News Flash

Williamsburg News – General

Posted on: May 22, 2023

Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans in Honor of Memorial Day

The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Join the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvation Army of Williamsburg, Cedar Grove Historical Society, veterans, and representatives from the Williamsburg Police and Fire departments as they place more than 500 flags in honor of Memorial Day.

Anyone interested should meet Caretaker Bill Brown at the flagpole in Cedar Grove Cemetery, 809 S. Henry St. Flags will be provided.

For questions about the flag-setting, contact Brown at dbrown@williamsburgva.gov.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Williamsburg News – General

City of Williamsburg Announces New Director of Public Works & Utilities

Posted on: September 29, 2023

Road Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Transportation Center and Lafayette Street on Tues., Sept. 26

Posted on: September 25, 2023

Traffic Signal at Francis & Henry Streets to Remain On Flash

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Free Parking at Prince George Parking Garage From 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 to Noon Saturday, Sept. 23

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen

Posted on: September 22, 2023

City of Williamsburg Prepares for Tropical Storm Conditions

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Update: Online Payment System Back in Service

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Early Voting for November General Election Begins Friday, Sept. 22

Posted on: September 21, 2023

City of Williamsburg’s Future Festivals Win Innovation Award

Posted on: September 19, 2023

Nominations Open for the Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award

Posted on: September 19, 2023

William & Mary to Test Emergency Notification System

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Longtime Hampton Roads Educator Dr. Jeffery Smith to Lead Ongoing School Study

Posted on: September 14, 2023

Road Closure: Boundary Street Between Francis Street & Grigsby Drive

Posted on: September 11, 2023

Update: Monticello Ave Is Now Open; Sewer Main Line Has Been Repaired

Posted on: September 10, 2023

Road Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Transportation Center and Lafayette Street on Thurs., Sept. 7

Posted on: September 6, 2023

Read the August 2023 Newsletter

Posted on: September 1, 2023

Labor Day Schedule, Closings

Posted on: August 30, 2023

Road Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Transportation Center and Lafayette Street on Tues., Aug. 29

Posted on: August 28, 2023

Lane Closure: Jamestown Road on Monday, Aug. 21

Posted on: August 18, 2023

Traffic Advisory: Traffic Signal Not Operational at Jamestown Road & John Tyler Lane

Posted on: August 8, 2023

City of Williamsburg to Begin 2023 Paving Schedule on Monday, Aug. 7

Posted on: August 4, 2023

Colonial National Historical Park to Begin Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway

Posted on: August 4, 2023

Lane Closure: Route 60 East on Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8

Posted on: August 4, 2023

Traffic Advisory: Lane Shift on Lafayette Street on Friday, July 28

Posted on: July 27, 2023

City of Williamsburg Statement on JCC Decision to Terminate Joint Schools Contract

Posted on: July 26, 2023

Road Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Transportation Center and Lafayette Street

Posted on: July 25, 2023

Overnight Road Closure: Armistead Avenue on Monday, July 24

Posted on: July 24, 2023

Prince George Street Outdoor Dining Construction Begins Monday, July 24

Posted on: July 21, 2023

Finance Windows to Close from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 21

Posted on: July 21, 2023

Overnight Lane Closure: Lafayette Street Near Intersection with Armistead Avenue

Posted on: July 11, 2023

Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget Is Now Online

Posted on: July 7, 2023

POSTPONED: Community Appreciation Day Postponed to Thursday, July 20

Posted on: June 20, 2023

Traffic Advisory: Lane Shift on Pocahontas Trail Near Quarterpath Road

Posted on: July 3, 2023

Tina Reitzel Reappointed as General Registrar and Director of Elections

Posted on: June 21, 2023

Overnight Road Closure: Boundary Street Between Francis Street & Grigsby Drive

Posted on: June 20, 2023

Traffic Advisory: Lane Shift on Pocahontas Trail Near Quarterpath Road

Posted on: June 20, 2023

Road Closures for Williamsburg Live, Juneteenth Events

Posted on: June 16, 2023

Independence Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

Posted on: June 26, 2023

Juneteenth Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

Posted on: June 13, 2023

Colonial National Historical Park to Host Public Meeting About Parkway Rehabilitation Project

Posted on: June 12, 2023

City of Williamsburg to Study Alternatives to Joint School System

Posted on: June 8, 2023

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Armistead Ave. and Prince George St.

