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November 2025 CB ConnectorWelcome to our monthly magazine! The Colonial Beach Connector is the Town’s official digital newsletter. |
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| REMINDERTown Offices will be closed:
Tuesday, November 4 Election Day
Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Starting at noon Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving
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| Have a News Tip?
Do you have an idea for a community story or information about an event that you want to share? Send text and high-resolution photographs (jpg & png) to sadams@colonialbeachva.gov. All submitted material is subject to editorial review and revision and will be used as space and timing allow.
IN THIS ISSUE Town Manager’s Office Parks, Recreation, & Events Department Police Department Finance & Customer Service Department Public Works Department Planning & Community Development Department Human Resources Department Economic Development Department Town Clerk’s Office Town Meeting Calendar Colonial Beach In the News Code Red Information
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| From the Town Manager:
As we head into November, I want to thank everyone for your continued partnership and engagement. This month we observe Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. As a proud Army veteran, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to all who have served, and to their families for the sacrifices they’ve made for our great nation.
Public Works is hard at work preparing for the winter season, with leaf collection, stormwater inlet cleaning, and roadway readiness already underway. You can help by keeping gutters and curb lines clear and by reporting any issues through our service request portal.
We’re also advancing key Capital Improvement Projects and finalizing year-end budget work to position the Town for a strong start to the new year. Your feedback matters greatly, and I encourage you to attend upcoming meetings, sign up for Town notifications, and share your ideas.
Wishing you and your families a safe, joyful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!
— Natasha Tucker, MBA/JD Town Manager |
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| From the Assistant Town Manager:
November is always a busy and productive month for our team as we prepare the Town for the winter season and wrap up several major initiatives before year’s end. Across departments, staff are working hard to keep projects on schedule, address maintenance needs, and deliver reliable service to residents.
Public Works has begun seasonal cleanup and storm preparation, ensuring equipment, inlets, and roadways are ready for colder weather. Our Finance and Planning teams are working on key components of the budget and Capital Improvement Plan, both of which will guide next year’s infrastructure and community priorities.
I’m grateful for the professionalism and teamwork across all departments. I’m equally grateful for the continued cooperation we receive from residents who take pride in keeping Colonial Beach moving forward.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
Kyler Brower, MPA
Assistant Town Manager |
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| Veterans of Foreign Wars Ceremony at the War Memorial
November 11th, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 2 Beach Terrace near the Town Pier
Join the VFW Post 10574 at the Colonial Beach War Memorial at 2 Beach Terrace for the Annual Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony. The special day honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both living and deceased, with a particular focus on thanking living veterans for their service. |
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| 📸 click, click, click… Portraits for All A Free Family Photo Event!
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 717 Marshall Avenue
Have you always wanted a great family holiday photo, but it just never quite works out? Maybe the kids can’t stay still, or it’s too crowded, expensive, or stressful to get a nice shot this time of year.
CB Parks & Rec and CB Explorers have you covered! Some of the talented photography instructors and students from World Photography Day last August are offering “Portraits for All” on Saturday, November 8 at the Colonial Beach Community Center.
We’ll have a relaxed, welcoming setting — indoors or outside — where you can come at a designated time, get your photo taken, and go! Your digital photo will be emailed within 24 hours, ready to share, print, or even use as your screensaver.
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM: Families with special needs 🕛12 PM – 2 PM: Senior citizens (couples, singles, or friendship groups) 🕓 2 PM – 4 PM: Open to everyone!
Want to include your pet? Just let us know ahead of time so we can be ready!
Free digital portraits, friendly faces, and lasting memories courtesy of Colonial Beach Parks & Recreation and CB Explorers.
To schedule your family portrait, email sadams@colonialbeachva.gov |
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| Friday, November 14
 Coffee Walk
8:00 AM Colonial Buzz 215 Washington Ave.
 2nd Friday ArtWalk
& Sip N’ Stroll 6:00-9:00 PM in Downtown Colonial Beach
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| CBPD Achieves State Accreditation
 The Colonial Beach Police Department has earned Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) accreditation—a mark of excellence recognizing its commitment to professionalism, integrity, and accountability. This rigorous, multi-year process reviews everything from leadership and training to community engagement and operations. The achievement reflects the department’s dedication to continuous improvement and its mission to serve Colonial Beach with distinction.
Click here to read more! |
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| Neighborhood Watch There will be no Neighborhood Watch in November or December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Neighborhood Watch meetings are generally held on the 4th Thursday of each month in the Police Department conference room inside the Truist Bank building at 416 Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach.
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| From the Finance Department:
💧 Payment Options for Your Utility Bill 💳 From the Office of Finance and Customer Service Did you know? You can choose to pay your utility bill monthly or quarterly! - Monthly: Pay $128.62 each month - Quarterly: Pay $385.86 every 3 months 📅 Quarterly bills are due: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Utility bills were due October 1 Penalty and interest applied November 1 Utility cut-offs begin November 17
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes DUE December 5
If you have questions or need help with payment options, we are here for you. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the Finance Department to arrange payment options 804-224-7183. Make your payments in person or by mail at 315 Douglas Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443, OR Pay online at our payment portal. Debit and credit card payments have a 2.95% convenience fee.
