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October 16, 2026
A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information
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COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK
Gloucester residents, it's not too early to start preparing for the possibility of coastal flooding next week!
Weather forecast models are increasingly indicating that a coastal low-pressure system could linger offshore for much of next week, potentially bringing:
- Moderate to major coastal flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
- Gusty winds, especially along the coast and waterways.
- Prolonged impacts, with flooding and windy conditions potentially lasting for several days.
While there is still uncertainty surrounding the storm's exact track and impacts, residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to remain weather-aware and begin reviewing their preparedness plans.
Gloucester County will continue monitoring the forecast and sharing updates as more information becomes available.
Stay informed, Gloucester! Make sure you're signed up for BEE Alert to receive important emergency notifications:
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Joint Meeting of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors & Gloucester County School Board
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and Gloucester County School Board will come together on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. for a joint meeting.
Location: T.C. Walker Education Center Auditorium
Residents are encouraged to attend or tune in virtually to stay informed about discussions and matters impacting our County and public schools.
Watch Live: The meeting will be livestreamed here on Facebook and through the County's website.
View the Full Agenda Packet:
https://pub-gloucesterva.escribemeetings.com/
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♻️ DON'T MISS IT! Gloucester's FREE Household Harmful Waste Collection is TOMORROW! 🏡
Cleaning out your garage, shed, or storage areas? Now is the perfect time to safely get rid of unwanted household chemicals and other potentially harmful materials!
Gloucester County's Clean Community Office and Waste Management are hosting the Fall Household Harmful Waste Collection this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Hayes Convenience Center
7599 Guinea Road, Gloucester Point
✅ Items Accepted Include:
- Paints, paint thinners, and solvents
- Pesticides, herbicides, and pool chemicals
- Gasoline, antifreeze, and automotive fluids
- Household cleaners and chemicals
- Batteries and electronics
- Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Cooking oils and more!
🚫 Items NOT Accepted: Ammunition, explosives, fireworks, asbestos, medications, medical waste, or regular household trash.
💚 This event is FREE and open to Gloucester County residents only! Business-generated waste and commercial quantities will not be accepted.
Proper disposal helps protect our waterways, environment, and community. Take advantage of this opportunity to clean up around your home while keeping Gloucester beautiful!
🔗 Full details: https://gloucesterva.gov/clean-community/events/household-harmful-waste-collection-fall-2023-ea6ny-xxf5w-dkegy-pn7rx
#GloucesterVA #CleanCommunity #KeepGloucesterBeautiful #HouseholdHarmfulWaste
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Continue to celebrate 375 years of Gloucester County history this holiday season! - Available Nov 1st - $25
This special keepsake honors Gloucester’s rich heritage, cherished traditions, and vibrant community as we celebrate 375 years of history. A beautiful addition to your holiday collection and a lasting reminder of this milestone anniversary!
Ornaments will be available at the following locations:
The Gloucester Visitor Center, Gloucester County Treasurers Office, and both library branches. Shipping is not available.
Looking for a past years ornament? The Visitor Center and Treasurers office does have stock of older years on sale currently - while supplies last.
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Over 200 people attended last week's Gloucester TRIAD Senior Fair & Lunch event sponsored in part by the County's Emergency Management Department and Sheriff's Office.
The event included guest speakers and multiple vendors sharing information about senior safety and offering resources for older adults, caregivers, and families.
Other partners for the event included Bay Aging, Commonwealth Senior Living, Walter Reed Post Acute and Sanders.
Thank you to all who participated!
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George Bains has had a legendary career with Gloucester County, stretching back to 1988.
From helping build the reservoir we depend on for clean water, to forging a path as our first Director of IT, to instituting addresses in the more rural parts of our community, George has made a huge impact on day-to-day life in Gloucester.
He's served as the Interim County Administrator since April, and he's getting ready to pass the torch to Dr. C. Scott Davis in November.
We sat down to talk about the challenges and highlights of George's time here, and what he thinks could be next for the County.
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The Comprehensive Plan serves as our community’s roadmap for the future, helping guide decisions about growth, development, services and quality of life over the next 10–20 years.
And we want YOUR input!
Whether you’ve lived in Gloucester your entire life or recently made it home, your ideas and perspectives matter.
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Offered by Common Ground Worship Foundation: This one will be a little different. More acoustic, more intimate, just a chance to come together and lift up the name of Jesus under the stars.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, find a spot, and worship with us. A huge thank you to our friends at House of Ren for hosting Common Ground on the front lawn.
