PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE MEETING CANCELED

The Planning Commission will not meet on June 3, 2026. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

NOTE: Meetings may be canceled if there are no agenda items to be considered and/or if a quorum of Planning Commission members is not available to attend any given meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Urbanna completed a service line inventory in 2021 of our waterworks and we are required by the US Environmental Protection Agency acting through the Virginia Department of Health to notify you that in our system there are service line(s) for which the material is unknown and the material of those service line(s) may be lead. This inventory did not include lines beyond our system such as those in your home/place of business and the material of those service line(s) may be lead. Please note the following:

Health effects of lead.

Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems.

Steps you can take to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.

• Run your water before use. Daily, allow the water to run at the tap for 5 minutes to flush water through the service line and plumbing in the house before using it for drinking or cooking. Taking a shower, running the dishwasher or flushing the toilet will also flush your lines.
• Use cold water for drinking, cooking and preparing baby formula. Do not cook with or drink water from the hot water tap as lead dissolves more easily into hot water. Do not use water from the hot water tap to make baby formula.
• Clean your aerator. Regularly clean your faucet’s screen (also known as an aerator). Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect in your aerator. If lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your water.
• Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling water does not remove lead.
• Obtain an NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Certified home water treatment device that is certified to remove lead.
• Identify and replace plumbing fixtures containing lead and any copper piping with lead solder.
• Check home wiring. Water service lines are sometimes used to ground electrical lines. The wiring in your home or building may be attached to your water service line or elsewhere in your plumbing. If you have a lead service line, this can accelerate its corrosion. Have a licensed electrician check your wiring.
• Get your child tested. Contact your local health department or healthcare provider to find out how you can get your child’s blood tested for lead if you are concerned about exposure.

Opportunities to Verify Lead Service Materials

Go to Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead can help you learn where your drinking water comes from, check the pipes that bring water into your home, reduce exposure to lead, and find resources about certified laboratories to get drinking water tested for lead.

https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead

Contact Town of Urbanna at 804-758-2613 or townadmin@urbannava.gov.

Urbanna Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

The Town of Urbanna Memorial Day Service is at 10:30am at Historic Lansdowne, 271 Virginia Street. Bring a lawn chair.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF URBANNA ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF MAYOR

URBANNA, VA — The Town Council of Urbanna announces that it has accepted the formal resignation of Mayor William “Bill” Goldsmith, effective 05/15/2026

In his letters to the Town Council, Mr. Goldsmith did not cite a reason for stepping down from his duties. The Town Council expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Goldsmith for his public service and leadership in the community.

To ensure the uninterrupted delivery of core municipal services, public safety operations, and infrastructure management, the Vice-Mayor, Robbie Wilson, will assume the duties of the Mayor on an interim basis.

"Our primary focus during this transition is organizational stability and total transparency for our residents," stated Mayor Pro Tempore Wilson. "The infrastructure of our town government remains entirely operational. Our department heads and administrative staff are working diligently to ensure that municipal operations continue smoothly without delay."

For further information regarding upcoming meeting schedules or transition updates, please visit the Town Administration portal at urbannava.gov or contact the Town office directly.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF URBANNA ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF COUNCILPERSON MERRI HANSON

URBANNA, VA — The Town Council of Urbanna announces that Merri Hanson has resigned from the Urbanna Town Council effective 05/17/2026.

The Town Council is grateful for Ms. Hanson’s public service and leadership within the community.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Urbanna Town Council

Please take notice that The Honorable Robbie Wilson, The Honorable Beth Justice, The Honorable Alana Courtney, The Honorable Larry Chowning, and The Honorable Marjorie Austin have called a Special Meeting for Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 9:00am in the Conference Room of Town Hall, located at 300 Virginia Street in Urbanna, for the purpose of going into closed meeting as follows:

• Closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of discussing the performance of a specific appointee; and
• Closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(8) for consultation with the Town Attorney regarding a specific legal matter – employment contract.

