The City asks that leaves be put at the street by Dec 11th this year. Please leave space along the curb for stormwater runoff and do not block the storm drains. Try keep it safe for our walkers too. Thank you.
We are in Area 2 and this map will let you know the progress for pickup this year:
Leaf Collection Progress (arcgis.com)
Additional information can be found here: Seasonal Leaf Collection | Newport News, VA – Official Website (nnva.gov)
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On Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, Newport News City offices and most facilities will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Residential garbage, recycling and bulk waste collection services will be affected for two weeks due to the holiday.
The normal collection schedule will be shifted two days for all services during the week of July 3, and the schedule will shift one day the week of July 10. The modified collection schedule will be in effect from Monday, July 3 through Friday, July 14. All services will return to normal on Monday, July 17. Residents can find their specific collection day by visiting the Solid Waste website or by calling 757-933-2311.
Trash, recycling, and bulk waste pickup will be modified as follows: |
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Looking to do something with the kiddos this summer? Does it seem to you that having a good time is getting more expensive lately? Well, there’s no need to break the bank. There are plenty of free and almost-free things to do throughout the city this summer. Below is a list of free or near free activities near us.
Looking for more, contact the Newport News Visitor Center, where you can ask one of their experienced travel counselors for advice. The Newport News Visitor Center can be reached at 757-886-7777 or visit www.newport-news.org for additional “free and almost-free” ideas!
Newport News is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event each day June 12-17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Recovery Operations Center located at 520 Atkinson Blvd.
All material must be in the original, labeled container and each household may bring up to 75 pounds of solids and up to five gallons of liquids for disposal.
Examples of Acceptable Materials:
Examples of Unacceptable Materials:
Please call 757-933-2311 if you have any questions about the identification of Household Hazardous Materials and disposal options.
Please Note: Latex paint and electronics are not considered Household Hazardous Waste and are accepted during normal hours of operations.
The 2023 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series begins May 24, and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. at William Styron Square in Newport News.
These concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to all. View the entire summer schedule of bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, tents are reserved for sponsors. Pack a picnic or select from food trucks: Big Daddy’s BBQ, Boyd’s Tasty Dogs, Pop’s Kettle Corn, Kona Ice, and Scratch Bakery or take out from one of the many Port Warwick restaurants, and BYOB.
This Wednesday BrassWind kicks off the summer with a big horn band sound, Motown, and R&B.
Weather Policy: Concerts are rain or shine. Should weather conditions cause a cancellation a decision will be made by 5:30 p.m. and posted on the website and Facebook page.
Construction is set to begin this month on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Oyster Point Ramp Access Improvements Project. The project, which will begin as early as today, Jan. 10, will widen the Interstate 64 East on-ramps located at the interchanges of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Route 17) and Oyster Point Road (Route 171) from single-lane ramps to two-lane ramps. These improvements will add capacity to the on-ramps, streamline flow to the interstate, and provide congestion relief from overflow onto local streets during peak travel periods. Each of the on-ramps will be widened to two lanes, with traffic then merging to a single lane before entering the interstate.
During construction, motorists can anticipate some travel lane shifts within each ramp to accommodate expansion work along the shoulders. Each on-ramp is expected to remain open to traffic until final paving operations near the conclusion of the project. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
For more information on the project and progress updates, visit the Project webpage. Motorists are also encouraged to sign up for email alerts related to the project.
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| Due to last week’s Tropical Storm Isaias, high volumes of storm debris may delay bulk collections in your neighborhood. Storm debris is being collected separately from regular bulk waste. Be sure to place your regular bulk waste out for your regular collection day. Tree contractor debris is prohibited for curb pickup. The tree contractor is responsible for disposing of the debris. To review the bulk collections schedule visit the Solid Waste Division website. A portion of your street may be collected one day, while the rest of the street may be collected on another day. Storm debris is being picked up seven days a week. To ensure Public Works provides the most efficient waste collection services follow these guidelines: Set out storm debris as soon as possible.Separate vegetative storm debris from other bulk waste. Be sure to place the debris three feet from other objects (such as vehicles, fences, other bulk waste, carts or fencing).Do not to set out any items under power lines, trees or any low hanging objects. Park cars in driveways versus the street, when possible. For more information call 757-933-2311. |
Some folks have asked if we are going back to the pool reservations or swim lanes. The short answer is “No” BUT please continue to read below.
According to what I read (and I verified with our health inspector) we can continue to operate the pool as laid out in Phase 3 — which you can read more about here.
As you may have noticed, while I am volunteering as pool manager, I have been wearing a face covering as required by Phase 3. We would encourage others who visit the pool to wear a phase cover while on the pool deck BUT it is not required. Please do NOT wear it while in the pool.
What is required?
Also, any pool parties or events in the VGCA park must abide by the restriction of a maximum of 50 individuals in a social gathering.
If you have any questions, please me (Donnie Woodruff) or contact the VGCA Board at [email protected].
Be safe, abide by phase 3 requirements, and enjoy the pool!sd
This 4th of July, the City of Newport News invites residents to “celebrate together, at home,” with festive at home celebrations, interactive activities, and special “Light up the City” illuminations for our Nation’s birthday. These activities will replace our usual 4th of July Stars in the Sky event and fireworks celebration this year.
Click here for additional info…https://www.nnva.gov/2579/4th-of-July-2020
From City of Newport News, VA – Government: Finish Thanksgiving dinner & head to the 1st installment of Bayport Credit Union’s NlightN Holiday Event Series.
Celebration in Lights opens at 5:30pm on Nov. 28 at Newport News Park. Enjoy a 2-mile drive of animated holiday scenes with over a million lights!
