Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
At the September 19 regular meeting of the Town Council, the proposed dog leash law is scheduled for a vote. Residents and staff have worked together to revise the proposed language, and Council discussed this matter at meetings in June, July, and August. The proposed leash law language and staff report can be found on […]
Town Council overturned another Historic District Review Board decision last Thursday. The appeal has to do with the work proposed for the old gym at 12 Peach Street. The HDRB denied the application because they wanted a storefront sample with “a more molded appearance; not square profile”. The board’s request is curious, as custom profiles […]
Anonymous letter from local Scribe and Spirit. I am a local with roots here on our shore as well as a resident in the town of Cape Charles. As of lately, we have seen a lot of developments and a lot of disappointments. Our water although never tasty has never stunk this badly. I find […]
After Labor Day, dogs are permitted on the beach during all hours as long as they remain in the owner’s control. If you have your dog on the beach, or in any public location throughout the Town, please be courteous and pick up the waste. There are a number of doggie waste stations along the […]
Northampton’s 1978 high school will be getting some renovations. We just don’t know when, or what will be fixed. The Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with plans to borrow $25 million to renovate the high school and old middle school. The school’s both suffer from a series of issues, including cracking walls and leaky […]
The Town currently has vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Library Board. If you are a citizen of the Town of Cape Charles and are interested in serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals, Library Board, or any of the Town’s boards, please complete the Application for Boards and Commission and return […]
EXMORE: A “triple play” weekend is coming up in the Exmore Town Park—and it’s all free. The fun and entertainment kick off on Friday evening, September 20, with the Broadwater Academy Chorus, under the direction of Ms. Ally Tarwater, taking the spotlight at 6:30 pm for a free concert that sets the stage for the […]
This letter was submitted by Ken Dufty, questioning a secret stakeholder meeting that took place. I. BACKGROUND As you know, on the evening of Monday, September 9, 2019, public meetings were held in all five (5) voting districts in Northampton County to kick off what was billed as a very open, inclusive, and all-encompassing process […]
New Release! Now available Piano Collections Vol 1 music/video DVD by Jim Baugh on Amazon. If you have seen Jim’s film on the Milky Way, you already know about the incredible music you will find on this work. Similar to some artist during the Windham Hill era of the 1980’s, all the music on this […]
490BC: Athenian Hoplite warriors, using a highly developed phalanx formation, defeat the Persian army at the Battle of Marathon. The battle decisively halted the hitherto-inexorable advance of Darius I and his Persian army into the Doric peninsula, and brought an exceptional measure of confidence to the nascent city-state of Athens, which had long been under the shadow of the […]
Wallops Flight is scheduled to launch a Department of Defense Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket between 5:30 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. The Black Brant IX vehicle system is the fourth in the group of rocket systems using the 17.26 inch diameter Black Brant V rocket motor. This vehicle fulfills a weight […]
The most expensive government in human history is bankrupt. The federal debt is so large that the interest payments cost the government around one-half trillion dollars per year. If interest rates return to their historical average, the annual interest on the debt will cost about twice what the government spends on the entire Department of […]
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a 20-year Navy veteran who retired in 2017 at the rank of Commander, issued the following statement today. “Eighteen years ago today, I was standing watch in the reactor plant aboard USS HARRY S TRUMAN in Norfolk Naval Shipyard. As news began to trickle down to us of the horrific […]
The Commonwealth of Virginia is stained once again as Attorneys for Virginia’s disgraced Democratic lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against CBS on Thursday, accusing the network of amplifying sexual assault claims that Fairfax says are “false, defamatory and politically-motivated.” The lawsuit centers on CBS This Morning‘s airing of two interviews with Meredith […]
Tropical Storm Humberto is forecast to strengthen over the next few days but should stay offshore — preventing significant impacts to the southeastern U.S. It could still cause issues for the Shore, and Hampton Roads area. As of Saturday morning the center of Tropical Storm Humberto was about 70 miles east of Great Abaco Island. […]
The Harbor for the Arts Summer Concert Series in the Park may be coming to an end. While many saw the series a success, it also created a level of tension between town staff and the Citizens for Central Park(CCP), who help sponsor the concerts. Despite the Summer of Love, there were several problems this […]
The Harbor Committee, a group made up of members of the Harbor District Review Board, Town Council and the Planning Commission have continued work that will define the Harbor District. This work is critical as it will determine just what kind of activity will take place after the sale of the railroad property. The Committee […]
Love was truly in the air as Cape Charles celebrated the 50th anniversary of Virginia’s signature slogan “Virginia is for Lovers.” The Summer of LOVE events, sponsored by Cape Charles Main Street, was made possible by funding from the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the many hours given by dedicated volunteers. “This was one wild and […]
The Cape Charles Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes in parking requirements and loading and unloading zones at Tuesday’s Regular Meeting. The proposed changes reorganize the current two sections to help staff and developers easily interpret and implement the off-street parking and loading requirements of the Town. Planner Zach Ponds noted that the changes “better implement […]
