June 25, 2021 A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information

Board of Supervisors Vote to Extend Penalties on Tax Bills Gloucester taxpayers will have an extra month to pay their real estate and personal property tax bills. The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on Monday, June 21 and voted unanimously to delay the assessment and accrual of penalty and interest on the first installment tax bills until after August 2, 2021. The meeting was called after the mailing of the tax bills was delayed due to utilization of new tax software. To read more and to see methods of paying bills online, visit: https://www.gloucesterva.info/DocumentCenter/View/11044/Board-of-Supervisors-Vote-to-Extend-Penalties-on-Tax-Bills-PDF----

United Way Launches Community Assistance Network United Way of the Virginia Peninsula has launched a new Community Assistance Network, "United We CAN." The program includes a robust network of community partners working together to keep our neighbors housed, healthy, and thriving. If you are in need of assistance, call an advocate today to be connected to available resources in the community. (757) 229-2222 For more information, visit: https://www.uwvp.org/UnitedweCAN

How to Book Your Ride with the New Bay Transit Express Bay Transit Express is the Gloucester Courthouse area’s first-ever rideshare service. Think of it like a minibus that comes when you want, where you want — give them your pickup and drop-off addresses, and they’ll provide a few ride options. Choose the one that works best for you and they’ll send a driver your way.  How to book a ride: Create an account. Download the Bay Transit Express mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store and follow the simple signup steps. Or, simply call 804-693-6977. Book a ride. Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses and choose the ride option that works for you. Meet your driver. Check the app to find out exactly where to meet the vehicle, which may be a short walk from the address you gave us.   Two ways to pay: -      Add your credit or debit card information to your account in the app. -      Pay in cash on board. Exact change required. For more information, visit https://www.baytransit.org/gloucester-beehive-express/.

Gloucester County is Currently Recruiting! Gloucester County is currently recruiting for: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst Hiring Salary: $46,247 +/- Annually Come Join Our Amazing Team! To read a full job description and apply, please visit: https://www.gloucesterva.info/347/Job-Opportunities.

New Post on Money, Health and Other Things This week, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will discuss some questions and scenarios to get us thinking about saving for retirement! To view or for more information, visit: https://moneyhealthandotherthings.wordpress.com/2021/06/22/planning-for-retirement-part-i/

Have a community event coming up? Consider listing it in The Bee Line Events Calendar! https://gloucestercalendar.org/

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