Dominion slow rolls to impact traffic on I-64 in New Kent

Dominion Energy has scheduled a series of slow rolls on Interstate 64 in New Kent County to facilitate electric wire pulling work. Drivers should expect the following delays in 15-minute windows with 45-minute lifts in between to allow normal traffic flow:

The slow rolls will be in place on I-64 east and west near Eltham Road/Route 33 (mile marker 220) on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, June 14, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, from 6 a.m. to Noon

Additionally, the westbound left lane will be closed at the same location from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday, June 13, and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 16.

The work is for Dominion’s Line 224 (Lanexa-Northern Neck) Electric Transmission Project. The goal of the project is to replace an aging electric transmission line to maintain reliable service for Dominion’s customers.

Anyone with questions about the project can visit
www.DominionEnergy.com/Line224 or contact Dominion Energy at
powerline@dominionenergy.com or 888-291-0190.

VDOT’s customer service center is also available any time by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.

2022 Personal Property Reports Mailed

The 2022 New Kent County Personal Property Reports were mailed on Friday, June 3, 2022. THIS IS NOT A BILL. It is a notice of assessment (of your vehicle, trailer, camper, boat, etc.) and your opportunity to appeal assessment value or make changes to your account.

What do I need to know?

Assessments are:

Fair market value as required by the Constitution of Virginia; Article X Sec 2. & VA Code § 58.1-3503 directs the use of a “recognized pricing guide”
Based on ownership and location on January 1, 2022
Return report only if requesting a change.
Changes or appeal in assessment are made by returning form with required documentation. Please refer to back of report for specific requirements.

DEADLINE TO APPEAL IS JULY 1, 2022

ALL APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DATE.

Reports may be returned to:

Mail: Commissioner of Revenue

PO Box 99

New Kent VA 23124

Fax : 804-966-5562

Email: personalproperty@newkent-va.us

Utilities cutoff date is June 14, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, June 14, 2022, all past due utility accounts will be terminated for non-payment.

Per County Code, the account balance plus a reconnection fee must be paid in full prior to re-establishing utility service.

Payments may be made at:

Treasurer’s Office or Payment Dropbox (do not leave cash in the dropbox): 12007 Courthouse Circle
Online

For questions about your account, please contact New Kent Department of Public Utilities at 804-966-9678.

Board of Supervisors to meet Monday, revisit trash topic

Your Board of Supervisors representatives have heard from you, the constituents they serve, and they will be revisiting the discussion regarding the trash & recycling centers operation on Monday evening at the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

The Board will meet for its regular business meeting next week - Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6 p.m. The business meeting will take place in the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). The full agenda for this meeting, to include seven public hearings on various topics, can be found here. The business meeting 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.

As always, the public is invited and encouraged to participate in their local government by contacting their Board representative, attending Board meetings or watching the meetings live on YouTube.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

Congratulations to the New Kent High School Class of 2022! We can't wait to see what you do in the future. Best of luck in all your endeavors!

The Class of 2022 graduates this evening, June 10, 2022.