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Pursuant to our Broadband Agreement, Cox Communications will provide updates on their construction progress to date throughout the duration of the expansion project.

Since the execution of the Broadband Expansion contract in August 2022, the Cox Communications team has been working diligently. The April monthly report from Cox outlines network design, permitting and construction:

Network Design – All site survey work is now finished. Cox anticipates final network design will be complete by the end of May 2023.

Permitting – Cox continues to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation and Dominion Virginia Power on construction permits and pole attachment requests. As permits are approved, the team will begin the respective underground or aerial construction work.

To the furthest extent possible, Cox will construct its network in the public rights-of-way. However, Cox has identified a need to access private lands and driveways to deploy the network entirely. Securing private easements is a critical component of Cox’s ability to complete this broadband expansion project. Teams continue to work with New Kent County leadership to mitigate any challenges obtaining the necessary easements to avoid construction delays.

Construction - To date, 14 miles of fiber overlashing is now complete along New Kent Highway towards Barhamsville and Talleysville. That fiber reinforcement will continue towards the Northwest corner of New Kent County during the month of April 2023. Cox is pleased to report that fiber expansion construction began on April 6, 2023, in Barhamsville area (near Woody Lane). They anticipate service will be available for the first set of residents in New Kent County by the second quarter of 2023.

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County business license renewals and elderly and disabled tax relief deadlines are both May 1, 2023

Business License Renewals

County Business License Renewals and Elderly and Disabled Exemption Application are both due to the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office by May 1, 2023.

New Kent County Code (Chapter 66 Article VI. - Business License Taxes) requires that any person engaging in business, trade or profession in New Kent County shall apply for a business license prior to conducting business. You need a Business License IF YOU:

Advertise or otherwise hold yourself out to the public as offering good or services for sale; OR
File a Federal Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ "Profit or Loss from a Business"; OR
File other tax returns, schedules & documents required only of a business, or of persons engaged in a trade or business; OR
Are paid as a 1099 independent contractor

AND YOU:

Have an office, retail space, or other location, leased or otherwise, in New Kent County: OR, If you have no such space, you:
Are a resident of New Kent County

Further information in renewing your business license

Tax Relief/Deferral for the Elderly and Disabled Program

There are several tax relief and exemption programs available for those who qualify. Certain eligibility requirements for income and financial worth apply to elderly and disabled tax exemption. Documentation is required. Additional information

Planning Commission Meeting is Monday, April 17

The New Kent County Planning Commission will meet for its monthly meeting next week - Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will take place in the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). The Commission will conduct a public hearing on a request from Liberty Landing to rezone from Business to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and from A-1 (Agriculture) to PUD. The full agenda for this meeting can be found here. The meeting can be watched live via YouTube or replayed on Cox Communications Channel 48 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. beginning on the day following the meeting.