By Order Of: The Honorable Robbie Wilson, The Honorable Beth Justice, The Honorable Alana Courtney, The Honorable Larry Chowning, and The Honorable Marjorie Austin

Meeting Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the withdrawal of ground water in Middlesex County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: May 21, 2026 to June 22, 2026

PERMIT NAME: Ground Water Withdrawal Permit issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations

APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Town of Urbanna; P.O. Box 179, Urbanna, VA 23179; GWI000538

NAME AND LOCATION OF WATER WITHDRAWAL: Town of Urbanna; 138 Laurel Hill Drive, Urbanna, VA 23179

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Town of Urbanna has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the Town of Urbanna Community Water System. The permit would authorize the applicant to withdraw a maximum of 41,500,000 gallons per year and 5,600,000 gallons per month from the Potomac aquifer. The ground water withdrawal will support a municipal public water supply for the Town of Urbanna. The top of the Potomac aquifer at the proposed withdrawal site was determined to be 605 feet below land surface. An aquifer is a body of rock or layer of sediment in the ground in which ground water is stored and transported. DEQ has made a tentative decision to issue the permit. The draft permit can be viewed at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/water/water-withdrawal.

AFFECTED AREA: The radial distance from the wells to where computer modeling predicts the aquifer may experience one foot of drawdown due to the withdrawal is illustrated on a map that can be viewed in the draft permit linked above.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses or email addresses of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: James Peed; Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23219; Phone: (804) 839-8227; E-mail: james.peed@deq.virginia.gov. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above {by appointment} or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.

Next Week - Cannon & Musket Fire
Don't be alarmed!

The Hampton History Museum will be filming at the Marina and Urbanna Museum for a movie about the Revolutionary War from May 12-14, 2026 (weather-dependent). You'll see a lot of activity in those areas and may hear cannon and musket fire. Please plan to avoid those areas, if possible, and don't be alarmed by the noise!

YMCA Water Aerobics -Combo Water Aerobics
At the Marshall Pool

June 23 – July 16, 2026 or July 21 – August 13, 2026

REGISTER HERE

TOWN OF URBANNA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00am

A meeting of the Town of Urbanna’s Finance Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00am.

The meeting will be held at the Urbanna Town Hall, located at 300 Virginia Street, Urbanna, Virginia 23175. This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend. Please contact Town Hall with any questions, 804.758.2613.

TOWN OF URBANNA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00am

A meeting of the Town of Urbanna’s Finance Committee has been called by Mayor William Goldsmith for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00am. The meeting will be held at the Urbanna Town Hall, located at 300 Virginia Street, Urbanna, Virginia 23175. Please contact Town Hall with any questions, 804-758-2613.

The Hampton History Museum is sponsoring the filming of a documentary in Urbanna May 12-14, 2026. They are in need of male reenactors/actors age 16-35 to be extras for battle scenes as follows:

• Ten men who look like they are in their late teens, 20s or 30s to portray Militia Members fighting on land
• Five men in their late teens, 20s or 30s to portray British Navy personnel on a ship

This is an exceptional opportunity for history enthusiasts, emerging actors, and creatives! A $50 daily stipend will be provided as well as meals.

The documentary could be distributed nationwide, with community screenings in theaters, at schools, and on streaming platforms. The Hampton History Museum anticipates streaming/broadcast opportunities on PBS. All extras will be recognized in credits at the end of the film, as well as on the Hampton History Museum Website and Social Media platforms.

Reenactors/Actors can submit a headshot and their contact information via email to our Casting Director at bias@liquidtalentgroup.com. Please also indicate if you have access to Revolutionary War–era clothing or props.

TOWN OF URBANNA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00am

A meeting of the Town of Urbanna’s Finance Committee has been called by Mayor William Goldsmith for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00am.

The meeting will be held at the Urbanna Town Hall, located at 300 Virginia Street, Urbanna, Virginia 23175. Please contact Town Hall with any questions, 804.758.2613.

Town of Urbanna Water Conservation Notice

The Town of Urbanna will be performing rehabilitation work on the well house. During this time, residents are asked to voluntarily conserve water on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24.

You may experience lower water pressure during this period.

To help reduce water usage, please consider the following:

• Avoid washing your car.
• Restaurants are encouraged to serve water only upon customer request.
• Limit laundry to full loads only.
• Choose showers over baths — a full bathtub can use up to 70 gallons of water, while a 5-minute shower typically uses 10–25 gallons.
• Run dishwashers only when full and use the shortest or water-saving cycle available.
• Turn off taps when not in use — running water can waste up to 2 gallons per minute.

Your cooperation helps ensure adequate water supply for the entire community during this important work.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Urbanna Water Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am

A meeting of the Town of Urbanna’s Water Committee has been called by Mayor William Goldsmith for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am.

