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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.

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