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Season 5, Episode 8: The Homestead Market & Other Fall Events Sep 30, 2025

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This month, we are joined by Hunter LeClair, our Tourism, Marketing & Special Events Manager, who tells us all about a new event to the County - the Fall Homestead Market! This is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 12-5 p.m. at the former Page Middle School grounds. For more information on this event, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1CL5WyU31k/.

Hunter also tells us about many other fall events that the County is hosting and announced that registration for the 2025 Christmas & Holiday Parade will take place throughout the month of October by visiting www.gloucesterva.gov/civicrec.

For information on all events, visit https://visitgloucesterva.org/tourism/events.

Season 5, Episode 7: Challenges Facing Public Utilities Sep 04, 2025

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This month, we sit down with Katey Legg, Gloucester's Public Utilities Director, to discuss some of the challenges the utilities system is facing and the steps that are being taken to address some of those challenges.

Whether or not you are on the utilities system, this episode will give you an understanding of what it takes to run the system and keep fresh, clean water flowing into homes and businesses throughout the county 24-7.

Season 5, Episode 6: What will the 2025-2026 School Year bring in Gloucester County? Aug 04, 2025

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Monday, August 25, our GCPS students will be piling onto buses for their first day of school!

We sat down with the superintendent, Dr. Anthony Vladu, to talk about some of the division's goals and priorities for the year ahead.

Tune in to learn more about the GHS renovation, academic achievement goals, student leadership initiatives, new partnerships with local businesses, Federal Aid, school lunches and more.

Connect with GCPS here: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/

Season 5, Episode 5: Gloucester County could be your next great opportunity Jul 07, 2025

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Gloucester County has a list of open jobs right now that just might be calling your name.

Human Resources Director Tami Nunn takes the microphone to talk about the workplace culture here, benefits, what kind of qualities we look for in new hires, and the opportunities that come from serving your local community.

We're also pleased to announce that the County is a V3 “Virginia Values Veterans” Certified Employer. This means our government organization has made a commitment to hire veterans into the workforce.

Looking for more information? Call our team at 804-693-5690 or check out listings at https://gloucesterva.gov/human-resources#jobs.

Season 5, Episode 4: Looking Back on Hurricane Isabel and Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Jun 04, 2025

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June 1 was the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. This month, we look back on one of our most memorable storms, Hurricane Isabel in 2003. We are joined by Jane Wenner, Gloucester's Emergency Management Coordinator, who was involved at that time as a volunteer assisting those in need in the aftermath of that devastating storm.

Links mentioned in this episode include:

Local Flood Information (including Know Your Zone): https://gloucesterva.gov/flood-management

Local Preparedness Information: https://gloucesterva.gov/emergency-management

Season 5, Episode 3: Gloucester considers Working Waterfront and Technology overlay districts May 06, 2025

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Gloucester County has a rich history tied to our many waterways. To fish, oyster, crab and boat has long been part of our culture.

However, zoning laws along many of our shorelines don't support these historic uses - and that oversight has sometimes led to tension between our water-based businesses and our residents.

How can we preserve and protect our beautiful shorelines, while also encouraging their economic potential?

We've brought on board a grant-funded researcher to get community input on this issue, and make recommendations for potential future laws. This is the moment to weigh in on how you view, and interact with, Gloucester's waterfront!

TAKE THE SURVEY: https://s.surveyplanet.com/q0pshh3s

Call Planning, Zoning & Environmental Programs: 804-693-1224

Season 5, Episode 2: Understanding the County Budgeting Process Apr 03, 2025

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March through April is prime budget season for Gloucester County. This month, we sit down with our County Administrator, Carol Steele, and our Chief Financial Officer, Maria Calloway.

Listen as they walk us through the budgeting process, and understand some of the challenges local governments face when developing a fiscal year budget.

Season 5, Episode 1: Why do we observe Flood Awareness Week? Mar 07, 2025

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Virginia has set aside March 9-15 as Flood Awareness Week this year. You can expect to get a Flood Awareness Guide in your mailbox this week, but we wanted to sit down and talk about it with you, too.
Do you know what you should do if you come across a flooded road? What to consider, when evacuation orders go out? How to protect your home from flood damage?
This is the time to sit down with your family and talk about a plan. We're a healthier community when our folks are prepared for severe weather.
GUIDE: https://pub.gloco-sitedocs.com/CEPI/2025+Flood+Awareness+Guide.pdf

Season 4, Episode 12: Advances Made in Public Utilities Billing and Infrastructure Feb 05, 2025

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This month, we feature Katey Legg, director of Public Utilities, as she explains some exciting advances being made in Public Utilities billing and infrastructure. In this episode, you will learn about the new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which will save both the customer and the County in the long run, as well as a new e-billing feature available to customers.

For more information on either of these topics, please call Public Utilities at 804-693-4044 or e-mail publicutilities@gloucesterva.info.

Season 4, Episode 11: What's coming to Gloucester in 2025? Jan 15, 2025

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Deputy County Administrator George Bains works with the "development" side of our organization: Planning, Zoning, Engineering, Environmental, Building Inspections, Utilities... all of the departments that work to safely bring in new additions to our county.
In the first podcast episode of 2025, we look at some of the new businesses and processes that are expected to "cut the ribbon" this year. Gloucester Point is opening a Dunkin', and there are several applications for development near the Walmart shopping center.
If you'd like to see the Development Plan Status charts from our Planning team, check out the Planning Commission agendas on: https://pub-gloucesterva.escribemeetings.com/?Year=2025.

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