SATURDAY 5/4: International Migratory Bird Day at Wildlife Refuge
“International Migratory Bird Day” is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 32205 Seaside Road.
The event includes crafts, activities, games, story time, a brownie walk, and more.
Everyone is welcome and it is free!
Town Council Fails to Trim Budget, Favors Borrowing
By DORIE SOUTHERN
Cape Charles Wave
May 3, 2013
Last week Cape Charles Town Council instructed Town Manager Heather Arcos and Treasurer Kim Coates to sharpen their pencils and come back this week with a proposed budget that would not increase taxes.
The marching orders were to cut 2 percent from staff budgets across the board.
But at last night’s budget work session, Treasurer Coates presented only two options: 1) raise taxes to fund a higher budget, or 2) keep taxes at last year’s level but borrow money to make up the difference.
Given those choices, Council tentatively agreed to a budget exceeding the “equalized rate” by $77,844.
Town staff did make some cuts to reach even that figure, most significantly scrapping a proposed 1 percent cost of living allowance increase. Originally, Town staff had recommended a 3 percent COLA.
Additional savings are proposed to come from eliminating Town contributions to most community-funded activities, including the Tall Ships Festival, the Birding and Wildlife Festival, the Shore Soccer League, Star Transport, and the new Cape Charles by the Bay tourism website.
Left in the budget was $10,000 for July 4th fireworks. [Read more…]
‘Fishing Together’ by Jenni Potts Is a Photo Favorite
May 3, 2013
Judges for the Cape Charles by the Bay photo contest did not select Jenni Potts’ submission, “Fishing Together,” as one of the top three entries, but a lot of people really like it — so much so that last week “Fishing Together” became the cover page for the Cape Charles By the Bay Facebook page.
A total of 72 photographers submitted 451 photos for the contest, which are on display at Arts Enter through Sunday, May 12 (extended by popular demand).
The Wave will publish one photo from the contest each day during the exhibit. Click the ARTS tab at top of page to see earlier published photos.
Town Council Budget Work Session 6 p.m. Tonight
May 2, 2013
Cape Charles Town Council will conduct a budget work session 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Town Hall. The public may attend but not speak.
Town staff will present a revised budget reflecting a 2 percent reduction from the previous proposal.
Town Council requested the revision in an effort to keep from raising the tax rate higher than the amount needed to obtain the same amount of money as last year.
Because the meeting is only a work session, there will be no vote on the budget proposal. The Town plans to advertise a proposed tax rate coming out of this meeting without having voted on the rate.
Under state law, a municipality can not enact a tax rate higher than advertised. [Read more…]
‘Morning Vigil’ Among Top Three Cape Charles Photos
May 2, 2013
“Morning Vigil,” by Terry Carney, is one of three winning photos in the Cape Charles by the Bay contest. A total of 72 photographers submitted 451 photos, which are on display at Arts Enter through Sunday, May 12 (extended by popular demand). The Wave will publish one photo from the contest each day during the exhibit. Click the ARTS tab at top of page to see earlier published photos.
MAY CALENDAR for Town of Cape Charles
COMPILED BY CAPE CHARLES RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LIBRARY — The old library is closed, but the new library opens May 8 at 201 Mason Avenue. Phone number is still 757-331-1300. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include:
COMPUTER CLASSES for beginners every Tuesday at 11 a.m.
ARTS AND CRAFTS every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
STORY TIME every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
CAPE CHARLES HARBOR summer office hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday and all Holidays 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
NO DOGS allowed on the Cape Charles Beach from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from April 1 to Labor Day. All dogs must be on a leash in Northampton County.
MAY 2, 9, 16 – New Roots Youth Garden 4-5 p.m.
MAY 2 – 10:30 a.m., Parade of Books led by Foster, the Brown Dog Ice Cream dog. The Cape Charles Christian School will begin the move of the library to its new location.
MAY 4 – Crabby Blues Festival in Central Park, 3- 8 p.m. Tickets on sale and vendors on location.
MAY 17 – Black Drum Tournament sponsored by the Northampton County Chamber of Commerce.
MAY 18, 19 – Rhythms of the Shore at the Palace Theatre. Arts Enter School of Dance final performance. [Read more…]
SATURDAY 5/4: International Migratory Bird Day at Wildlife Refuge
“International Migratory Bird Day” is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 32205 Seaside Road.
The event includes crafts, activities, games, story time, a brownie walk, and more.
Everyone is welcome and it is free!