We’ll also be taking up an offering for Victoria Mack and her family. Victoria recently lost her daughter, Carley, after a long and difficult battle with her health. As a community, we want to surround her with love and support during this incredibly difficult season.
Come as you are. Let’s worship together and show what it looks like to truly be there for one another.
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Concert at Abingdon Church features:
Svyati Duo, organ and cello
Friday October 23, 2026 @ 7 PM
White Marsh, Gloucester County, October 23, 2026 – Abingdon Episcopal Church, on Route 17 in White Marsh, Gloucester County, will be hosting Svyati Duo, organ and cello, in the 2nd concert this season in the Arts at Abingdon Concert Series, our 38th year. The concert will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the church. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted. No reservations required.
The duo takes its name from Julian Collings and Rebecca Hepplewhite’s first collaboration as conductor and cellist in a performance of Tavener’s masterpiece ‘Svyati’ for solo cello and choir. Sir John Kenneth Tavener subsequently became the duo’s Patron the following year and remained so until his death in 2013.
Rebecca and Julian maintain a diverse and exciting repertoire, from Baroque sonatas through to substantial romantic and contemporary works, and are committed to performance music that displays the diversity of their wonderful instrumental combination.
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Let's work together to protect pets from rabies in Gloucester
Gloucester County Animal Control is partnering with some community organizations to offer a drive-through rabies clinic on November 7 at Gloucester High School.
Normally, rabies vaccines cost $20-$75, so getting your dog or cat protected for $10 is a win-win! You get to save money, and Friends of Gloucester County Animal Control VA gets donations to help take care of our shelter dogs.
Some FAQs about this event - there's no limit to how many pets you can bring through. Herd of hunting beagles? Bring 'em on! Crazy cat lady? We're crazy about your dedication to getting them vaccinated.
And no, you don't have to be from Gloucester to bring a pet through the clinic.
State law requires all dogs and cats over four months old to have a rabies vaccine. This is a great way to get that squared away. Take your sidekick for a pup-cup afterward; make a date of it!
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Replayed Post on Money, Health, and Other Things
The Virginia Cooperative Extension will revisit its series on retirement planning. This week, they will discuss estimating how much people need to save for retirement.
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October is here, and that means Secondhand Saturdays are back in Gloucester!
All month long, make Saturdays your day to shop local, hunt for hidden treasures and discover something new-to-you at Gloucester’s participating thrift, vintage and secondhand shops.
From one-of-a-kind finds and vintage gems to home décor, clothing and unexpected treasures, you never know what you’ll uncover!
Learn more about Secondhand Saturdays and start planning your treasure hunt.
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You'll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid!
Get ready for a holiday classic with Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism's Best Years Trip to see A Christmas Story!
Join us for a festive outing filled with laughter, nostalgia, and all the unforgettable moments from this beloved Christmas favorite! From Ralphie's Red Ryder BB gun dreams to the iconic leg lamp, this holiday adventure is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
This trip is for adults ages 50+, so grab a friend and join us for some holiday fun!
Registration closes October 24! Don't miss your chance to enjoy this Christmas classic with our Best Years crew!
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Experience Fall at Its Coziest 🍂 Homestead Market + Community Yard Sale
Join us Sunday, October 25 from 11–5 p.m. at the Old Page Grounds in Gloucester, VA for a picture-perfect autumn afternoon.
Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy blankets set the scene for a cozy, fall-inspired market celebrating simple living and local charm.
🛍️ Shop handcrafted goods, homegrown products, and seasonal décor
🥧 Enjoy baked treats, local eats, and all your favorite autumn flavors
🍁 Browse vintage finds and hidden treasures at the Community Yard Sale
🎃 Soak in a warm, small-town atmosphere perfect for the whole family
Whether you're hunting for one-of-a-kind finds or just enjoying a relaxing fall day, there’s something here for everyone.
Come stroll, shop, and savor the season.
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Pictures in the Park is BACK for the holiday season — and we’re starting earlier this year!
Join us on November 8 for a festive family photo session with this year’s backdrop taking you straight to the North Pole! The earlier date means you’ll have plenty of time to order those Christmas and holiday cards before the season gets busy.
Each 10-minute session includes 5 high-resolution digital images delivered through an online gallery. The quick sessions are perfect for families with smaller kiddos—or even your four-legged family members! Pets are welcome, but please make sure they remain on a leash. Check out some photos from last years event!
