On May 5, 2020, the Town of Cape Charles will hold elections for three Town Council seats. To declare your candidacy, you must complete the Certificate of Candidate Qualification – Local Offices, Declaration of Candidacy and submit them to the Northampton County Registrar’s office located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville by 7:00 p.m. on March 3, 2020.

Candidacy Requirements for individuals seeking to run for office may be found at the Virginia Department of Elections website. Step-by-step instructions and the applicable forms can be found on this website. The Department of Elections has also published a Candidate bulletin entitled How to Run for Local Office. You can also contact the Registrar’s office at 757-678-0480.

The deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration is Monday, April 13, 2020 and the deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m.

You can also register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal.

The Virginia Department of Elections website also provides useful information regarding elections and voting.
• Candidate Information
• Registering to vote
• Where and How to vote
o In-person voting
o Absentee voting
o Accessible voter registration and voting

Town Council approved a lease agreement with NeuBeam, to allow for wi-fi internet antennas to continue to be placed on the water tower.

NeuBeam purchased Eastern Shore Communications in 2019, and ESC has already has an internet antenna located on the water tower. NeuBeam is
retaining their equipment which includes the antenna on the water tower.

On January 9, 2020, the Mayor signed a letter of intent with Neubeam to continue service without interruption until a lease agreement was approved by council.

The new lease is the same as the other two combined, which NeuBeam agrees to pay a yearly fee at the same rate for the ESC antenna and agrees to swap antenna space for internet services to all town owned facilities
with the exception of town hall, which has fiber and will continue with Charter Communications.

The Eastern Shore Community College Foundation presents an Eastern Shore Oyster Roast, featuring local oysters, clams, clam chowder, barbecue & sides, local beers, soda, wine and more. Tickets are $60 each.

Friday, January 31 at 5 p.m.

Proceeds from this event fund ESCC Foundation’s scholarships and support efforts for local students.The event is held at the ESCC Workforce Development Center Great Hall on campus at 29300 Lankford Highway in Melfa. Guided tours of our new Academic Building are available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with shuttles offered from the event to the new building.Live music will feature acclaimed blues rock artists, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos.

The popular group just completed multiple dates opening for Bob Seger and Silver Bullet Band on their farewell tour, and was hand selected by Seger himself for venues ranging from Virginia Beach, to Memphis, Toronto, and Madison Square Garden. Rosano’s mix of modern blues and soulful rock have placed his recent album on the top of the Billboard and iTunes Blues Charts. His showmanship and amazing guitar skills are proven crowd pleasers.

Tickets are available online at es.vccs.edu and at the College during business hours.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.ESCC thanks you for your support of the Foundation and its work, and we hope you can join us for this Eastern Shore style celebration that will launch a momentous year for the College in 2019.

For more information call Patty Kellam at 789-1749 and visit our website and Facebook page as well.

Also purchase tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-escc-foundation-oyster-roast-2020-tickets-85155286755.

Eastern Shore Health District Protects Community From Emergencies and Disasters Through national “PROJECT Public Health Ready” recognition program.

(Accomac, Va.) Eastern Shore Health District has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Eastern Shore Health District demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eastern Shore Health District joins a cohort of more than 520 local health departments across the country that have been distinguished for excellence in preparedness through PPHR, either individually or as part of a region.

“We are proud to have been recognized by Project Public Health Ready for our high level of preparedness,” said Dr. Richard Williams, Acting Health Director of Eastern Shore Health District. “We will continue to improve our ability to quickly and effectively respond to any public health crisis on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.”

“This community is a leader in public health emergency preparedness. Still, the most important factor in determining whether we succeed in responding to an emergency will be the actions of our citizens in advance planning, cooperating with authorities, and helping each other in a time of disaster,” said Jon Richardson, Chief Operating Officer of Eastern Shore Health District.

PPHR recognition confirms that Eastern Shore Health District has a thorough and coordinated emergency response plan in place and that staff have the training to protect the health of the community during an emergency. Local health departments recognized by PPHR undergo a rigorous evaluation by peer review to assess their ability to meet a set of national standards for public health preparedness. These standards align with federal government requirements and other national best practices.

PPHR recognition also requires health departments to collaborate with their state, local, and community partners to develop plans that account for all the constituents in their jurisdictions. Eastern Shore Health District has a strong partnership with many organizations within the community and trains and exercises with them annually to improve planning and response.

“Public health preparedness planning, response, and recovery begins at the local level. Local health departments play an essential role in creating healthy, resilient communities that can respond to and recover from disasters.” said Lori Tremmel Freeman, Chief Executive Officer. “NACCHO commends Eastern Shore Health District for being a model of public health emergency preparedness.”

NACCHO, the voice of the nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country, provides resources to help local health department leaders develop public health policies and programs to ensure that communities have access to vital programs and services that people need to keep them protected from disease and disaster. Its mission is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives.

For more information on Eastern Shore Health District’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, visit http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/eastern-shore/emergency-preparedness-response-program/.

For more information on Project Public Health Ready, including recognized sites, project tools, and resources, visit http://www.naccho.org/PPHR.

Learn more about how you can homeschool your child during School Choice Week ( January 26 thru February 1). If you already homeschool and are looking for a community to be a part of, there is a place for you at the Cape Charles Classical Conversations campus.

Saturday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Classical Conversations connects families with others who wish to give their children a classical, Christian, education at home. We have a thriving campus meeting weekly and there is a spot open for you.

This information meeting is at the Cape Charles Memorial Library. Contact Jordan Dail 754-5362 or 215grayson@gmail.com for more information or register on the following link: https://members.classicalconversations.com/events/get-event/node/197601

Beekeepers Guild of the Eastern Shore will be presenting a New Beekeepers Class on Saturday March 14 & 21 in Onancock. If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper you can sign up for the two-day course.

Saturday, March 14 & Saturday, March 21 , 2020
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Historical Onancock School
6 College Avenue, Onancock, VA 23417
Registration fee is $50.

To register for the class, please visit our website: www.bgesva.org
For more information call: George Brown, President of the
Beekeeper’s Guild of Eastern Shore, on 757-787-2195 or email George at gtbrown@wengert.com

Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Concorde SST:  Faster Than the Sun.” The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24 in the Room 113 of the new building of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410.

Janet Rochester and Terry Malarkey will describe from start to finish the Concorde SuperSonic Transport program and share their personal relationships with it.

Malarkey and Rochester, both English, have retired to the Shore.

These seminars are occasionally rescheduled or postponed on short notice. Prospective attendees are urged to check the Seminar’s website (www.SciPhi.org) shortly before a scheduled date.

Science and Philosophy Seminar is an informally organized group that meets more or less regularly to explore and discuss a wide array of topics, ranging from philosophical speculation to scientific research.  All Seminars are open to the public. Admission is free.