Wednesday, June 25, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHANGE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Public Hearing that was to be held on Tuesday, July 8th  at 10:00 a.m., concerning the Tappahannock-Essex County Airport Authority request to rezone 24 acres of the Airport Property from A-2 Agriculture to M-2 Light Industrial has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July, 15th at 7:00 p.m., at 109 Cross Street in the Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ESSEX COUNTY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Regular Essex County Board of Supervisor's meeting for Tuesday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m., has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July, 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at 109 Cross Street in the Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.
The Board of Supervisor's Work Session that was to be held following the July 8th regular meeting has been cancelled.
 

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Well Water Clinic - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Kick Off Meeting - July 21st at 7:00 PM or July 22nd at 10:00 AM
Location - Essex School Board Building, 109 Cross Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560
For a flyer containing more information click HERE.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Fracking Presentation File Download

On Wednesday June 4th, 2014 the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy gave a presentation on Fracking. The file used for the presentation is available for download by clicking below.
For a PDF version of the presentation click HERE
For a Power Point version of the presentation click HERE (requires Microsoft Power Point or Power Point viewer)

To download Power Point viewer from Microsoft, click HERE

Friday, June 6, 2014

Pothole Reporting Tool

Essex County Citizens please use the following website to report potholes on VDOT roads:

http://www.virginiadot.org/info/faq-potholes.asp

If you encounter a pothole on a state-maintained road, report the problem here. You can also call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) to report any road maintenance issues.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Public Hearing - Essex County Planning Commission

On June 17, 2014 the Essex County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. in the Essex School Board Office and County Complex. The purpose of this meeting is to hear a Rezoning Request by the Tappahannock Essex County Airport Authority, to rezone 24 acres of the Airport Property from A-2 Agriculture to M-2 Light Industrial.  Also at this meeting the Planning Commission will review the updated Comprehensive Plan.  The public is invited to this meeting.  Should you wish to view the Rezoning Request, please contact Jeffrey Hodges, Zoning Administrator at 804-443-4951

Friday, May 30, 2014

***Important Public Announcement***

Effective 5/30/2014
Wares Wharf Beach is CLOSED to the public.

New Pool Rules for the 2014 Season

New rules will be going into effect at the Marsh Street Pool for the 2014 season.
Click HERE for a copy of the new rules.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Job Posting: Director of Parks and Recreation - Full Time

Currently Reviewing Applicants
Essex County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation. 
Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning and directing all recreation and parks activities for the County. The position directs all programs and events; develops short and long-term plans, goals and objectives; supervises program implementation; studies the community and establishes and implements strategic plans for departmental response to existing and forecasted needs.
For complete details about the position of Director of Parks and Recreation visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331. 
Internal applicants apply May 20 – May 27, 2014.  Open to all applicants May 28 – June 20, 2014.  Open until filled. EOE.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Job Posting - Director of Economic Development - Full Time

Essex County and the Essex County Economic Development Authority are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Economic Development.  Salary: up to $75,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing programs to promote the growth and development of the economic base within Essex County and the Town of Tappahannock, which includes (but is not limited to):  retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment and attraction of new businesses, identifying and/or providing resources for new or existing businesses (including funding, training, technical, regulatory and grant application assistance, etc.), forming or strengthening partnerships with elected officials, local organizations, community and other groups.
For complete details about the position of Director of Economic Development visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331.
Open until filled. EOE.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

VDOT and Essex County Six Year Plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Board of Supervisors of Essex County held a joint Public Hearing on May 13, 2014, in regards to the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2020 in Essex County and on the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/15. Click HERE to review the proposed Plan and Budget.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ESSEX COUNTY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE there will be a change in the date of the Board of Supervisors meeting for August, which is normally held on the second Tuesday of the month. The new date will be Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., at 109 Cross Street, Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.