Registration is NOW OPEN, and sessions are limited! Reserve your spot and get those holiday photos checked off your list early this year.
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Honor a Loved One. Keep a Gloucester Tradition Alive.
During the holiday season, Gloucester transforms into a warm and festive community, reminding us to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who have helped make our community so special.
The anchor to our downtown holiday tradition is the community tree. As of 2026, the tree is officially managed by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and we pledge to continue the memorial recognition tradition of generous donors with honor and respect.
Residents are invited to submit a name in memory of someone special with a $50 contribution to support the Community Tree tradition.
Your loved one’s name will be displayed on a memorial banner in the Courthouse Circle from December 1, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Their name will also be read aloud during the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. on December 5, following the Gloucester Christmas and Holiday Parade.
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Calling all trucks, big rigs, and cool heavy equipment!
Sign-ups are officially open for the 2026 Touch-A-Truck event, happening Sunday, November 1 at the Old Page Grounds!
We want to fill the grounds with awesome vehicles and equipment for our youth to see, touch, and explore up close. And let’s be honest, we know plenty of grown-ups will want to check them out too!
Have a unique work truck, piece of heavy equipment, emergency vehicle, construction vehicle, or something else that would make kids stop and say, “WOW!”? We would love to have you join us.
Participating is also a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization while connecting with families throughout our community.
Interested in bringing a vehicle? Click the button below.
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We are pleased to announce that at last night's School Board meeting, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Lacie Harman as our new Director of Special Education.
Ms. Harman brings more than 18 years of experience in special education, including classroom instruction, school leadership, compliance, and divisionwide program administration. She currently serves as Coordinator of Special Education for Secondary Instruction and Transition in York County School Division.
Throughout her career, Ms. Harman has demonstrated a commitment to supporting students with disabilities, strengthening instructional practices, and building meaningful partnerships with families, teachers, and school administrators.
In addition to her service in public education, Ms. Harman served nearly nine years in the Air National Guard as an F-22 Avionics Specialist at Langley Air Force Base, including active duty service.
She holds master's degrees from the College of William & Mary and Old Dominion University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Youngstown State University.
Please join me in welcoming Ms. Harman to Gloucester County Public Schools. I look forward to the experience, leadership, and commitment to service she brings to our students, families, and staff.
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Thank you to Casper and Officer Brill for being on hand at last night’s School Board meeting. Casper turns 2 on October 31!
The meeting highlighted student achievement, community service, and updates supporting GCPS students and staff.
Dr. Stefan Mygas and Dr. Brian Fries presented the 2026 accreditation and accountability results. Six schools earned Distinguished ratings: Abingdon, Achilles, Bethel, Petsworth, Page, and Peasley. Botetourt Elementary and Gloucester High School Meet Expectations.
GCPS also ranks #1 academically in Region 3 for the second consecutive year. VDOE’s Region 3 snapshot places Abingdon, Botetourt, Petsworth, Peasley, and GHS among the top five schools at their respective levels, with GHS leading the region in science mastery.
These results reflect the work of students, teachers, staff, and families. Parents, positive experiences deserve to be shared, too. Please share your honest feedback about GCPS on Niche, not only when something goes wrong. Select “Parent,” then “Next.” Participation is voluntary.
Other meeting highlights included:
• Achilles fourth grader Thea Oast led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Page eighth grader William Sickles was recognized as Middle Schooler of the Month for academic effort, leadership, and helping classmates.
• GHS senior Ashlynn King, SCA Executive President and cosmetology student, was recognized as Senior of the Month.
• Emily and Isaiah Jones were recognized as Community Volunteers of the Month for their service to Achilles Elementary and its family events.
• Accent on Academics featured GHS Math Capstone seniors whose devices successfully protected eggs during a 10.5 meter drop.
• Student Advisory Council representative Kacy Dudley shared student perspectives.
• Dr. Mygas presented workforce readiness, Dr. Fries reviewed class size and enrollment, and Dr. Amy Stamm presented staff working conditions survey results.
• Deputy Superintendent Bryan Hartley provided updates on the Capital Improvement Plan, food service, and kitchen equipment.
• Superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu presented the FY28 budget calendar and proposed an anti bullying resolution, which the School Board approved.
Thank you to the students, staff, families, and volunteers whose work supports GCPS every day.
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Gloucester, Virginia 23061
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