The meeting will be held at the Urbanna Town Hall, located at 300 Virginia Street, Urbanna, Virginia 23175. Please contact Town Hall with any questions, 804.758.2613.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Town Offices Closing at 12:30pm Today
Monday, March 16, 2026

Due to the potential severe weather, Town Hall will close today at 12:30pm. Please stay tuned to weather information and be safe!

PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE URBANNA TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 AT 6:00PM

The Urbanna Town Council has called a special meeting for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Meeting Room of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department located at 330 Virginia Street, Urbanna, VA. The purpose of this special meeting is to consider a proposal by an engineer regarding the marina bridge.

Special Meeting Agenda Packet

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING CANCELED

The work session meeting of the Urbanna Town Council originally scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 has been canceled.

Public Notice
Town of Urbanna
Town Hall Moving Closures

The weather has caused delays in the move of the Urbanna town offices from 300 Virginia Street to 300 Virginia Street. Delays have impacted our movers as well as IT functions, including telephones.

Town Hall will be closed through Friday, January 30th.

In case of emergencies only, please contact 804-238-1051.

Public Notice
Town of Urbanna
Town Office Move Update

The weather has caused delays in the move of the Urbanna town offices from 390 Virginia St. to 300 Virginia St. impacting IT setup to include telephones and the movers ability to access the property. As a result, town offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.

Public Notice
Town of Urbanna
Trash Pickup

Due to accessibility concerns related to the winter weather precipitation event and lingering cold, trash pickup in the Town of Urbanna will be postponed until Friday – January 30. Assuming no additional weather event this coming weekend, the routine seasonal trash pickup schedule will resume on Tuesday – February 3.

Public Notice
Town of Urbanna
Town Office Closed

The Town of Urbanna will be closed Monday due to weather. Please note the town was already scheduled to be closed Monday through Wednesday due to relocation to new offices. As a result of the weather, closures related to the move may be prolonged.

Incoming Winter Weather

Monitor the incoming winter weather at: https://www.weather.gov/media/akq/briefings/LatestBriefing.pdf
Take prudent precautions.

Restaurant Week is almost here in Virginia’s River Realm, and it’s about more than just great food.

For 10 days, restaurants, food trucks, and Bay to Table food retailers across our 9 charming riverside towns come together to celebrate local flavor, community, and the people who make this region shine. Every meal is a way to support small businesses and invest in the place we love.

Expect new menu items, local favorites, and dishes inspired by our culture.

Make it a getaway. Book an overnight stay, explore multiple towns, and truly taste it all.

Visit the website for details and participating restaurants,

Public Notice
Town of Urbanna
Water Announcement

The Town of Urbanna completed a service line inventory in 2021 of our waterworks and we are required by the US Environmental Protection Agency acting through the Virginia Department of Health to notify you that in our system there are service line(s) for which the material is unknown and the material of those service line(s) may be lead. This inventory did not include lines beyond our system such as those in your home/place of business and the material of those service line(s) may be lead. Please note the following:

Health effects of lead.

Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems.

Steps you can take to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.

• Run your water before use. Daily, allow the water to run at the tap for 5 minutes to flush water through the service line and plumbing in the house before using it for drinking or cooking. Taking a shower, running the dishwasher or flushing the toilet will also flush your lines.
• Use cold water for drinking, cooking and preparing baby formula. Do not cook with or drink water from the hot water tap as lead dissolves more easily into hot water. Do not use water from the hot water tap to make baby formula.
• Clean your aerator. Regularly clean your faucet’s screen (also known as an aerator). Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect in your aerator. If lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your water.
• Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling water does not remove lead.
• Obtain an NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Certified home water treatment device that is certified to remove lead.
• Identify and replace plumbing fixtures containing lead and any copper piping with lead solder.
• Check home wiring. Water service lines are sometimes used to ground electrical lines. The wiring in your home or building may be attached to your water service line or elsewhere in your plumbing. If you have a lead service line, this can accelerate its corrosion. Have a licensed electrician check your wiring.
• Get your child tested. Contact your local health department or healthcare provider to find out how you can get your child’s blood tested for lead if you are concerned about exposure.

Opportunities to Verify Lead Service Materials

Go to Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead can help you learn where your drinking water comes from, check the pipes that bring water into your home, reduce exposure to lead, and find resources about certified laboratories to get drinking water tested for lead.

https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead

Contact Town of Urbanna at 804-758-2613 or townadmin@urbannava.gov.