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Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program

Between January 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes. As described above, these converter boxes are designed to make over-the-air digital television signals viewable on analog-only TVs, and thus are not intended for analog-only TVs hooked up to cable or satellite service. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is running the coupon program. (Please note that these coupons will expire 90 days after mailing). For more information, visit the NTIA Web Site at www.dtv2009.gov.

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Buying the Right TV

Closed Captioning for DTV

"DTV" is coming sooner than you think

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Proposed Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map Amendments – Draft for Public Hearing December 17, 2008, and January 13, 2009.

Proposed Text

Proposed Maps:

Proposed Zoning Map North
Proposed Zoning Map Middle
Proposed Zoning Map South

A series of six public information meetings, one in each voting district, will commence on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Northampton Fire & Rescue in Nassawadox, to present proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments and the proposed zoning district map to property owners in Northampton County. While locations have been arranged for the convenience of residents within each district, each meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The full schedule is as follows:

District 6: November 24, 2008, Northampton Fire & Rescue, 10239 Pine Ave., Nassawadox
District 5: December 1, 2008, Occohannock Elementary School, 4208 Seaside Rd., Exmore
District 4: December 4, 2008, former Northampton Middle School, 7247 Young St., Machipongo
District 3: December 8, 2008, Occohannock Elementary School, 4208 Seaside Rd., Exmore
District 2: December 10, 2008, Cape Charles Rescue Squad, 22215 S. Bayside Rd.,Cheriton
District 1: December 11, 2008, Kiptopeke Elementary School, 24023 FairviewRd., Fairview

The Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the former Northampton Middle School, 7247 Young Street, Machipongo. The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Northampton High School auditorium, 16041 Courthouse Road, Eastville.

The proposed amendments may also be viewed in the Department of Planning & Zoning , 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, as of November 21, 2008, and upon request CDs containing the information may be purchased for $5.00 beginning that date. On Monday November 24, 2008, paper copies will be available for purchase at the Planning Department for $15.00. As of November 24, 2008, paper copies may also be viewed at the following locations: Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA; Cape Charles Town Office; Cheriton Town Office; Eastville Town Office ; Exmore Town Office; the Town of Cape Charles Public Library; and the Northampton Free Library, Nassawadox, VA.

The Working Draft remains available for informational purposes.

Working Draft ZO rev 11-3-08
TABLE 8-1 rev 10-02-08
TABLE 8 2 rev 11-03-08

Working Draft Zoning Map

 

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Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Northampton County Joint Local Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the former Circuit Courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, VA, for the purpose of conducting public hearings on the following matters and to conduct regular business.

A. Zoning Map Amendment 08-03 NHCO: Charles McCotter for JMAC Realty and Development, Inc., has applied to rezone 66.116 acres of land from CD-RR Community Development-Rural Residential to PRV Planned Rural Village. The property is described as being parcels A, B, and 1 through 42 of Tax Map 68, double circle 11, and known as “The Landings” Subdivision. The property is located at the eastern intersection of Lankford Highway and Stumptown Road near the Town of Eastville.

B. CPA 08- 03 NHCO: The Joint Local Planning Commission, under motion of intent, proposes to amend the Northampton County Comprehensive Plan by adding a new section to be known as “Part 1, Section 3, Economic Development Plan” and by updating Part 2, Section 4, Economic Analysis.

C. SUP 08-11 NHCO: Kings Creek Commercial LLC, property owner, and Harmony Investments, applicant, have applied for a special use permit to allow installation of an on-site sewage system to serve a proposed motel on property located at the northwest quadrant of Lankford Highway and Parsons Circle. The property, zoned CD-CG Community Development-Commercial General, contains 19.5 acres and is further described as being parcel 59A of Tax Map 84, double circle A.

The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will also conduct public hearings on the above items in the former circuit courtroom located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Virginia, on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in the above matters should attend the public hearings to make their comments known or written comments may also be submitted in advance of the hearings to P. O. Box 538, Eastville, VA 23347. The files may be viewed in the Northampton County Planning & Zoning Office located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Va., and Item B may also be viewed on the county website at www.co.northampton.va.us.

Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone (757) 678-0443 ext. 543 at least 48 hours in

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Broadband Telecommunications Survey

Northampton and Accomack Counties are conducting a survey of residents and businesses to assess current and future broadband needs, including telephone, TV and internet services. Your answers will help determine where there are needs and what should be done to help bring new jobs and work opportunities to the area. All answers are strictly confidential.

Take the survey here.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The Board of Supervisors of Northampton County, Virginia, proposes to increase property tax levies. This page includes a new tax rate calculator.

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Press Release

Information on the Northampton County 2008 Reassessment.

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Capitol Improvement Plan

As of May 2007, several phases of the new 55-acre County Complex have been completed.

Phase I

• Construction and completion of a 6,725 sq. ft. Temporary Housing Unit (jail facility) in September 2004 at a cost of $1,269,525. The purpose of this facility significantly reduces the number of inmates being housed in other facilities due to the limitations of the existing 1914 jail building. This facility will be converted into office space for the Sheriff and law enforcement personnel as well as the Emergency Operations Center upon the completion of the Regional Jail facility.
• Construction and completion of a 14,577 sq. ft. Social Services Building in January 2005, at a cost of $2,075,081.
• Construction and completion of a 24,500 sq. ft. Courthouse in January 2006, at a cost of $5,479,956. The facility provides a long-range solution to the space needs of the Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court as well as the Clerks of each of these courts, and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.

Phase II

• Construction and completion of the Eastern Shore Regional Jail facility to serve Northampton and Accomack Counties. The core infrastructure services have been designed and constructed to accommodate the full 325-bed correctional facility; however, only the first phase of the housing pods, totaling 145 general confinement beds, has been constructed. The facility is scheduled to open May 2007. Total cost is $23,656,826 with an estimated reimbursement from the state of $11,573,614.
• Construction and completion of a water tower and wastewater system for the County Complex buildings, including the existing County Administration building. This infrastructure was included as part of the regional jail, social services and courthouse capital budgets.

Phase III

Funding has been obtained to complete the final phase of work on the County Complex which includes the following:

• Conversion and renovation of the Temporary Housing Unit into the Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center.
• Renovation and expansion of the County Administration building, incorporating the 1899 courthouse and the 1914 jail into this renovation project.
• Construction of a new building near the new courthouse to house Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Services, which is currently using office space on the second floor of the 1899 courthouse.

It is anticipated that Phase III will be completed in 2008-2009.

The County has actively upgraded its method of collection and disposing of municipal waste. A total of six manner waste collection centers, located in each election district, are being constructed. These centers will allow for the collection of residential trash as well as recycling material, scrap metal, bulky items, waste oil and car batteries. Four of the six sites have been constructed at Birdsnest (District 3), Wardtown (District 5) and Bayview (District 2) and Hare Valley (District 6) and operational between 2006-2008. The two remaining centers will be constructed and opened in 2009.

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