A small island with a storied past
Tangier, Virginia, is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the Virginia/Maryland border.
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- Meeting minutes Feb. 27, 2026Tangier Town Council MinutesThe minutes below are APPROVED, as voted on at the meeting, on May 11th, 2026Meeting Date: February 27th, 2026Meeting Location: Tangier Town OfficeCouncil Members Present: Council Members Absent: Approximately twenty adult members of the community were in attendance.Call To Order Vice Mayor Beth Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.Continue reading “Meeting minutes Feb. 27, 2026”
- From Shorelines to Statehouse, Students Make Their MarkA group of James Madison University Honors Program students engaged in meaningful service by cleaning Tangier Island’s beach, collecting three truckloads of debris. Simultaneously, Tangier Combined students in Richmond participated in a Model General Assembly, gaining insights into legislative processes. Both experiences highlighted the importance of civic engagement and real-world learning beyond the classroom.
- Tangier Island Faces Financial Reckoning After Years of Quiet CrisisA recent Fiscal Distress Report reveals that Tangier Island, designated a fiscally distressed locality in 2025, faces severe financial mismanagement due to years of accumulated weak practices and limited resources. The town’s recovery will require external support, improved financial oversight, and community engagement to address its significant challenges moving forward.
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