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CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
In honor of our country’s Independence Day, all City of Chesapeake offices, courts, libraries, community centers, and the Portlock Galleries at SoNo will be closed on Friday, July 3. In addition, libraries, community centers and the Galleries will be closed on Saturday, July 4.
Trash collection schedules will not be affected by the holiday closing. Regular trash collection will take place on Friday, July 3.
The Dog Park at Chesapeake City Park will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen in the late afternoon of July 4. The closure is required due to the fireworks on the evening of July 3 following the U.S. Fleet Forces Band concert on the Bagley Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free. There is a $5.00 per car fee for parking at City Park.
If you have any further questions, please call the Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY (2489).
YMCA at Northwest River Park
The City of Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Depart. has formed a public/private partnership lease agreement with the YMCA to develop summer camp facilities at Northwest River Park.
Coast Guard seeks public comments on new Jordan Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a public comment period through July 6 for the Jordan Bridge.
Details: U.S. Coast Guard
Public Notice - 5-1147
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South Norfolk Jordan Bridge - a private proposal by FIGG Bridge Developers
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Thinking Out Loud Something Fun & Entertaining on WCTV-48
Award-winning television personality Joel Rubin joins host Mark Cox for a lively discussion about the news media. Next, Jim Hazel kicks off this patriotic weekend with a little flag protocol. How much do you know about Old Glory? Plus, Chesapeake Health Department Director Dr. Nancy Welch has some hot health tips that'll keep you cool.
See Thinking Out Loud on Friday @ noon, 8:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. and Saturday @ 9 a.m.
2008 Water Quality Report
The Public Utilities Department's 2008 Water Quality Report for Chesapeake is hot off the press.
The brochure features a comprehensive analysis of the water testing done during 2008 in the Water Quality Table, definitions, resources, details about the two water treatment plants, water-saving tips, and much more.
Street Sweeping Schedule Online
Checkout the online Street Sweeping Schedule for July 2009 to see when your neighborhood will be serviced.
The sweepers will be in the appropriate areas between 8:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Sweeping can be more effective if cars are moved off of neighborhood roadways during these times.
ARRA Summer Youth Employment Opportunities
One of the provisions of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (02/09) is the summer work experience program which is for in-school and out of school youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years who meet the eligibility requirements set forth under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
Youth who qualify for the Summer Youth Employment Program may fill out applications by using CLICK. »
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