July 2025 VGCA Crier Newsletter
The July 2025 VGCA Crier Newsletter “print edition” has been delivered. Click the link below for the pdf. VGCA Crier Newsletter–2025 July
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Help sponsor projects to better our community
Following years of repeated patchwork repairs, we are excited to announce that the clubhouse drain is being professionally fully repaired/replaced, with the new installation of PVC pipe replacing the corroded cast iron pipe from the exterior of the clubhouse and extending to the street service. This achievement is a direct result of the support from […]
VGCA Membership Drive
The pool is open and the water is cool. Will you see your neighbors there? You could if everyone on your street joined the VGCA. Where is your street in the race to be in the green? Liberty and Brandywine are leading the pack with Minuteman and Plymouth close behind. Let’s see if Crown Pt, […]
Gotta dig?
Do summer barbeques have you daydreaming about yard improvements? If a new fence is top of mind, make sure contacting 811 is at the top of your prep checklist! Here’s what to know before you dig >>
Eastbound Victory Boulevard turn lane to Hampton Highway to temporarily close through mid-summer
As early as June 16, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a continuous, multi-week closure of the eastbound left-turn lane from Victory Boulevard (Route 171) onto Hampton Highway (Route 134) in York County. The closure is estimated to remain in place through mid-summer as construction continues on the […]
Newport News Household Hazardous Waste Week Q2 2025
Saturday, June 14, marks the end of this quarter’s Hazardous Waste Week collection. Until then, waste can be disposed of at the Recovery Operations Center, located at 520 Atkinson Blvd., from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Examples of Acceptable Materials All material must be in the original, labeled container. Household maintenance products – oil paints, […]
I-64 East Hampton River Bridge Long-Term Traffic Shift
Beginning as early as 12 Jun, I-64 east in Hampton will encounter a new traffic pattern at the Hampton River bridge due to the construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL), Hampton Segment. This marks the end of the public use of two I-64 east bridges, one over the Hampton River and the other […]
2025 Hurricane Season Preparation
As hurricane season approaches, from June 1 to November 30, preparedness is more important than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2025, with the potential for 6 to 10 hurricanes producing winds of 74 mph or higher. By taking proactive steps […]
What You Need to Know About Short-Term Rentals in Newport News
Warm weather, busy travel plans, and local events make this a popular time for short-term rentals in Newport News. If you’re planning to list your home—or even a room—on a platform like Airbnb or Vrbo, there’s an important step you need to take: Acquire a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit. To support safe and well-managed neighborhoods […]
Traffic Shift Scheduled to Begin on I-64 West at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and on I-64 East at Hampton Roads Center Parkway
Lanes shifted as early as May 19 on I-64 west near the J. Clyde Morris Blvd overpass. Use the shoulder lane when merging to I-64 west from the on-ramp from J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Learn more about two upcoming shifts here. Be prepared for additional delays during high traffic volume times.