Christmas trees to be collected curbside
Jan 02, 2020
The City will collect undecorated Christmas trees curbside with regular yard waste (weather permitting) on Wednesday, January 8 and January 15, 2020. All trees collected will be recycled.
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2019 December and January holiday schedule
Dec 17, 2019
Below is the City’s schedule in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays:
1. City of Winchester government offices will be CLOSED:
- December 24-25
- January 1
2. Refuse and recycling schedule:
2020 informational calendar to be distributed next week
Dec 13, 2019
The City of Winchester’s popular informational calendar is expected to be distributed to all 22601 residences the week of December 16, 2019. The 2020 calendar contains useful information such as the City’s meeting calendar, refuse/recycling collection changes, events, contact information, and descriptions of each City department or office. The calendar also includes information regarding how to stay informed about local government services, programs, events and more. The photos featured in the calendar were submitted by area residents or visitors during the City’s annual photo contest.
Spike in Overdoses in the Northern Shenandoah Valley Being Reported
Dec 07, 2019
Six opioid overdoses have been reported by the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force since Tuesday – one of them fatal. This after no overdoses were reported between November 22nd and December 2nd. A spike such as this in overdoses indicates that the heroin being sold and used in the community is highly potent and more likely to cause an overdose. The Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition (NSVSAC) is urging family and friends of people who use opioids to carry naloxone and to know the signs of an overdose.
City now accepting grant applications for downtown public art projects
Dec 04, 2019
The City of Winchester intends to apply for a Virginia Commission for the Arts Creative Communities Partnership (CCP) Grant, as it has done in past years, and is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for FY21 grant funding.
Statement from the City-WFRD Chief
Nov 26, 2019
Statement - November 26, 2019
In light of recent concerns expressed by local residents and in order to provide the most current information to the community, the City of Winchester has issued the following statement:
Winchester Fire and Rescue Chief William Garrett has not been suspended or relieved of his duties and at no time has there been a change in Chief Garrett’s role at the City. After a previously planned vacation day (11/26/19), Chief Garrett will return to continue leading the men and women of the department on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Social Services Advisory Board recognizes community partners
Nov 22, 2019
The 14th annual Community Partner Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Our Health Eagles Board Room. The Community Partner Awards are the Winchester Social Services Advisory Board’s yearly recognition of individuals, groups and organizations that partner with the Winchester Department of Social Services (WDSS) in an effort to improve the quality of life for local residents.
2019 Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Nov 20, 2019
The City of Winchester will operate on the following schedule in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday:
City of Winchester local government offices – CLOSED November 28-29
Winchester Transit – CLOSED November 28-29, regular schedule will resume on Saturday, November 30
Refuse Collection –
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Winchester City
Nov 18, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Winchester City, Virginia and is inviting community stakeholders to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local community, state, and FEMA officials, and significant community review has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. The 90-day appeal period began on November 6, 2019.
20th annual Timbrook Food and Toy Drive
Nov 14, 2019
Winchester Police (WPD) have disseminated donation boxes to kick off the 20th annual Timbrook Food and Toy Drive to support 35 local families in need. The WPD is collecting toys and non-perishable food through December 12th.
The Food and Toy Drive began in 1999 in honor of Sergeant Ricky Timbrook, who was killed in the line of duty earlier in the same year. Sergeant Timbrook had a passion for serving the community and helping families.