Welcome...
It was the water that brought the first settlers to Poquoson. Though the water may still hold the spell over many a Poquoson resident today, Poquoson continues to attract new residents today for a variety of reasons. The City is in close proximity to major employment sites including military bases, NASA, and The Newport News Shipyard. Poquoson has a very low crime rate. The lack of serious crime is a testament to the sound values of Poquoson residents and the vigilance of the Poquoson Police Department. The Poquoson School System has consistently ranked among the best in the state. The City boasts a small town atmosphere with compatible neighbors who have a common interest in the well being of the City and their families.
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(Live streaming and archived Council meetings can be found by clicking the government tab above.)
Hot Topics
Follow the links below to obtain additional information on some of the hottest City topics:
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- Online Mapping
- Click above to access GIS mapping.
- Health Van
- The Health Dept. van once again visits City Hall the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9 am to noon.
- "Code Red"
- Click above to register for a high speed telephone notification service which will call you in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action.
- Mosquito Control
- Click above to review the City's Mosquito Control brochure containing helpful hints on how to prevent mosquito proliferation.
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- ATTENTION Bee Keepers
- Contact Public Works at 868-3590 to find out when aerial spray flights occur.
- "Smoke Testing"
- A "Smoke Test" sewer system evaluation will occur on Messick and Ridge Rds on 8/31/10.
- Land Use Study-Public Input Sessions
- Click above to review details on these meetings to be held 9/28/10.
- New Debris Services
- Beginning 10/18/10 a leaf collection service and beginning 11/6/10 a temporary collection site for landscape, bulky & white good items will become available. More info. forthcoming.
- Dandy Haven Tidal Gauge
- Click above to obtain tidal information for Back River and other waterways.
- PHS 100th Anniversary
- If you have memorabilia/pictures to include in the Anniversary Exhibit, call Diane Holloway, 868-7630.
- Colonial Services Board (CSB)
- Beginning July 1st the CSB's name will change to Colonial Behavioral Health. Click above to obtain add'l. information.
- JLUS
- Click above to obtain information on the Joint Land Use Study with Langley Air Force Base and upcoming public input sessions.
- Recycling/Chemical/ Compost Information
- Click above to download latest VPPSA flyer.
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Le Bar Sur Loup - Click above to visit the website of Poquoson's Sister City in France.
- Wind Information At Messick Point
- Click above to find out the wind speed & direction at Messick Pt.
- "Heads Up" Program
- Click above to download information & a registation form for special needs persons (elderly, handicapped, etc.) to receive assistance in emergency situations (flood, medical issues, etc.).
- Heritage Park Project Initiative
- Click above to review the updated rendering of the Park and click "HP" to obtain additional information on how you can participate.
City Documents (for review or download)
Popular Resources
Follow the links below to some of the most curent and commonly used resources here at The City of Poquoson.
- September Calendar
- Find out what is going on in Poquoson.
- Holiday Pickup
- Learn about special holiday procedures for trash pickup.
- Links
- Visit Poquoson Schools, Businesses & Organizations.
- Current Public Hearings/Public Notices-Advertisements
- Advertisements for City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Wetlands Board are included.
- Bidders' List
- Vendors interested in being placed on the City Bidders' List should contact Sherry Coffey at scoffey@poquoson-va.gov or (757)868-3025.
- Employment
- Looking for a career with The City of Poquoson?
- The Poquoson Museum
- Learn more and come take part in preserving our city's history.
- Poquoson.com
- Informative website about poquoson maintained by one of our very own.
- Location
- Find your way to our city using this helpful map.
- Environmental Links
- Click above to access the websites of several environmental agencies.
- Flood/Disaster Information
- Click above to review.
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