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Northampton County
Northampton County is the southern 35 miles of a 70 mile long stretch of the Delmarva Peninsula known as Virginia's Eastern Shore. "The Shore" as it is affectionately named, is cradled by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay or what is known locally as Bayside and Seaside. The Seaside, in particular, contains the largest island wilderness chain on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.
The Shore is a place that has somehow managed to remain relatively unchanged through the times. Its pristine condition is mainly a result of the surrounding waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the County's isolation to large East Coast metropolises such as Virginia's Tidewater Area (Virginia Beach & Norfolk). Generations of families have been left to their own and have created a rich tradition of living off the land through farming and fishing. For centuries a unique harmony, between mankind and nature, has evolved from these circumstances.
Northampton County's central location on the Eastern Seaboard places it less than a 1 day drive from areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Northampton County contains numerous natural and cultural sites, including two large public parks, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park, located at the southern end of the county. Historic townships, such Eastville, Cheriton and Cape Charles contain buildings that speak to over 350 years of architectural design in the United States.
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Wastewater Project
Information concerning the Wastewater project in Northampton County is now available on the County website. Click here for more information...
VDEM Survey
Va residence please complete this brief survey that VDEM is conducting to fulfill one of the agency’s performance measures for the 2008-2010 biennium. This performance measure is also listed as one of the Governor’s Key Measures:
Increase the percentage of individuals who demonstrate awareness of threats to Virginia and their personal readiness to react appropriately.
The survey is posted on-line at www.vaemergency.com, www.ReadyVirginia.gov and www.ListoVirginia.gov.NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, THE TOWN COUNCILS OF THE INCORPORATED TOWNS OF CAPE CHARLES, CHERITON, NASSAWADOX AND EXMORE AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the above-captioned public bodies will conduct a joint public hearing on June 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the former Northampton County Middle School, located at 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, Virginia, to consider the applications of the incorporated Towns of Cape Charles, Cheriton, Nassawadox and Exmore to become members of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Public Service Authority (“the Authority”) and to amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority to provide that the number of members of the Authority’s Board of Directors be increased from five (5) to ten(10) and for the powers of the Authority shall be exercised by ten (10) Authority Board members, all of whom shall be appointed in the following manner: One (1) Authority Board member shall be appointed by each of the four (4) member towns (Towns of Cape Charles, Cheriton, Nassawadox and Exmore), and six (6) At-Large Authority Board members shall be appointed by the Northampton County Board of Supervisors, which appointees may or may not be members of the respective governing bodies.
A copy of the resolution of the Authority and the proposed ordinance of the County and of each Town may be obtained at the temporary offices of the County, located at the former Northampton County Middle School, located at 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, Virginia and at the Town Offices of the Towns of Cape Charles, Cheriton, Nassawadox and Exmore.
EASTERN SHORE of VIRGINIA GROUND WATER COMMITTEE
PUBLIC WORKSHOP SERIES
Our Eastern Shore Ground Water
Part I – Where is the ground water and how much is there?
With an overview of Accomack and Northampton County’s Water Supply Plans
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee invites you to the first in a series of public workshops aimed at providing specific information on the Shore’s ground water resource used in each of our lives daily. This presentation will explain exactly where our ground water is located and detail how much is available. Britt McMillan, Consulting Hydrologist to the Ground Water Committee of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. will be presenting. Britt has consulted the Ground Water Committee for over a decade and has a broad understanding of the Shore’s ground water resource. His enthusiastic presentation covers the following:
- A review of the theory behind groundwater flow.
- The Water Balance – where does the water come from, how does it get there, and where does it go?
- How and where water is used on the Shore and effects on the resource?
- What limits our use of ground water?
- Water Supply Planning – what is being done to manage our ground water resource?
The seminar will be held at the Shore Bank Financial HQ Building, 25020 Shore Parkway, Onley, Virginia, on Wednesday, June 9th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
To learn more, contact Curt Smith, Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission at (757) 787-2936, ext 114.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Northampton County Board of Supervisors has filed to rezone 3.80 acres from TE-1 Town Edge-1 District to TE-2 Town Edge-2 District.The County has filed a concurrent application for a special use permit to operate a temporary public waste center on the property. More information is available by clicking here.
Zoning Map Amendment 10-03 NHCO
Special Use Permit 10-06 NHCO
New Citizen Alert System Now In Place
Northampton County announced today the launch of Northampton Alert (www.northamtponalert.com ), an emergency text messaging system that will communicate critical information to first responders and the public during a crisis. See link below for more information.
