Paul Freiling, Williamsburg City Council

07/04/2026

Happy 4th from Colonial Williamsburg! 🎆🇺🇸🎇

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
If you're not joining us in person at Colonial Williamsburg tomorrow (8 - 10 pm), here are some ways you can view this special 250th celebration, America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.

📺 By tuning into PBS on any traditional cable provider or on a streaming TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu Live
💻 On PBS.org - https://buff.ly/mVt79Dx
📱 Through the PBS app - https://buff.ly/AO1V1xL
🌐 On the VA250 webpage - https://buff.ly/IHyYWli

This show will also be archived and available to view on the VA250 YouTube channel and VA250.org.

06/29/2026

Show your favorite goWATA staff member some much deserved love this summer!

Nominate your favorite WATA employee for our first ever Customer Service Excellence Award!

Help us recognize outstanding customer service by voting for the WATA fixed route/paratransit operator, dispatcher, or customer service representative who has made a positive impact on your experience using public transit!

The winner will be celebrated at our annual employee recognition event later in July 2026.

Vote Here: https://www.gowata.org/270/Thank-A-Transit-Employee

05/19/2026

This Thursday, please meet fellow neighbors and members of the City to help place flags for our fallen and passed service members in honor of Memorial Day.

Meeting details: Thursday, May 21st at 9 am at Cedar Grove Cemetery

You can help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026. We will place more than 600 flags in honor of Memorial Day.

Anyone interested should meet Caretaker Bill Brown at the flagpole in Cedar Grove Cemetery, 809 S. Henry St. Flags will be provided.

05/06/2026

Make your voice heard regarding upcoming service changes from goWATA.

04/21/2026

Vote! 🗳️

Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. And remember: Your Election Day polling place is NOT the Municipal Building. City voters will cast their ballots at either the Community Building or the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Check which precinct is yours at williamsburgva.gov/precincts.

01/07/2026

Looking to launch your business in 2026? Start Peninsula is back to help you do just that! Learn more about how the program works, who can apply, and what to expect at the link below.

Start Peninsula 2026 is officially live.

Early-stage founders in the 757, this is your opportunity for pitch practice, mentorship, cash prizes, and a path to the November Finals.

Info Session: January 14 at 6 PM on Zoom. https://bit.ly/SPPitchApp

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a happy & healthy 2026!

11/04/2025

Voting is underway in Virginia! Know where to vote and use the link below for resources as needed. 🗳️

Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. And remember: Your Election Day polling place is NOT the Municipal Building. City voters will cast their ballots at either the Community Building or the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Check which precinct is yours at williamsburgva.gov/precincts.

11/03/2025

Ahead of Veterans Day, see below for information about honoring our area’s veterans who are no longer with us. 🇺🇸

The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place nearly 600 flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

Anyone interested should meet Caretaker Bill Brown at the flagpole in Cedar Grove Cemetery, 809 S. Henry St. Flags will be provided.

Volunteers are also invited to help gather the flags from the graves at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

For questions about the flag setting, contact Bill Brown at [email protected].