Join us for the first Fall Market of the season at NKFM

Come out between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a fun-filled family fall market on Saturday, September 24 at the New Kent Farmers Market pavilion (7589 New Kent Hwy., New Kent). New Kent Virginia Cooperative Extension with a vermicomposting demo, New Kent Parks & Recreation with activities for the children, New Kent County will have a bounce house, and they will join 15+ other vendors all with fresh, local, unique produce and products.

Fall is the perfect time to visit your local farmers market to find something unique in addition to pumpkins, sweet potatoes, kale, collards, and gourds. You can also find local chicken, pork, eggs, honey, baked goods, flower bouquets, lotions, soaps, and scrubs, dog treats, salsas, sauces, jams, juices, candles, and plants in addition to home decor and great gifts.

And we almost forgot our favorite part - the Lazy Cow Ice Cream Parlor Truck and Uncle Dave's Kettle Korn will also be with us!

Early voting begins in Virginia today

Early voting begins in Virginia on Friday, September 23, 2022.

In person early voting takes place in New Kent County at the Voter Registration Office in the Health and Human Services Building (7911 Courthouse Way, New Kent). The Voter Registration Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Other important dates leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 are:

Last Day to Register to Vote
Oct 17, 2022, 8:00 AM — Oct 17, 2022, 4:30 PM
Last Day to Apply Absentee (online, mail or fax)
Oct 28, 2022, 9:00 AM — Oct 28, 2022, 5:00 PM
Voter Registration Office open for Early Voting
Oct 29, 2022, 8:00 AM — Oct 29, 2022, 4:30 PM
Voter Registration Office open for Early Voting
Nov 5, 2022, 8:00 AM — Nov 5, 2022, 4:30 PM
Last Day to Apply in Person for Absentee Ballot
Nov 5, 2022, 9:00 AM — Nov 5, 2022, 5:00 PM

Voter notices are headed your way in the mail this week

Attention, New Kent voters! Voter notices are scheduled to be mailed to every voter in Virginia in response to the redistricting process.

The Department of Elections has a scheduled mailing date of on/around September 19, 2022. The notice is a postcard with a flap that hides voter information. New Kent County voters will receive the mailing due to the County now being split between the 60th and 71st House of Delegates districts, as well as possible county district changes.

If you have any questions about the notice, your voter registration status or voting, please contact the Voter Registration Office at 804-966-9699.

Board of Supervisors to meet at work session on Wednesday

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will meet for their regularly scheduled work session next week - Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9 a.m. The work session will take place in the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). The full agenda for this meeting can be found here. The work session, as well as all Board of Supervisors business meetings and work sessions 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.