A small island with a storied past
Tangier, Virginia, is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the Virginia/Maryland border.
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- Tangier Town Council Minutes: Tangier Council Charts Course to Recovery -Budget Passed, Dredging Nearly Done, and Growing Support for the Island’s FutureIn the Tangier Town Council meeting on June 8, 2026, the FY2027 budget was adopted, and a letter addressing economic distress was approved. Financial reports indicated ongoing improvements, despite challenges. Public engagement was strong, with discussions on local projects and initiatives. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.
- Tangier, Va., 2026-2027 budgetSee the files below for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget. This budget goes into effect on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2027. Budget Summary General Fund Fuel Dock Trash Water and Sewer Grants Budget Footnotes
- From Pennsylvania to Tangier: A Civil Engineer’s Leap of Faith Leads to Muddy Toes CafeMark Barber, a former civil engineer, and his wife, Allison, moved to Tangier Island, Virginia, to co-own the Muddy Toes Cafe. After a serendipitous discovery of the island and its community, they embraced a new life, operating the cafe successfully and cherishing the island’s close-knit atmosphere. Barber finds joy in the simpler, more connected lifestyle Tangier offers.
Tangier Island, Virginia 