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Mayor: Because of ice, no boats or aircraft reach Tangier 

Tangier Island has been cut off from supplies since January 30 due to severe ice buildup affecting both boat and air access. Mayor James Eskridge reported challenges in delivering prescription medicines and groceries. A resident requiring surgery poses an urgency for medical transport. The local school has been closed and relocated temporarily due to frozen pipes.

A Tangier waterman’s life on the Chesapeake

The documentary “Tangier and the Last Buyboat” features Allen Parks, a waterman from Tangier, who engages in the traditional oyster harvest, a family legacy. Despite facing challenges and a diminishing community, Parks finds joy in his work. The film highlights his deep connections to family history and the struggle to preserve a fading way of life.

Town Council Meeting Set for Aug. 22

TANGIER, VIRGINIA — Below is the agenda for the Tangier Town Council meeting set for 6 p.m. August 22, 2025, at the Town Office. Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Welcome by Mayor Eskridge Adoption of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Financial Reports: General Fund – Tracy WWTP & VDOT Update – KellyContinueContinue reading “Town Council Meeting Set for Aug. 22”

Hurricane Erin Weather Update for Tangier and Accomack County

Hurricane Erin is moving away from the coast, currently over 250 miles east of Cape Hatteras. Maximum winds have diminished to 100 mph, yet coastal hazards persist for Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Tropical storm warnings are active, with risks of significant flooding and dangerous surf conditions. Residents should remain vigilant and secure outdoor items.

Tangier Town Council Minutes – February 2025 Highlights

The Tangier Town Council’s February meeting minutes highlight financial challenges following the purchase of a fuel dock, the need for greater transparency, and ongoing issues with grant funding. Council members discussed budget management, public comments addressed concerns over expenditures, and an auditor was scheduled to investigate the town’s financial matters.