Catchin' Up On
Prince George County Government News
Prince George County, VA                                                 March 17, 2016
The Prince George Promise Board of Directors will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Prince George Library.

The Board of Supervisors has canceled its Budget Worksession for 6 p.m. Monday, March 21.

The Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 in the Board Room of the Administration Building.

The Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 in the Board Room of the Administration Building.

The Parks & Recreation Department will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at Temple Park.

County employees will participate in a Statewide Tornado Drill at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 22.

A public reception for Police Chief Keith Early will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 in the Prince George Library.

'Math & Science" Day will be held from 9 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 24 at Walton Elementary School.
BOS Advertises Four-Cent Increase on Real Estate Tax Rate
The Board of Supervisors at its March 8 meeting voted 4-1 to advertise a real estate tax rate at 0.86 per $100 assessed value, a four-cent increase. Details.
    Important Things to Know
  • New County website will be launched Monday, March 21.  Same web address: www.princegeorgecountyva.gov.

  • Luther Heston was recently appointed to the Prince George County Electoral Board, replacing Barbara Tabb.

  • The State has approved a new Residential Group Home at 10814 South Crater Road.

  • Sidewalk installation is nearly complete for Phase I improvements at Exit 45. Final placement of light standards and landscaping continues.

  • Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Pork Butt Festival in September. Details.

  • The search continues to fill Director of General Services position.  Interviews will begin April 5.

  • SOFTBALL CAMP: The Prince George Parks and Recreation Department will be taking registration for a Youth Softball Camp, for players 9 - 12 years old, through March 25. The Softball Camp will be held Wednesday, March 30 from 1:00 pm-5:00pm at JEJ Moore Athletic Fields. The camp cost is $25.00 per person. Richard Bland College coaching staff and Richard Bland College players will be conducting the camp. Players will learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding. If you have any further questions please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (804) 458-6164. 

  • BASEBALL CAMP: The Prince George Parks and Recreation Department will be taking registration for a Youth Baseball Camp, for players 9 - 12 years old, through March 25. The Baseball Camp will be held Monday, March 28, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at JEJ Moore Athletic Fields. The camp cost is $25.00 per person. Donnie Brittingham, the Prince George Middle School baseball coach, coaching staff members, and Prince George High School baseball players will be conducting the camp. Players will learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding. If you have any further questions please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (804) 458-6164. 
  • Registration for Summer 4-H Camp continues through the Office of Cooperative Extension.  Sign up information can be obtained by contacting Director Hermon Maclin at hmaclin@vt.edu.

  • A new swing and walkway for handicapped accessibility to the Scott Park Playground is being installed.  It is a partnership with Prince George Rotary, which provided a $5,000 grant.

  • Additional Receptions to meet new Police Chief Keith Early will be held Wednesday, April 13 at the Disputanta Community Center; and April 20 at the Burrowsville Community Center.  Starting time for each event is 7 p.m.

  • Service Center Metals is expanding its operations at the Prince George Business Park. Details.

  • Baxter Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project will get underway soon. Details.

  • Utility Department Announces Water Main Flushing to begin in April. Details.

  • Registration for the 2016 Citizens Academy is underway.  Classes will begin in June.

     Important BOS Budget Dates             

             April 12 - Public Hearing on Tax Rates at 7:30 p.m.

             April 26 - Public Hearing on Budget at 7:30 p.m.

             May 10 - Consideration of Budget adoption at 7  p.m.
Percy C. Ashcraft, County Administrator | Prince George County, VA | (804) 722-8600
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