4th of July Stars in the Sky
Neighbors and NationsWhat To Do With Unwanted TVs and Computer Monitors
To avoid the shattering of glass and the resulting safety issues of glass chards on lawns or streets, items containing glass are not collected as part of your weekly bulk collection service. This includes TVs with glass viewing screens.Document Actions
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Huntington Park Boat Ramp Now Open
The Huntington Park Boat Ramp is now open. Dominion Virginia Power crews are still performing repair work in the area; therefore, parking for the boat ramp and beach is extremely limited.
Independence Day Holiday
City offices: Closed Friday, July 3rd
Public libraries: Regular hours on Friday, July 3rd; closed Saturday, July 4th (Law Library closed on Friday, July 3rd)
Collection schedule: Garbage, recycling and bulk waste collections will not be affected by the holiday and will take place as regularly scheduled.
The City will celebrate Independence Day with its 4th of July Stars in the Sky event on Saturday, July 4 at Victory Landing Park (23rd Street at the James River). The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. with free children's rides, balloon sculpting and hand-held American flags. Vendors will be on site selling a variety of food items and the Jimmy Jones Band will perform popular and patriotic selections. A spectacular fireworks show over the James River will begin at 9:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
The City of Newport News offers real estate tax relief for elderly and disabled Newport News homeowners. The application period is January 1 through August 31 each year. Relief is available in three levels (full exemption, partial exemption and deferral) depending on income and assets. Any relief awarded during this period will apply to the homeowner’s December 2009 and June 2010 tax bills. Applications are available online and can also be obtained at either location of the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office — 2400 Washington Avenue or 12912 Jefferson Avenue — or by contacting their office at 926-3535 or commish@nngov.com.
The City is looking for community groups interested in participating as exhibitors, food vendors, entertainers, or crafters in its new event Neighbors and Nations, a celebration of Newport News' diverse cultures and nationalities. The event will take place from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at City Center at Oyster Point.
New Operating Hours at West Avenue Library
Beginning July 1, the West Avenue Library, located at 2907 West Avenue, will be open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The library will be closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends and holidays.
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The City web site has recently switched its search engine to use Google. This means faster and better results for your search terms. Try it for yourself.
