University of Maryland researchers have determined the presence of oyster reefs removes ten times the nitrogen than areas without the reefs. Oysters and mussels are found to convert reactive nitrogen into its pure gaseous form that has almost no contribution to algae blooms that create dead zones in the Bay. The researchers found…
Maryland Governor O'Malley Launches data.maryland.gov a Central Data Panel for the Public
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today officially launched data.maryland.gov – Maryland’s first statewide open data portal that will provide researchers, entrepreneurs, public servants and citizens with a wide variety of data to support transparency and innovation in government. Data such as vendor payments, vehicle accidents, licensed veterinary clinics, GIS mapping data, and per capita electricity consumption…
Nineth Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Nets Two Tons of Waste for Proper Disposal
On Saturday, April 27, over 100 Accomack and Northampton residents dropped off over 2 tons (4,300 pounds) of household hazardous wastes at the 9th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. This year’s collection was expanded to three locations at Accomack and Northampton County Convenience Centers in Horntown, Painter, and Birdsnest making it easier for more residents…
Public Notice – Public Comment Requested for the Virginia's Response to the NMFS Amendment 5 for the Atlantic Herring Fishery
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment for state response to the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Amendment 5 to the Atlantic Herring fishery. The amendment is focused on establishing a comprehensive catch monitoring program, addressing river herring bycatch among other items. For full details and how to comment by May 21,…