City of Williamsburg, Virginia - Municipal Government

06/19/2026

REMINDER: City of Williamsburg offices are closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed until 4:30 p.m., when it will open for scheduled practices.

Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Read more: https://williamsburgva.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1268

06/18/2026

Rain may be in the forecast, but the groundbreaking for the Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail is still on! We have moved the 9 a.m. ceremony indoors, just across the street at the Williamsburg Police Station, 615 Lafayette St. See you tomorrow!

06/18/2026

REMINDER: City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Thursday, June 18, for a staff in-service day. City staff will participate in team-building and professional development sessions. However, the Voter Registrar's Office will be open for early voting. More information: https://williamsburgva.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1268

06/17/2026

Our region is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Want to learn more? Attend next week's public meeting.

It's time to update the region's Hazard Mitigation Plan! As part of the process, we're hosting an introductory meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm in the Norfolk Police Department Community Room in the Second Precinct. Learn about the Hazard Mitigation Plan and what it means for you and your neighbors, and find opportunities to share your input during the process!

06/16/2026

See you Thursday for the inaugural Millstone Market at Waller Mill Park!

The first Millstone Market is just around the corner!

Join us at Waller Mill Park on Thursday, June 18, from 4–7 PM for an evening of local shopping, delicious food, live music, and family-friendly fun. Stroll through the market, connect with local vendors, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening by the park.

We can't wait to kick off the season with you!

06/16/2026

TONIGHT!

Mark Your Calendars! The City of Williamsburg will host a public information session on Phases 2 and 3 of the Ironbound Road Corridor Improvements from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. More info: https://williamsburgva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1266

06/15/2026

The City of Williamsburg's Landscape Division will remove an oak tree in poor health, requiring a lane closure on Lafayette Street on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the northbound lane of Lafayette Street, near its intersection with North Waller Street and Capitol Landing Road. Traffic will shift to one alternating lane.

Flaggers will be on site at both locations to direct vehicles and assist drivers through the work zone.

Motorists should be prepared for a change in traffic patterns and proceed with caution.

06/15/2026

Exciting update from goWATA!

MORE SERVICE STARTS JUNE 29!

WATA is making it easier than ever to get where you need to go.

Starting June 29:
🚌 Routes 1 and 2 will run every 30 minutes all day
🎉 Enjoy Liberty Fare Week with FREE rides on all fixed-route and paratransit services from June 29–July 5
🎆 Ride later on July 4 with service extended until midnight on all routes

Whether you're commuting to work, exploring Williamsburg, or heading to Independence Day celebrations in downtown Williamsburg, WATA has you covered.

Learn more and view updated schedules at www.gowata.org.

06/12/2026

Update: Due to the inclement weather forecast, we are relocating the groundbreaking ceremony to the community room at the new Williamsburg Police Station, 615 Lafayette St. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Parking instructions remain unchanged, as we will still use the police station and Municipal Building lots.

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The City of Williamsburg will host a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail at 9 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026. Learn more: https://williamsburgva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1269

A preservation and education project designed to honor and interpret the city's rich and complex African American history, the Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail will be a 2-mile journey through Williamsburg’s downtown. The project will create a self-guided experience consisting of interpretive markers at historically significant locations, a comprehensive mobile app, and a corresponding website.

06/12/2026

It's the last day to cast your vote in the Vote Sticker Design Contest! Vote now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoW-Vote-Sticker

You're invited to help select the winning designs for the 2026 Vote Sticker Design Contest through an online public voting process! Vote now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoW-Vote-Sticker

Launched in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the contest offered students from select Williamsburg-James City County Schools the opportunity to create original designs for official voting stickers to be used during the 2026 election cycle.

Read more: https://williamsburgva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1264