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Read the May 2023 Newsletter

Posted on: May 30, 2023

Public Technology Institute Honors City of Williamsburg’s Resident Cybersecurity Training

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Lane Closure: N. Nassau St. Between Prince George and Scotland Streets

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Memorial Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

Posted on: May 22, 2023

City of Williamsburg Offices to Close on Friday, May 19 for an In-Service Day

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Lane Closure Postponed to Thurs., April 27: Henry St Between Duke of Gloucester, Pr. George Streets

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Lane Closure Tonight: Henry Street Near Intersection with Duke of Gloucester

Posted on: April 25, 2023

City of Williamsburg Wins Gold Award for Water Treatment

Posted on: April 13, 2023

Road Closure: Portion of Pocahontas Street From April 10 to April 24

Posted on: April 6, 2023

Read the March 2023 Newsletter

Posted on: April 4, 2023

WATA Appoints New Executive Director

Posted on: April 3, 2023

City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Released

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Annual Water Quality Report Now Available

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Lane Closure: Armistead Avenue Between Prince George & Scotland Streets on Wednesday, March 29

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Online Payment System Will Be Down for Scheduled Maintenance on Friday, March 24

Posted on: March 21, 2023

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Prince George St. & Braxton Court on Monday, March 20

Posted on: March 17, 2023

City Council Authorizes Interim Agreement with Henderson Inc. for New Police Station

Posted on: March 17, 2023

Fireworks Display for Private Event to Occur Saturday, March 11

Posted on: March 8, 2023

Portion of Longhill Road to Close for Tree Removal

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Read the February 2023 Newsletter

Posted on: March 1, 2023

City of Williamsburg Voter Registrar Proposes Changes to Precinct Boundaries

Posted on: February 24, 2023

Lane Closure: Scotland St. Between Armistead Ave. and Boundary St.

Posted on: February 23, 2023

City of Williamsburg Asks for Input on African American Heritage Trail

Posted on: February 17, 2023

Presidents Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Road Closure: Portion of Quarterpath Road to Close Until Spring

Posted on: February 10, 2023

Lane Closure: North Henry St. at Scotland Street on Tues., Feb. 14

Posted on: February 10, 2023

William & Mary Honors Council Members Ramsey, Kern-Scheerer

Posted on: February 9, 2023

Rolling Road Closures for Bray School Move on Feb. 10

Posted on: February 9, 2023

City of Williamsburg Launches Cybersecurity Training Pilot Program for Residents

Posted on: February 6, 2023

Mayor Pons Elected Chair of Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

Posted on: January 31, 2023

UPDATE: North Henry Street Rail Crossing Now Open

Posted on: January 29, 2023

WATA to Offer Free Service For Transit Equity Day, Feb. 3

Posted on: January 26, 2023

Update: Water Service Restored on Matoaka Court

Posted on: January 25, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Pons, Kern-Scheerer Sworn In to City Council; Pons, Dent to Serve as Mayor, Vice Mayor

Posted on: January 10, 2023

Portion of Lafayette St. to Close Thursday, Jan. 5 for Sewer Line Maintenance

Posted on: January 4, 2023

Read the December 2022 Newsletter

Posted on: December 29, 2022

Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

Posted on: December 15, 2022

City Offices to Close at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16

Posted on: December 15, 2022

City Council Selects Jim Joseph as the Inaugural Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award Recipient

Posted on: December 8, 2022

City of Williamsburg to Host State of the City Event, In-Person and Streaming

Posted on: December 1, 2022

Williamsburg’s Seventh Annual Toy Drive

Posted on: November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

Posted on: November 18, 2022

City of Williamsburg Chosen as One of the Top Digital Cities in the U.S.

Posted on: November 16, 2022

City of Williamsburg Announces New Fire Chief

Posted on: November 10, 2022

Veterans Day Schedule, Closings

Posted on: November 4, 2022

Help Place Flags on Graves of Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day

Posted on: November 3, 2022

City Announces Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

Posted on: October 31, 2022

Home First Williamsburg Program Moves First Families into Stable Housing

Posted on: October 27, 2022

City of Williamsburg to Host Info Sessions on Capitol Landing Road Projects

Posted on: October 24, 2022

Paving to Begin on Richmond, Bypass Roads This Weekend

Posted on: October 20, 2022

Take a Survey on Transportation Planning for the Region

Posted on: October 12, 2022

Waller Mill Park, Quarterpath Rec Center to Close Early Friday

Posted on: September 30, 2022