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January 2025 Newsletter


Happy New Year!



Welcome to our digital newsletter! Colonial Beach Connector is the Town’s official newsletter, produced monthly providing important updates and information from across the community. Click on the links in the newsletter to get even more valuable information.

Holiday Closures

Town Hall will be closed

January 1, 2025 - New Years Day

January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Have a News Tip? Do you have an idea for a good community story or information about an event that you want to share? Send community news and high-resolution photographs to communications@colonialbeachva.gov. All material provided is subject to editorial review and revision and will be used as space and timing allow.

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Town Manager’s Office

  • Parks, Recreation & Events

  • Police Department

  • Finance Deadlines

  • Public Works Yard Debris & Trash Pickup Schedule

  • Town Website

  • Link to Town Meeting Calendar

From the Town Manager’s Desk:

Dear Colonial Beach Community,

As we welcome the new year, it brings different meanings for each of us. For some, it’s a moment to reflect on the past; for others, it’s a chance to plan, celebrate, or embrace change. For Colonial Beach, the new year is an opportunity to look ahead with optimism and determination.

Over the past several months, we’ve been laying the groundwork for 2025, and we’re thrilled to continue working with our community to make Colonial Beach a place where neighbors become friends and Town pride shines brightly.

Here in Colonial Beach, our Town Hall Administration, Department of Public Works, and Police Department are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our community. We encourage your input and invite you to actively participate in town activities, public meetings, and local events, as your involvement helps shape our shared future.

Winter also reminds us to stay mindful of seasonal preparations and care. Check your pipes and hoses to ensure they’re winter-ready, enjoy peaceful walks on the beach with warm layers, and remember to bring pets into warm spaces. Let’s also look out for our more vulnerable neighbors by checking in on those who may need assistance.

Together, we’ll make this new year a wonderful chapter in the story of our beautiful town.


Warmly,

Natasha Tucker, MBA/JD
Town Manager
Town of Colonial Beach

2nd Friday Coffee Walk is January 10 at 8:00 AM. We start and end at 234 Colonial Avenue. In case of inclement weather, we will have a fun project to do at Colonial Buzz!

Fitball

Yoga, Fit Ball, & Dance

Check the Town Calendar

https://colonialbeachva.gov/CBcalendar      

Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch meetings start up again in January. We hope to see those of you interested in the Neighborhood Watch program on January 23 at 5:00 PM in the Police Department conference room inside the Truist bank building at 416 Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach. Neighborhood Watch usually meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.

A Friendly Reminder from the Finance Department:
Utility Bills due on January 1, 2025.

You can make your payments in person or by mail at 315 Douglas Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443, or online at our payment portal (pay online):

https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=CBTN

For online payments, please use the following text entry boxes:

  • 3rd box: Personal Property Taxes

  • 4th box: Real Estate Taxes

  • 5th box: Utility Payments

Debit and credit card payments have a 2.95% convenience fee.

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Special E-BILL Message

The Town of Colonial Beach can email your utility bill! Sign up for E-BILL by sending your name, property address and a valid email address to BILLING@COLONIALBEACHVA.GOV Be sure to include the word, E-BILL, in the subject line. Please allow one billing cycle for processing. If you sign up for E-BILL, no paper bill will be mailed!
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If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to give us a call at 804-224-7183

We appreciate your prompt attention to these deadlines!

Thank you,

Colonial Beach Finance Department

Holiday Schedule

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Yard Debris Pick-up

Happens on your scheduled trash day!

No Yard Debris Pick-up for January or February

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Holiday Trash Collection

Information about the Trash
Collection Schedule can be found at:

https://colonialbeachva.gov/CBtrash

Human Resources Department: Our mission is to foster a work environment defined by fairness, open communication, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect. We aim to deliver effective human resource management to attract and retain a qualified workforce that meets the needs of Colonial Beach while ensuring a positive experience for all employees.

If you would like to join our team, you can find open positions by clicking this link: Colonial Beach Employment

ColonialBeachVA.gov

Did you know that you can create a login for the Town of Colonial Beach website? When you log in, you can contact local officials, receive urgent alerts, submit requests to enhance the city, and even submit questions. You’ll have access to more information than the casual visitor. To create a login on the Town of Colonial Beach website:

  1. Click & follow this  Link.

  2. Then in the upper left corner click on the “Create a Website Account”.

  3. Follow the instructions provided,  and fill in the spaces with the information requested.

  4. Finally, click “Create Account” in the red box

  5. Once you have an account, you will have access to more information than the casual user with public access.


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Here are a few handy shortcuts worth knowing about:

https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBpay

On-Line payments

https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBcalendar

Town Calendar

https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBtowncouncil

Town Council

https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBforms

Town Forms

https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBboards

Town Boards & Commissions


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VisitCBVA.com  


  • Publicize your event(s) on the VisitCBVA events calendar. Your event may be appropriate and approved for our calendar after review. There is no cost. This is a free service. Please review the requirements before submitting:

  • Click this link to add an event - https://visitcbva.com/event-submission

  • All events must take place in Colonial Beach.

  • Must contain the event title, date & time, business name, address, contact number, website (if any), cost (if any), & a brief event synopsis.

  • Do not add repetitive events for longer than 12 months (weekly or monthly).

  • Pictures are optional (400px x 400px) max size.

  • Your listing will automatically be added for review after you click “Submit Event”.

  • All events will go through a review process and VisitCBVA retains the right to decide which events are the right fit for the calendar.

Allow up to 2-3 business days for VisitCBVA to review & approve your submission.

Visit the Town of Colonial Beach website!

www.ColonialBeachVA.gov

Visit the Tourism website hosted by the Town of Colonial Beach!

www.VisitCBVA.com

Visit the Town of Colonial Beach Official Facebook Page!

Facebook.com/TownofCBVA

Visit the Official Town of Colonial Beach Nextdoor page!
Nextdoor.com/pages/town-of-colonial-beach-virginia-colonial-beach-va

Link to Calendar of Meetings

All town meetings, unless specified, are held at the Town Center
22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach 22443

Town Council Work Session

Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

January 7, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Planning Commission
January 9, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

January 22, 2025, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Colonial Beach Town Meetings are open to all.
Your participation in Town Government is welcome.

Town Council is available to view in real time on the

Town’s YouTube Channel link