The local Departments of Social Services in Winchester City, Clarke, Frederick, and Shenandoah Counties want to re-connect with our child care centers, family day homes, and aspiring child care providers to provide information on the following:
Volunteers are needed for a Community Cleanup event on Saturday, April 9 at 8 am. Hosted by Council Vice President Kim Herbstritt and Vice-Mayor John Hill, the cleanup will take place in three locations. Gloves, pickers, and bags will be provided.
“Keeping Winchester beautiful takes all of us,” Kim stated. “Snow plowing and wind can cause a lot of unintended litter in public and natural spaces. This event can’t capture it all, but it’s a start, and we hope you can join us.”
A joint meeting between the Economic Development Authority and Council’s Planning and Economic Development Committee will be held on Monday, April 4 at 11 am in the Rouss City Hall Exhibit Hall (4th floor).
The agenda will be posted in advance on the City’s agenda portal when available. The meeting will not be streamed live, however a video will be posted on the agenda portal as soon as possible following the meeting.
To attend the meeting, visitors to City Hall must first check in with security on the main floor.
According to the approved Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for calendar 2021, the drinking water provided by the City of Winchester meets all Virginia and Federal requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Health. The comprehensive report is now available on the City’s website: www.winchesterva.gov/utilities/water-quality-report.
Beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, and continuing through October (weather permitting), the City’s Utilities Division will be testing and flushing all of Winchester’s 1,300 fire hydrants as part of an annual maintenance program. The process of periodically “flushing” fire hydrants is an important preventive maintenance activity and is necessary to maintain a high quality and reliable water system. It is also helps make sure the fire hydrants are fully operational in the event of a fire.
On March 11, 2022, the Winchester Police Department’s (WPD) held a luncheon to kick off the Department’s 200th anniversary. A brief program was held beforehand and included remarks from City of Winchester Mayor John David Smith, Winchester City Manager Dan Hoffman, and WPD Chief John R. Piper. In his statement to the audience of City of Winchester employees, volunteers, and police retirees, Chief Piper provided historical Department accomplishments, honored Sergeant Ricky Timbrook and Officer Hunter Edwards, and displayed appreciation for the professionalism of WPD staff.
Winchester city residents can access free athletic programs for their children through a special partnership between Winchester Parks and Recreation and Shenandoah University (SU). This agreement, which spans five years, waives the $50-$61 registration fee for city residents to play basketball, volleyball, flag football, and cheer during the 2021-2022 season.
The public is invited to participate in a brief online survey available through February 28, 2022. This study is being conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation in partnership with the City of Winchester and the Winchester-Frederick County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The next Comprehensive Plan Update open house and public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at a special meeting of City Council. The open house will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm in the lobby and Zuckerman Room of Rouss City Hall, and the public hearing will begin at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers. At the open house, community members can view exhibits and talk with staff to learn more about the updates prior to addressing Council at the public hearing.
Area COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in February provided by the Lord Fairfax Health District and Dollar General Stores. Walk-ins are welcome. These clinics will offer first, second, additional primary and booster doses at no cost to the public.