HISTORIC TRIANGLE — On June 17, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act creating June 19 as a national holiday. This year, Juneteenth will be observed Monday. Here is how local offices and services are impacted by the holiday.
James City County
James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for Juneteenth:
County Offices:
Closed June 19.
James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:
Open June 19.
Parks:
All County parks are open year-round.
Park Stores and Guest Services Offices:
Open June 19.
Tewning Road, Jolly Pond Road and Toano Convenience Centers:
Open June 19.
Garbage Transfer Station:
Open June 19.
Curbside Recycling:
No change to regular schedule.
Libraries:
Closed June 19.
Courts:
Closed June 19.
York County
The following York County government offices and courts will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday:
- County government offices
- Courts
- York-Poquoson Social Services
- Virginia Cooperative Extension
- York County Libraries
Garbage and recycling are not affected by the holiday. Residents are reminded to place their trash and recycling containers at the roadside by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day.
The Transfer Station, Recycling Drop-off, and VPPSA Compost Facility located at the Waste Management Center will be open; however, the on-site administrative offices will be closed. Citizens needing assistance are reminded to submit requests via the Customer Service Request Portal — yorkcounty.gov/requests.
Williamsburg
City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.
Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Garbage will be collected on its regular schedule Monday and Tuesday; recycling is not scheduled for collection. For water emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays, call 757-220-2331. More information can be found at williamsburgva.gov/publicworks.
Need to pay a City bill when offices are closed? A convenient 24-hour bill payment dropbox is located at the front of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St., for city transactions, and payments can be made online. Dropbox payments made on Monday, June 19, will not be posted until Tuesday, June 20.