Northampton Alert News Release
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in the former Northampton Middle School auditorium, 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, Virginia, at approximately 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the views within the Northampton County School District regarding the appointment of one District One Member and one At-Large Member of the Northampton County School Board.
Those interested in being considered for appointment to the School Board should file an application for same in the office of the County Administrator.
Prior to May 13, 2010, the County Administrator’s Office is located at 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia. As of May 19, 2010, the County Administrator’s Office will be located at 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, Virginia.
Applications may be obtained from that office during regular business hours and should be returned to that office no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Additional information regarding this appointment may be obtained by calling the County Administrator’s Office at 757/678-0440.
Handicapped assistance available: Call 757/678-0440.
Katherine H. Nunez
County Administrator
Public Service Announcement
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee is holding the 7th Annual
EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Mother Earth Day Festival
SATURDAY, May 8, 2010
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Robert Reed Waterfront Park, Chincoteague, VA
At parking lot on Main Street at the old bridge
Eastern Shore residents will have the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste.
Items to be collected include leftover garden chemicals, poisons, repellants, degreasers, fuels (gasoline and kerosene) fungicides, wood preservatives, paint products, wood stain, paint thinner, paint remover, driveway sealers, epoxy, rodent poison, asbestos, and other hazardous waste.
No commercial or industrial waste, car batteries, tires, motor oil, ammunition, flares, explosives, medical waste, biological waste, radioactive waste, medicines, PCBs, smoke detectors, freon, propane tanks, or empty containers of any kind will be accepted.
Reusable paint will be collected and donated to the Eastern Shore Food Bank.
Participants can dispose of up to 30 pounds of hazardous waste for free. Additional hazardous waste will cost $1.00 per pound. Disposal of the first 30 pounds for free will be available only as funds allow, so arrive early to ensure your spot!
If interested contact Curt Smith at 757-787-2936 ext. 114.
Public Notice
Get Ready to Save Money!
Plan to go shopping the last week of May, and you will save money on items you can use. Put it on your calendar: Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 25-31. During that week, you can stock up on supplies for protecting your home and business during hurricane and flooding season. You also can add items to your family’s emergency supply kit. See the Press Release and the Flyer below for mor information.
Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Press Release
Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Flyer
PUBLIC NOTICE
2010 Census - Take 10 - Fact Sheet
PUBLIC NOTICE
Davenport & Company LLC - A Finanical Perspective of Northampton County
Land Fill Capping
Aerial photo of landfill during capping
Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments and Text
Revised zoning regulations, including an amended zoning map, were effective Oct. 21, 2009.The links below access the adopted zoning map and text. A notice will be posted when the County Code is updated in the American Legal Publishing website.
2009 Revised Zoning Regulations
PUBLIC NOTICE
To address budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2010, Northampton County has imposed furloughs (unpaid leave) for the full staff of the following departments: County Administration, Planning & Zoning, Building, Finance, IT, Facilities Management, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Code Compliance)
Furlough Dates Include:
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Additional furlough dates will be imposed throughout the year for selected staff, and will be advertised. These additional dates will not result in the closure of the county offices
PUBLIC NOTICE
In an effort to reduce costs, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors has reduced the operating hours of the County’s Waste Collection Centers, to be effective Sunday, November 1, 2009. New Operating Hours are :
Monday—Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The County’s Sanitary Landfill is currently on their normal schedule:
Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00pm
Land Use Information and Application Links:
Land Use Policies & Financial Budget Overview
Code of Virginia - "Agricultural and Forestal District Act"
Applications:
Application for the creation of or addition to agricultural/forestal districts.
Please note that §33.010 (AFD Program) of the County Code was repealed on August 11, 2009.
New Floating Dock at Oyster
Swine Flu Information
Information regarding the swine flu is posted at the C.D.C. website at http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.
Other Swine Flu Information. (PDF)
Cost of Land Uses Study
The Cost of Land Uses study by Thomas Point Associates, Inc. and Peter Johnston Associates, Ltd. dated April 7, 2009 is now available for download below:
Broadband Telecommunications Survey
Northampton and Accomack Counties are conducting a survey of residents and businesses to assess current and future broadband needs, including telephone, TV and internet services. Your answers will help determine where there are needs and what should be done to help bring new jobs and work opportunities to the area. All answers are strictly confidential.
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