Northampton County’s Comprehensive Plan workshop will be held in Cape Charles, Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm. Northampton County is beginning the process to update the Comprehensive Plan and participation from residents is essential. For us down the road, it is important that we are represented in the plan, and not enslaved by the dubious […]
The Fall Opening Reception at the Lemon Tree Gallery on September 13, Exhibition Features Michelle Clark, Thelma Peterson, Clelia Cardano Sheppard, and Bethany Simpson The fall exhibition will feature gold and silver jewelry inspired by the sea, crafted by artisan and metalsmith Michelle Clark of Clark & Clark, LLC. Enjoy new work from resident artists […]
The Eastern Shore SPCA is open for visitors 10am-3pm. Stop by and meet sweet Blueberry and her adoptable friends! About BlueberryHi, I’m Blueberry and I’m only 4 months old. I’m very playful and love finding new things to explore. I’m here with my brother, Mater, looking for our forever home. I’m litter box trained already. […]
The Drinking Liberally regular September meeting will be Wednesday, the 11th at 7:00pm at the Charlotte Hotel, 7 North Street, VA 23417 in downtown Onancock, and on 2nd Wednesdays thereafter. The usual and ever-more-lively “Open Mic” at 8:00pm for announcements, discussion, postcard/letter writing, or what-you-will. If you have any friends you think might be interested in Drinking Liberally, they (or you!) […]
Ribbonfish have tiny scales that are bright silver, almost reflective. They have yellow eyes and a long mouth filled with sharp teeth. They are often caught by recreational anglers on piers and in the surf of the Southeast. Ribbonfish are a prized food fish in Japan, but have yet to be widely embraced by American […]
The large dead zone in the northern Chesapeake is the product of a chain reaction that began with months of heavy rain. Hot weather and calm winds this summer only helped build the monster in the Chesapeake in 2019. Besides the dead zone, there was an extreme drop in salinity that is only just beginning […]
301A.D. Founding of the Principality of San Marino, by the stonecutter Marinus of Rab (Croatia). It is the third smallest micro-state in Europe (behind the Holy See and Monaco) but has the distinction of being the longest-lived republic in the world, with its 1600 constitution still in force. 1666: The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, […]
CNN and the field of Democratic Candidates proved once again that we are indeed living in clown world. For seven hours, the brainy individuals engaged in a forum discussing climate change and the coming end of the world. The big takeaway: stop eating meat and we all must drive electric cars. Left out of course […]
VIRGINIA BEACH – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today voiced strong opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funds, including by taking away more than $77 million in funding from four projects in the Hampton Roads region. “Pulling funding from the military makes our nation less safe and more vulnerable,” Congresswoman Luria […]
Hurricane Dorian UpdateFor questions regarding this release contact: Accomack County EM Coordinator Charles Pruitt 789-3610 or 787..0900 Northampton County EM Coordinator Hollye Carpenter 678-0442 Town of Chincoteague EM Coordinator Bryan Rush 336-3155 or 336-6519 Accomack and Northampton counties have declared a state of emergency effective 3:30 p.m. this afternoon ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Accomack and Northampton […]
Coastal Precast Systems, of Chesapeake, Va., will be operating the old Bayshore plant. The main concrete plant is located on a 35-acre site on the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Bayshore plant was purchased for close to $11 million. Much of the equipment was sold off at auction; Coastal will be supplying their own. […]
Town Manager Larry DiRe has notified Town Council that he has decided to resign from his position. The original request was to the post on September 30th, but DiRe has requested a six-month modification to the employment agreement to leave March 31, 2020. DiRe told the Mirror, “I came to that decision in the spring […]
Town Council will discuss the proposed leash law at the September 5th Town Council special meeting. No vote is scheduled. There are currently an appeal and a public hearing up before the leash law. Public comment is encouraged, either in-person three minutes at the microphone or by submitting written comments in advance to the clerk […]
Town Council will be discussing the expansion of wastewater capacity to a multi-family development project in the R-3 district that is currently not being serviced. Staff provided the following options, which will be discussed at the September 5th Town Council special meeting. The first is the tap into the available line of credit to pay […]
Town Council will hear another appeal to a Historic District Review Board decision next Thursday. This appeal has to do with the work proposed for the old gym at 12 Peach Street. The HDRB denied the application because they wanted a storefront sample with “a more molded appearance; not square profile”. The board’s request is […]
The search and recruitment of a new town manager have begun. The requirements are listed below: Position RequirementsEducation and Experience Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in finance, public or business administration with a master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years of public and/or private sector management with significant experience dealing […]
Early in 2019 the town received an unsolicited offer to purchase the subject lot. That offer was too low and was rejected. The lot is located in the 400-block of Madison Avenue, conforming size, and zoned in the Residential – 1 district, which allows for single-family residential use housing units as a by-right use. During […]
The Eastern Shore SPCA is closed during Labor Day Weekend but will open for visitors later this week 10am-3pm. Please stop by and meet lovely Maggie and her adoptable friends. About MaggieHi, I’m Maggie and I’m a real lovebug! Like head butts and face rubs? Then, I’m your girl. I’m only 16 months old, a […]
