BY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS The US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk (Va.) District Office will hold two public meetings about the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program’s Tangier-Pocomoke Sound Project. These open-house style meetings are designed for the public to attend at its convenience within the designated times and receive the same information atContinueContinue reading “Meeting Set for Oyster Recovery Program”
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Tangier Town Council Minutes: January 6, 2025
On January 6, 2025, the Tangier Town Council convened with 50 adults and 13 teens. Key discussions included adopting meeting minutes, hiring Jen Merritt as a grant writer, maximizing the old health center’s use, and rejoining the Virginia Municipal League. Finances were reviewed, and future meeting protocols were established.
Cold Weather Advisory for Tangier: Stay Safe
Somerset County Emergency Management warns of dangerously cold weather conditions on Monday night into Tuesday, with wind chills dropping to 4°F and gusting winds up to 35 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 2 AM to 10 AM EST for several counties. Precautions are advised to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Tangier Town Meeting Agenda – January 2025
Town of Tangier will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Tangier Combined School. Published below is the agenda for Monday’s meeting. Agenda Call to order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Opening Statement 1. Agenda 2. Minutes 3. Town Office 4. The Virginia Municipal League 5. New Business Website Charter Grant Writer Town Ordinances ContinueContinue reading “Tangier Town Meeting Agenda – January 2025”
Why Tangier Island is Worth the Visit: A Personal Journey
Tangier, Virginia, is a unique island accessible by a mailboat from Crisfield, Maryland. The island showcases a tight-knit community with rich history. Tangier offers serene beaches, friendly locals, and top-notch seafood, leading to the author’s decision to purchase a home there.
Monthly Meeting Set
The monthly Town of Tangier meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, at Tangier Combined School, 4375 School Lane, Tangier. The agenda will be announced at a later date.
James Eskridge: Tangier Island’s Resilient Mayor
James “Ooker” Eskridge was sworn in as Tangier’s mayor again on Friday.
Tangier Island Welcomes New Council Members
Accomack County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Bobby Taylor swore in new Tangier, Virginia, council members on December 26. The council members will serve from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Mayor James “Ooker” Eskridge was re-elected and will be sworn in soon.
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Takes Critical Step Forward
On November 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee unanimously voted to advance the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act, aimed at designating parks along the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and Virginia as part of the National Park System. Advocates stress its importance for conservation, public access, and cultural recognition.
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