March 22, 2024

A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information

Single Southbound lane closures are scheduled at the Coleman Bridge Sunday, March 24 between 7 AM and 7 PM so contractors can rehabilitate two wedge drive gear motors. According to Virginia Department of Transportation, this work is required to be completed during the daylight hours.

An inclement weather date for this work has been tentatively scheduled for the same time frame on Sunday, April 14. 

Two of the wedge drive motors have already been addressed, which required lane closures. The remaining two wedge drive motor replacements will require these single southbound lane closures.

The third week in March, Virginia Department of Emergency Management and local governments celebrate Emergency Management Professionals Week!

Our Emergency Management team works tirelessly behind the scenes to plan, train and build community relationships so that in the event of an emergency, they can save lives and get help to the people who need it most.

To name just a few tasks, they manage our BEE Alerts, put County employees through mock emergency scenarios, keep track of flooding evacuation routes (and the weather, ALWAYS the weather), nurture partnerships with hospitals and churches, and train our amazing Gloucester, VA CERT volunteers.



We particularly want to thank Emergency Management Coordinator Jane Wenner, Planner David Dixon and Administrative Assistant Hannah Bonar for their unwavering dedication to keeping everyone safe. You all make Gloucester a better place to live and work!

County Administrator’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Gloucester County Administrator Carol Steele presented her proposed budget to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors on Monday, March 4, 2024. The County’s budget process will continue through April 15, when the Board of Supervisors anticipates adopting a budget. Important dates for citizen involvement in the process are as follows:



• Wednesday, March 27: FY 25 Budget & Tax Rates Public Hearings, 6 p.m., T.C. Walker Education Center Auditorium
• Monday, April 15: FY25 Budget Adoption, Colonial Courthouse

March is #NationalProcurementMonth

From dogs to dump trucks, our purchasing team takes your tax dollars and makes vendors compete for them, to get Gloucester residents the best bang for their buck. Here's a small snapshot of their impact on our community.

Virginia Cooperative Extension Lesson of the Week

Over the next few weeks, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will revisit its multi-part series on risk management and the basics of different insurance plans. This week, they'll wrap up their discussion on auto insurance.

GCPS CORNER

Ms. Cava, math teacher at Botetourt Elementary School, is amazing!!!

Students are representing, communicating, reasoning, making connections, and solving word problems. While we prefer the standard system, learning how to use the metric system to solve real world problems is an essential skill. So are the teamwork and collaboration skills for getting our students to be career ready!!!

Thank you Ms. Haney, Ms. Cava, and principal Tish Hudgins for implementing the thinking building classroom approach to teaching math!!!

LIBRARY NEWS

PR&T NEWS

Trained coaches are indispensable for guiding players and fostering skill development in volleyball clinics. We are recruiting volunteer coaches for the upcoming clinic starting this June. Through personalized guidance and constructive feedback, coaches empower players to reach their full potential while instilling values of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. Their mentorship transforms the court into a dynamic learning environment where athletes thrive and grow, both as players and individuals.

There will be a coaches training session on Tuesday June 4th at 5:30pm to go over set up, basic drills, and how the league will work.

For more details on being a coach please email prt@gloucesterva.info.

There are still spots available for 9-11Y & 12-14Y age groups, but space is limited. If you would like to register for this clinic, please do so by clicking the button below.

Racers are getting ready! Thank you to all that have signed up & reserved your spot already for the 1st ever Beaverdam Triathlon!

This 3-part race will consist of running 2.5 miles on the hiking trail, biking 6.1 miles on the multi-use trail, and then hitting the lake for a 1.9 mile paddle to the finish line!

To save your spot on the starting line please visit the link below!

Other Parks, Recreation and Tourism Activities

SPRING BREAK PARKS PASSPORT CAMP

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Spring Break Parks Passport Camp on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 2,3,4 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm meeting at the Whitcomb Lodge. We will travel to a state park to hunt fossils, to Richmond to hike the shores of the James River and to Norfolk to board a battleship. Dress for the weather, bring a towel, lunch, drink and snack. The fee is $80 and the deadline to register is March 26.

BEAVERDAM TRIATHLON – Begin your training now.

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring the first Annual Beaverdam Triathlon on Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 am for ages 16 and older. The race consists of a 2.5-mile run, a 6.1-mile bike and a 1.9-mile paddle. Mountain Bikes and recreational canoes and kayaks only, no street bikes or racing watercraft. The fee is $50, and the registration deadline is April 11.

KIDS CRAFT MARKET

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Kids Craft Market on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in the Court Circle. Youth ages 18 and under rent a booth to sell their crafts/art. The fee for each 10x10 space is $25 and the deadline to register is May 1. If space is still available after May 1, there will be a $10 late fee.

GYMNASTICS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring 11 Gymnastics classes for ages 3 through 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Botetourt and Wednesdays at Abingdon. Classes begin the week of March 19. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays Parent and Me for ages 3-4 years is from 4:45-5:15, $48 followed by Beginner 5-8 years from 5:15-6:00 or 6:00-6:45, $60 each followed by Beginner 6 and up from 6:45-7:30, $60. On Thursdays at Botetourt Intermediate 7 and up classes are from 5:00-5:45-5:45-6:30 $60 and Advanced is from 6:30-7:30 $64.

BINGO

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 55 and over on Wednesday, March 27 from 10:30 am to Noon at the Stewart Building. Winnings are prizes no cash. The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is March 24.

DOG TRAINING

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Dog Trailing for dogs 1 year and older that have had a previous class with Aubrey West. Meet on Mondays from April 15-May 20 from 4:00-5:00 pm. The fee is $169 and the deadline to register is April 8 or when class is full.

PUPPY TRAINING

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Puppy Training on Wednesdays, April 17-May 22 at the Whitcomb Lodge. Large breed puppies (over 40 pounds) is from 4:00-5:00 pm and Small Breed puppies (under 40 pounds) is from 5:30-6:30 pm. The fee is $169 and the deadline to register is April 10 or when class fills.

BEST YEARS TRIP TO PICKERS MARKET

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a trip to Smithfield for their 2^nd Saturday Pickers Market on Saturday, April 13 from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Spend the day on Smithfield’s main street and have lunch on your own. The fee is $30 and the deadline is April 7.

For more information on these and other activities call PRT at 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by our office 6382 Main Street. For online registration visit https://gloucesterva.info/civicrec

For more information, to apply, and review full job descriptions, please visit https://www.gloucesterva.gov/347/Job-Opportunities