Special E-BILL Message: Sign 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 questions or need assistance CALL: 804-224-7183 |
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| Yard Debris Pick-up
 The next yard debris
pick-up week will be Monday, November 10 through
Friday, November 14 on your trash pick up day.
Help Keep Our Drainage Ditches Clean and Clear!
Yard waste like leaves, twigs, and grass clippings might seem harmless—but when left unmanaged, they can block drainage ditches and contribute to serious water issues in our community.
Drainage ditches are an essential part of our stormwater system. They collect and carry rainwater away from roads, driveways, and yards, helping to prevent floods and water damage. But when these ditches are clogged with debris, water backs up causing localized flooding.
Here’s how you can make a difference: Leave the leaves. Shred fallen leaves using a mulching mower to create natural fertilizer for your lawn. This reduces waste and keeps your soil healthy.
Be smart about bagging. Use paper yard bags for leaves, grass clippings and other yard debris for collection on yard debris pick up days.
Keep ditches obstruction-free. Never blow, rake, or dump leaves into ditches. Burning leaves near these areas is also a fire hazard and should be avoided.
Secure your stuff. Strong winds can carry toys, tools, and containers into drainage channels. Be sure to store outdoor items safely, especially before storms.
Use what the rain gives you. Rain barrels and redirected downspouts help reduce runoff while watering your plants naturally.
Scoop the poop. Pet waste left on the ground can wash into ditches and pollute our waterways with harmful bacteria. Always clean up after your pets.
One Rule to Remember
If it’s not RAIN, it doesn’t belong in the DITCH! |
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| The Colonial Beach Department of Planning & Community Development has the responsibility of guiding and facilitating the Town’s long and short-term development. This includes working with all stakeholders to develop the long-term comprehensive plan by making recommendations to efficiently and effectively guide future development for the benefit of present and future residents of the Town. |
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| Now You Know! In order to ensure health & safety, conformance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and other community standards, zoning permits are required for: Contact the Department of Planning & Community Development for more information or review the town’s zoning ordinances HERE. |
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| The planning & Community Development Office is NOW open four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM And Wednesdays by appointment. |
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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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| The Wonders of Walking for Wellness Walking does more than help us get from one place to another. It also helps keep us healthy — physically and mentally. Two of the best benefits of walking for fitness are that you don’t need to be athletic, and it’s free. All you need are comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Getting started Aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week. Start with 10–15 minutes once or twice a day, then slowly increase your time and distance. Staying motivated. The beauty of walking is that there are so many ways and places you can do it. You can follow the same routine every day or mix it up. To keep boredom at bay: • Chat on the phone. • Listen to a podcast or audiobook. • Look for trees, flowers, or animals along the way. • Meet up with a friend. • Savor the silence. • Snap photos and post what you see on social media. • Try going in the opposite direction. • Vary your pace, from medium to brisk. |
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| Light Up the Night
The Town's Economic Development Office and Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB) are working together to "Light Up the Night" this holiday season! This event is inspired by past CB Holiday lights displays as well as communities across the country. St. Augustine, FL, has been an inspiring example in illuminating their commercial district. DCB has purchased similar battery-operated luminarias to share with business owners as part of this project.
The Colonial Beach Community Foundation provided a generous grant to DCB to help purchase the luminarias. Krista Brown is leading the effort for DCB and recently sent a letter to all businesses within the designated Main Street District asking for their interest in having "Light Up the Night" luminaria, and by adding "white twinkly lights" to their holiday decor. Of note, the Osprey Festival suggests using yellow-toned white LED holiday lights rather than the brighter blue-toned white LED holiday lights since the yellow-toned lights do not pose a threat to our community's important bird population by interrupting their flight patterns as do the blue-toned white lights.
"Light Up the Night" joins the other Town holiday decorating efforts provided by Bob and Jan Swink and Merry Robertson on Town Hill, as well as the Town’s Public Works Department along our main corridors. If you would like to know more about how you can participate with "Light Up the Night" during the holidays, contact Krista Brown at kaj255@msn.com.
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| The Office of the Town Clerk Mission Statement: The Office of the Town Clerk serves the Town Council and the citizens of Colonial Beach by providing quality records control and documentation functions. As the lead communication team member for the Town, providing and disseminating accurate and timely information in a courteous fashion is the number one goal. |
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| Town Council
Town Council Work Session
Will NOT be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Town Council Regular Meeting will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 PM
Meetings are held at the Town Center 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443 |
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| Colonial Beach in the News! |
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| Downtown Colonial Beach helped put our community on the map by helping CB become a Mainstreet Affiliate. Click the yellow link above to read more!
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| Colonial Beach, Virginia is highlighted in the Virginia Tourism Official 2025 Travel Guide. Click the yellow link above! Click Here to learn how to get a free guide and Virginia map! |
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| Uses: The CodeRED® system will be used to send urgent communications from the Town of Colonial Beach.
When you see the following displayed on your Caller ID, you will know the call is from us: If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back. |
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