Free community COVID PCR testing site at Richmond Raceway

Beginning Saturday, January 8, 2022, the Richmond Raceway will be open for free COVID PCR testing. Appointments are required and can be made up to three days prior. Register using the link below, put in a NKC zip code and search for 50 miles for the location to show up:

https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhapps/f?p=testreg:testingappointments

If the link above does not work for you, try copying and pasting it into your browser or search COVID Testing Clinics at virginia.gov.

Rabies clinic on January 29; lifetime dog license also available

New Kent Sheriff's Office Animal Control will be holding their annual rabies clinic Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The clinic will take place in the New Kent County Courthouse parking lot located at 12001 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124. The cost is $10.00 per vaccination. Dogs and cats (in carriers) are welcome. Payment can be made by cash or check only. The New Kent Treasurer will also be open to sell county lifetime dog licenses. Lifetime dog license FAQs

Christmas tree recycling at refuse site

New Kent County is offering free Christmas tree recycling this year at the brush recycling area of the main refuse site located at 6301 Olivet Church Road, New Kent VA 23124. All trees must be free of ornaments, lights, tinsel and hardware prior to dropoff. This is the only location in New Kent for recycling drop off of Christmas trees.

The refuse site is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Trash and recycling drop off at the refuse sites are open only to residents of New Kent County.

Further information can be found on our Refuse & Recycling webpage.

Supervisors to meet on Tuesday for annual reorganization meeting

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will meet for their annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). In addition to the election of chair and vice chair, the Board will approve the 2022 meeting schedule and review its bylaws. The full agenda, with all items, can be found here. All Board meetings can be watched live via YouTube or replayed on Cox Communications Channel 48 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. beginning on the day following the meeting.