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  • Williamsburg Government Weekly Recap: Budget, Safety, Traffic, and Service Updates

    Williamsburg-area residents saw a dense week of local government action across budgeting, public safety, traffic operations, and seasonal compliance rules. Here is a source-documented recap of what changed, what is scheduled next, and what to watch.

    Top Development: JCC Special Meeting on Potential Tax Refund up to $16M

    James City County announced that the Board of Supervisors Chair called a special meeting for Friday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Government Center Board Room, 101-F Mounts Bay Road. The stated purpose is to consider a resolution to amend the county budget by more than 1% of total adopted expenditures in order to pay a tax refund to a taxpayer for an amount not exceeding $16 million.

    The county’s public meetings calendar also lists a Board of Supervisors special meeting at that date and time, alongside the regular Feb. 24 Board business meeting.

    Public Safety and Compliance Updates This Week

    • Seasonal burning restrictions in effect: JCC Fire reminded residents that Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is active through April 30, including timing and supervision rules for legal burning.
    • Land-clearing permit warning: JCC’s “Call Before You Clear” advisory says permits can be required for specific clearing/grading activities and for work in a Resource Protection Zone.
    • Active police case notice: JCC Police identified a suspect in the Feb. 17 shooting case and published tip-line reporting channels.

    Williamsburg Operations: Traffic and Holiday Services

    • Route 132 lane shift: Williamsburg posted a temporary southbound lane closure near Merrimac Trail for tree removal tied to safety concerns, with traffic shifted to the left lane during operations.
    • Presidents Day service status: City offices and Quarterpath Recreation Center were closed Monday, Feb. 16, while garbage/recycling stayed on regular schedules and after-hours water emergency procedures remained active.

    What Residents Should Watch Next

    • Whether the JCC Board adopts the Feb. 27 budget-amendment resolution as presented.
    • Any follow-up fiscal explanation from county staff after the special meeting.
    • Additional city/county traffic advisories as late-winter tree and utility work continues.
    • Upcoming public meeting agendas in Williamsburg and JCC for policy items that may affect local services.

    Sources

  • James City County Sets Feb. 27 Special Meeting on Potential Tax Refund Up to 16 Million Dollars

    James City County will hold a special Board of Supervisors meeting on Friday, Feb. 27, to consider a budget amendment tied to a potential tax refund of up to $16 million, according to an official county notice.

    The county’s Feb. 18 news release says Board Chair John McGlennon called the special meeting for 8:30 a.m. at the County Government Center Board Room, 101-F Mounts Bay Road. The stated purpose is to consider a resolution to amend the county budget by an amount that exceeds 1% of total expenditures in the currently adopted budget.

    The release says the amendment would be used to pay a tax refund to a taxpayer for an amount not exceeding $16 million. The notice does not identify the taxpayer in the public summary.

    How this fits into the county’s meeting schedule

    James City County’s public meetings calendar lists the Feb. 27 special meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. It comes three days after the regular Board of Supervisors business meeting listed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.

    For residents, the key takeaway is procedural and financial: this is not a routine housekeeping item. The county has framed the action as a budget amendment above the 1% threshold and specifically linked it to a high-dollar refund payment.

    What residents should watch

    • Whether the board adopts the amendment resolution as presented.
    • How county staff describes the fiscal impact on current-year budget planning.
    • Whether follow-up documentation is provided that explains legal/administrative context for the refund.

    As of publication, county public notices confirm the meeting time, location, and purpose language, but do not publicly name the taxpayer in the summary release.

    Primary sources

    • James City County News Flash: “JCC Board of Supervisors to Hold Special Meeting Feb. 27” (posted Feb. 18, 2026)
    • James City County Public Meetings Calendar (listing: Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, Feb. 27, 2026)