Holiday Market this Saturday, 9-11:30am

The New Kent Holiday Market at New Kent High School (7365 Egypt Road, New Kent) will take place on Saturday, November 14, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

We had such a fun time at our trunk-or-treat on Halloween at the Farmers Market that we plan to do it again at the Holiday Market - but Christmas-style!

Parents - bring the kiddos and visit the fluorescent green New Kent County tent on Nov. 14 first to pick up your very own stocking to stuff! Vendors will have candy/stickers/small items for the kids.

You can also make an ornament with New Kent Parks & Recreation, get Brunswick stew from the Providence Forge Ruritan Club, and shop local with over 20 vendors - that’s right we said over TWENTY!

But we have our seniors covered too! New Kent County will distribute “Blessing Bags” to our New Kent friends that are 65 years + through November, as our supply lasts. The first distribution will be this Saturday, November 14, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the New Kent Holiday Market. We will have 200 bags to our first friends 65 +.

Hope you can join us!

Board of Supervisors to host Nov. 17 virtual town hall on broadband

The New Kent Board of Supervisors will host a virtual broadband town hall meeting for residents on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 p.m.

Residents can mail or text a broadband question prior to the meeting at bos@newkent-va.us OR 804-376-8909.

Then on Nov. 17, go to zoom.us to hear from RiverStreet Networks & your Board of Supervisors representatives. Meeting information is as follows:

Join the Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 828 0421 2432
Passcode: 853167
To call in only: +1 301 715 8592 (use same ID & passcode)

Financial assistance available for those affected by COVID-19

If you or your family have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, assistance may be available to you through the New Kent County Department of Social Services. Funds are available to assist with power, gas/fuel, water, rent/mortgage and other needs. New Kent residents may apply for assistance online, over the phone or in-person by appointment at the Social Services office. The agency is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Call 804-966-1853 or apply online at https://www.co.new-kent.va.us/490/Apply-Now.

County taxes due Monday, Dec. 7

County real estate and personal property taxes are due December 7, 2020. Several payment options are available:

Online: Taxpayers are encouraged to pay online at www.NewKentTax.com
*New* E-Check option available at no additional fee

In Person: Treasurer’s Office is open the following hours:
Monday-Friday 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
12007 Courthouse Circle – New Kent, VA 23124
*COVID-19 -Building requires face coverings and a brief temperature screening to enter*
Credit/debit card payments require a 2% service charge for all online and in person card payments

Mail: New Kent Treasurer’s Office – PO Box 109 – New Kent VA 23124

Drop Box: Payments can be placed in the payment drop box located in the parking lot of the Administration Building.

C&F Bank: Payments can be made at local Citizens and Farmers Bank Branches:
Quinton/Bottoms Bridge, Providence Forge, West Point (14th St.), Norge
Payments made at C&F Bank must be for the exact amount printed on the bill
No changes to the bill can be made at the Bank

Phone: Official Payments 1-888-272-9829 or officialpayments.com (online)
Use jurisdiction code 1017 – service fees apply.

Registration fee charges are assessed on any car, truck, trailer, motor home or motorcycle registered with DMV in New Kent County on January 1.

Real estate taxes are billed to the owner of record on January 1. If you purchased the property after January 1st and are responsible for the taxes, please contact the prior owner, closing attorney or title agent who performed your real estate closing.
You may obtain a copy of your receipt at www.NewKentTax.com under Inquiry. Options or include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your mailed in payment.
The Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the collection of all payments.
For billing/collections questions call 804-966-9615.
The Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for all property assessments (values on your bill). For real estate assessment questions call 804-966-9611. For personal property assessment questions call 804-966-9610.