The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority Household Chemical Collection and Computer and Electronics Recycling Event will take place at a new location beginning Saturday. Trick-or-Treat hours have been set for James City County. The James City County Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Read on for more.
Chemical Collection Moves to Warhill High Saturday
The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority Household Chemical Collection and Computer and Electronics Recycling Event is moving to Warhill High School.
Starting with the 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 12 collection, all future collections will be held at Warhill High School.
For list of materials accepted at these collections, visit VPPSA’s website or call 757-259-9850.
Trick-or-Treat Hours Set
In James City County, trick-or-treat hours this year are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Trick-or-treating is for children 12 and under.
James City County Police have recommended some tips to stay safe on Halloween:
- Costumes should be made from non-flammable material easy to see in the dark. Reflective tape can be sewn onto costumes. Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping and should be easy to walk in.
- Makeup should be worn instead of masks, which can prevent children from seeing or breathing easily. If masks are worn, they should be removed before crossing streets.
- Trick-or-treaters should plan a route ahead of time on streets that are familiar in well-lit neighborhoods.
- Young children should not trick-or-treat without supervision. Older children who trick-or-treat without an adult should do so in groups. Flashlights or glow sticks should be carried for light and to increase visibility to cars.
- Only go to homes with the porch light on.
- Cross the street at corners, not between parked cars or in the middle of a block. Children should stay on sidewalks when possible. If sidewalks aren’t available, children should walk to the far left side of the roadway and walk facing traffic.
- When approaching houses, watch for candles in pumpkins or other decorations that could catch costumes on fire.
- Trick-or-treaters should never go into the home of a stranger, even if they are invited inside.
- Candy should not be eaten until an adult checks it. Any candy not in original packaging should be thrown out. Report any suspicious candy to the police as soon as possible.
- Drivers should watch out for children trick-or-treating because children may forget to watch out for drivers.
Pickleball Tournament Canceled
The Williamsburg Pickleball tournament scheduled for Oct. 12 has been canceled due to predicted poor weather. For more information, call 757-259-5355.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The James City County Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency will be collecting prescription drugs from 10 a.m. until noon Oct. 26.
Citizens can bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. The program is anonymous and no questions will be asked. Prescription and over the counter solid dosage medications, including tablets and capsules. Intra-venous solutions, injectables and needles will not be accepted. Illicit substances including marijuana and methamphetamines will not be accepted.
The drugs accepted as part of the Take-Back initiative prevents illegal use and unacceptable public health risk.
For questions regarding this program, contact James City County Police Department Sgt. Humphries at 757-603-6022 or visit the website.
Jolly Pond Road Repairs Completed Early
The repairs to Jolly Pond Road Dam were completed ahead of schedule. The road is now reopened.
For details on the project, read a previous WY Daily article.
JCC Police Shred-A-Thon
In order to aid citizens in protecting themselves from identity theft, the James City County Police Department is sponsoring a Shred-A-Thon.
Citizens may shred one grocery bag full of documents at no charge and may pay $5 to shred each extra bag of documents. The Shred-A-Thon will be hosted from 9 a.m. until noon Oct. 12 at the Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse at 5201 Monticello Ave.
Proceeds will benefit the second annual Shop with a Cop program, which assists underprivileged children and families in the county.
JCC Offers Free First-time Homebuyer Class
The James City County Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting a free first-time homebuyer class.
The class will be held over two days, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 and 24 in the community room at the Law Enforcement Center at 4600 Opportunity Way.
Citizens who are currently going through the home-buying process or are interested in purchasing a home in the future would benefit from the class, which covers personal finances, credit and credit scoring, qualifying and applying for a loan, choosing the right home and the closing process.
Mortgage companies require many applicants to complete a home buyers class prior to loan approval. Citizens who attend both sessions will receive certificates of completion.
Class space is limited; register for the class by calling 757-259-5340. For more information about the program, visit its website or call 757-259-5340.
JCSA Customer Service to Move
The James City Service Authority’s customer billing is moving to the JCSA Operations Center building at 119 Tewning Road in January.
The move is scheduled for Jan. 13 and will include the Hampton Roads Utility Billing Service, connection fees and submeters.
The customer service phone number will remain the same, 757-253-6800, but the fax number will change to 757-259-4115. The JCSA water bill drop box in the parking lot of Building E at 101 Mounts Bay Rd. will also move to the JCSA Operations Center building.
Beginning Jan. 13, the county Treasurers Office in Building B at 101 Mounts Bay Road will be accepting HRUBS and connection fee payments. The treasurer’s drop box is at the courtyard entrance of Building B for after-hours drop offs beginning Jan. 13.
Newport News Waterworks payments are not accepted.
