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

The City of Williamsburg’s online payment system for utility and tax bills will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Payments can be made in-person or via the 24-hour payment dropbox at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Beca...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

Update (6:53 p.m. March 19):

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., investigators from our Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Alvin Lapenze Jackson Jr., 21 of York, in connection with the shooting on Scotland Street earlier in the morning.

Jackso...

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

One lane of Scotland Street between Prince George Street and Braxton Court will be closed on Monday, March 20, 2023, so that GloFiber can install a cable. 

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will alternate lanes.&nb...

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

City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to authorize that the city manager enter into an interim agreement with Henderson Inc. for the construction of the Williamsburg Police Station and the relocation of the Public Works yard. ...

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open

The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City business for its hard work and dedication to making the City a better place to live, work, and visit.

Nominations for the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award are now open. The...

Update: Richmond Road Open; Portion of Virginia Avenue Remains Closed

Update (2:35 p.m.): Richmond Road is now open, and people may return to their homes and businesses in the affected area.

Virginia Avenue between Richmond Road and Randolph Street will remain closed for an extended period of time to that permanent repairs c...

Fireworks Display for Private Event to Occur Saturday, March 11

Update

The window for when the 5-minute fireworks display may begin has been extended. The show may begin at any time between 8:30 and 9:20 p.m. today, Saturday, March 11, 2023. The fireworks display is part of a private event being held at the Governor&am...

Portion of Longhill Road to Close for Tree Removal

Longhill Road, between Robert Elliffe Road and Governor Berkeley Road, will close between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, weather permitting.

A contractor working for the City of Williamsburg will be removing an oak tree along Longhill Road that...

Residential Structure Fire – 100 Block of Westover Avenue

The City of Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to the 100 block of Westover Avenue for a residential structure fire.

The first unit arrived on scene at 2:24 p.m. and found smoke and fire showing from the res...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny Suspects

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that committed a grand larceny at a store in the Williamsburg Shopping Center.   

On Feb. 28, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers respon...