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2022 Juneteenth holiday schedule
Jun 14, 2022
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the City will follow the below schedule for the week of June 20:
Old Town to host two-day bluegrass festival in August 2022
Jun 01, 2022
Old Town Winchester will present the FIDDLES & FIFTHS FESTIVAL this August 26-27 featuring headliner performances by acclaimed African-American string band EBONY HILLBILLIES and celebrated New Jersey septet RAILROAD EARTH. The festival, which also includes local act DUNLAP & MABE, Maryland-based LOW RIVER EXPRESS, and Richmond’s THE HASBHURY COLLECTIVE, is a brand-new two-day event celebrating bluegrass, bourbon, and the great businesses and atmosphere of Old Town Winchester.
Winchester Fire & Rescue Department encourages residents to join Community Connect
Jun 01, 2022
The Winchester Fire & Rescue Department has worked closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property during an incident or major disaster.
“We are always looking for ways to better serve the citizens of Winchester,” stated Fire Chief Jon Henschel. “For that reason, we are rolling out this new program to protect our residents and their property in the most effective way possible.”
New section of Hope Drive to open on June 1
May 25, 2022
The City is excited to announce that the new section of Hope Drive (Wilson Blvd to Papermill Rd) will open on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 following a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at 11 am at the intersection Hope Drive and Wilson Blvd.
Voter registration notices to be mailed
May 25, 2022
Voter registration notices will be mailed to all registered voters in Winchester next week. Due to the recent redistricting, a small number of voters will notice a change in where they vote on Election Day.
There is a June 21 Republican Party Primary for the 6th District House of Representatives and the redistricting updates will be in effect for this election. This is one of many steps in maintaining the accuracy of voter registration records in Winchester.
Central Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project to resume May 31
May 25, 2022
The City’s Central Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project (started in March 2020 and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic) will resume work on North Washington Street on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Road closures, access restrictions, and detours will be implemented.
2022 Memorial Day Schedule
May 24, 2022
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the City will follow the below schedule for the week of May 30, 2022:
City transitions to online bidding system
May 19, 2022
The City of Winchester has launched a new, fully automated online system for bidding and vendor management. Vendors now have access to a host of helpful features using our new e-Procurement Portal.
Once a vendor registers for their free OpenGov account, the system will allow them to:
2023 General Real Estate Reassessment process has begun
May 05, 2022
The City’s vendor, Pearson’s Appraisal Service, has begun the 2023 General Real Estate Reassessment process which includes inspecting and reviewing properties within city limits. Pearson’s Appraisal Service staff will be traveling in clearly marked vehicles and have identification.
Any property owner that has information to share with Pearson’s regarding the assessment of their property or would like to have an interior inspection should contact the City’s Real Estate Administrator at 540-667-2048.