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April 2025 NewsletterWelcome to our digital monthly magazine!
Colonial Beach Connector is the Town’s official newsletter. Click on the links to get more information. |
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Do you have an idea for a good community story or information about an event that you want to share? Send text & high-resolution photographs (jpg & png) to communications@colonialbeachva.gov. All material provided is subject to editorial review and revision and will be used as space and timing allow. IN THIS ISSUE Town Manager’s Office April Events Parks, Recreation, & Events Department Police Department Finance & Customer Service Department Public Works Department Community Development & Zoning Department Human Resources Department Town Clerk’s Office Town Website Link to Town Meeting Calendar
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| |  | From the Town Manager’s Desk: Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Spring is in the air—and so are the ospreys! As the days grow warmer and the waterfront comes alive, we welcome the return of another exciting tourism season in Colonial Beach. April is packed with events for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time. We kick off the month with a Parks & Recreation Morning Coffee Walk along the Potomac on April 11, followed by the Sip N’ Stroll through downtown that evening. The Virginia Osprey Foundation’s Annual Festival takes flight on April 12 at Town Hill, celebrating these magnificent birds. On April 13, grab your kite and join us for kite flying fun at Town Hill, hosted by Parks & Recreation. The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt is set for April 19, bringing families together for a cherished spring tradition. Finally, the month wraps up with the CoBe Pickleball Tournament at Torrey Smith Park on April 26 & 27, an event sure to bring excitement for players and spectators alike.
As the town awakens for the season, restaurants and shops are extending their hours, and new businesses are opening their doors. Now is the perfect time to get out and explore—walk along the beach, play tennis or pickleball, take a sunset stroll on the Boardwalk, or simply relax and soak in the beauty of the Potomac River.
Whether Colonial Beach is your home for a weekend, a season, or a lifetime, you’ll find that you fit right in. With its rich history, abundant wildlife, colorful golf carts, boating and marinas, vibrant visual arts, and live music scene, Colonial Beach truly is your Playground on the Potomac!
We look forward to seeing you out and about this season!
Warm regards,
Natasha Tucker, MBA/JD
Town Manager
Town of Colonial Beach |
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| APRIL FUN & FESTIVALS IN COLONIAL BEACH |
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| The Virginia Osprey Festival happens on Saturday, April 12 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Town Hill at the corner of Washington and Colonial Avenues as well as several other locations in and around Colonial Beach. Trolley, walking, and golf cart tours, special speakers, a kids corner, live demonstrations, and, of course, the ospreys are all there!
The Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt happens on Saturday, April 19 on Town Hill at the corner of Washington and Colonial Avenues. This charming annual event starts at 10:00 AM. Bring your baskets and be ready to meet the Easter Bunny who arrives on a firetruck! Hundreds of eggs are hidden throughout the area. You'll want to have your cameras ready!
CoBe on the Potomac hosts a Pickleball Tournament Weekend. There’s a Friday night reception and two days of pickleball play at Torrey Smith Park, 401 Dennison Street. Players can follow the QR code to sign up for the first ever Colonial Beach, Virginia pickleball tournament! Pickleball begins at 10:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. |
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| The Virginia Osprey Festival |
|  | The Annual Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt |
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| |  | The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting will be Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 PM at the Colonial Beach Town Center on 22 Washington Ave. |
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| The April Coffee Walk happens Friday, April 11 at 8:00 AM. Walking along the Potomac River starts and ends at the Colonial Buzz Espresso Bar at 215 Washington Ave. |
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| The April Sip N’ Stroll happens during 2nd Friday Artwalk, April 11 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM in the Downtown area (Sip N’ Stroll Boundaries: Colonial Avenue, the Beach, Boundary Avenue, and Washington Avenue). April volunteers are folks from the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. They’ll be raising money and helping you explore downtown Colonial Beach. For more information, and a walkable Sip N’ Stroll map, visit: https://colonialbeachva.gov/519/Sip-n-Stroll |
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Neighborhood Watch meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month. We hope to see those of you interested in the Neighborhood Watch program on April 24th at 5:30 PM in the Police Department conference room inside the Truist bank building at 416 Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach. |
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| The CBPD is proud to announce three new Colonial Beach
officer recruits entering the Police Academy: Wade Hill Nathanial Romias Brandon Aaron Please join us in congratulating
these new recruits. We
are so very proud of the
Colonial Beach Police.
Together we are #CBStrong |
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| |  | From the Finance Department: Make your payments in person or by mail at 315 Douglas Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443, or online at our payment portal (pay online): https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=CBTN Debit and credit card payments have a 2.95% convenience fee.
Special E-BILL MessageSign up for E-BILL by sending your name,
property address and a valid email address to: BILLING@COLONIALBEACHVA.GOV Be sure to include the word, “E-BILL”, in the subject line.
Please allow one billing cycle for processing.
If you sign up for E-BILL, no paper bill will be mailed!
If you have any questions or need assistance: 804-224-7183 |
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| |  | | The Department of Public Works
is proud to announce the newest addition to the team: Christian Summers
Please join us in welcoming Christian to the Department of Public Works. We are so grateful
for the Colonial Beach
Department of Public Works.
Together we are #CBStrong |
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| |  | | |  | Human Resources Department: Our mission is to foster a work environment defined by fairness, open communication, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect. We aim to deliver effective human resource management to attract and retain a qualified workforce that meets the needs of Colonial Beach while ensuring a positive experience for all employees. If you would like to join our team, you can find open positions by clicking this link: Colonial Beach Employment |
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| | | |  | | |  | | | |  |  | Link to Calendar of Meetings All town meetings, unless specified, are held at the Town Center
22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach 22443SPACEParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionTuesday, April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
Town Council Combined Work Session MeetingWednesday, April 2, 2025, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMPlanning Commission
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Board of Zoning Appeals
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Link to Town of CB agendas:SPACEColonial Beach Town Meetings are open to all. Your participation in Town Government is welcome. Town Council meetings are available to view in real time on the Town’s SPACE |
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| Colonial Beachin the News! |
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| One local volunteer group, Downtown Colonial Beach, puts the Town on the map by becoming a Mainstreet Affiliate. Click the yellow link to read more about it! |
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| Colonial Beach, Virginia is highlighted in the Virginia Tourism Official 2025 Travel Guide. Check out the pics by clicking the yellow link above! Click Here to learn how to get a free guide and Virginia map! |
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| According to Zillow, Colonial Beach, Virginia is No. 1! 10 Coastal Towns in Virginia Where You Get the Most Bang for Your Buck When Buying a Home (According to the Data) by Jon Dykstra |
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| Good things are
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