2022 Isle of Wight County living guide

Isle of Wight County Living Guide

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Board of Supervisors County Offices

Board of Supervisors controls spending in Isle of Wight

ATTEND A MEETING

The Board of Supervisors meets each month on the third Thursday with a closed session at 5 p.m. The public meeting starts at 6 p.m. and is held on the second floor of the community development building (old county administration building) on U.S. 258, midway between Smithfield and Windsor.

The Board of Supervisors also holds a work session that is open to the public at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Each of the five districts in Isle of Wight County elects a representative to the five-member Board of Supervisors. The supervisors are county residents who are popularly elected. Elections are held for a seat in each of the respective districts.

District 1 spans most of the town of Smithfield. District 2, formerly known as the Newport District, spans most of the Carrollton area. District 3, formerly known as the Hardy District, includes parts of Smithfield, Carrollton, Rushmere and the area near the county courthouse. District 4, formerly known as the Windsor District, includes the entirety of the town of Windsor and surrounding areas stretching up to parts of Carrollton. District 5, formerly known as the Carrsville District, spans from the county’s southern tip up along the Blackwater River to Isle of Wight’s border with Surry County.

The supervisors’ four-year terms are staggered. Representatives from Districts 1, 2 and 4 are elected in one year, and representatives from Hardy and Carrsville districts are elected two years later.

The Board of Supervisors appropriates funds for county operations and projects by using revenues acquired via the imposition of taxes. The supervisors establish and influence the direction of the county’s programs and

services through the taxes levied and the priorities set in the annual budget. Amendments to that budget may be made throughout the year.

The board also passes all ordinances and determines all policies that govern the county.

The five supervisors retain the final authority and responsibility for governmental matters that are not assigned to Constitutional Officers or other agencies.

Board agendas and meeting minutes are also available online at www. co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

District 3 (formerly Hardy District) Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman 5073 Owens Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net (H) 757-357-7359

District 2 (formerly Newport District) William McCarty Sr., Vice Chairman 10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314 wmccarty@isleofwightus.net (C) 757-646-4287

District 1 (formerly Smithfield District) Dick Grice 415 Muirfield Smithfield, VA 23430 rgrice@isleofwightus.net (C) 757-508-2755

District 4 (formerly Windsor District) Joel Acree 100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 jacree@isleofwightus.net (H) 757-255-2705

District 5 (formerly Carrsville District) Don G. Rosie II 29557 Walters Highway Carrsville, VA 23315 drosie@isleofwightus.net (C) 757-298-5074

Isle of Wight’s county government offices are located at the courthouse complex on U.S. 258. County offices are responsible for day-to-day operations ranging from economic development to overseeing zoning laws and from trash collection to public utilities.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

The county administrator’s office follows through on decisions made by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors and keeps the county government running. The county administrator, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, is the chief administrative officer of the county and manages the policies of the Board of Supervisors. Randy R. Keaton was appointed by the board as county administrator in September 2016.

An administrator’s main responsibility is to see that the affairs of the county are conducted responsibly. Other primary responsibilities include recommending services, public improvements and developing an annual budget for the county.

Those recommendations are reviewed and/ or revised by the Board of Supervisors. The administrator also supervises county employees.

The annual budget, developed by the administrator, is presented to the Board of Supervisors every spring.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

The county attorney provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and other county agencies.

The attorney prepares ordinances and drafts of resolutions for consideration by the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. The county attorney represents and attends all meetings of the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Wetlands Board and Board of Zoning Appeals and advises the boards of pertinent legalities and of the appropriateness of entering into closed, or executive, sessions.

The attorney also provides county department heads with advice and counsel. Before the county approves agreements or contracts, the county attorney studies the

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document and provides a recommendation as to its legality.

When necessary, the attorney defends the county in court or may initiate legal action on behalf of the county. The county attorney also keeps the board apprised of pertinent matters.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Planning & Zoning

The Division of Planning & Zoning is responsible for overseeing all planning efforts in the county by researching requests for zoning changes and proposals for new subdivisions and forwarding its recommendations to the Planning Commission.

The staff also supports the Planning Commission with long-range planning initiatives including the county’s Comprehensive Plan for growth and development.

The planning office researches and makes recommendations regarding subdivisions, zoning enforcement, rezoning applications, special use permits and conditional use permits.

The department’s long-term planning initiatives include updating and monitoring the Comprehensive Plan, which is the county’s planning guide for long-range growth. In order to develop such a plan, the department provides long-range analysis and planning of public facilities, utilities, transportation and land use.

Inspections

The Building Inspections Office is responsible for overseeing building codes compliance in the county. It also reviews construction plans and architectural drawings; issues building permits and plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits; and conducts on-site inspections for house renovations and additions, water and sewage connections, and the demolition or razing of any building or structure.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Economic Development strives to expand the county’s tax base by seeking new businesses to locate in Isle of Wight and to retain existing industries. The office is active in public relations efforts that market the county to businesses as a possible location.

The goal of the Department of Economic Development is to expand and strengthen the county’s tax base by the recruitment of new business and industry in the county and by providing the assistance necessary

for existing industries to enlarge operations. The department markets the county through public relations and advertising campaigns in trade publications. Further marketing expertise is provided by the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, of which the county is a member.

Part of the county’s business strategy is the development and marketing of the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park. This 1,500-acre, publicly-owned park is located on U.S. 460.

The department works in concert with the efforts of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in locating new industry to Isle of Wight and determining precise industrial sites suitable for industrial development.

BUDGET AND FINANCE

The County’s Budget and Finance Office prepares and manages the county’s annual budget. This office, under the guidance of the budget and finance director, studies matters that generally affect the county’s financial affairs.

The office is responsible for records, payroll reports, miscellaneous accounts receivable, accounting for county disbursements, and liaison with outside auditors during the annual audit.

UTILITIES SERVICES

The Department of Utilities Services coordinates the water systems, wells and sewer systems owned by the county that serve the residents of Isle of Wight and manages numerous projects. In addition, the department is responsible for implementation of the stormwater management program, and the erosion and sediment control ordinance.

The Utilities Division, which is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the county’s systems, handles new service problems for county residents and reviews plans for all utility installations proposed within the county.

Utility staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. To reach assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 357-2151 and the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office will dispatch the technician on call.

For more information about Isle of Wight County public utilities, visit www. co-isle-of-wight.va.us.

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County Offices

PUBLIC WORKS

The Public Works Department maintains county-owned buildings and grounds, is responsible for refuse collection, and coordinates with the Virginia Department of Transportation to address the county’s transportation needs. Residents may call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) to report road and ditch maintenance concerns.

The county operates a system of refuse and recycling centers. A refuse and recycling center site consists of large roll-off containers. Manned sites are in use at Jones Creek, Carrsville, Stave Mill Road, Wrenn’s Mill, Carroll Bridge, Burdette Road, Central Hill Road and Camptown. The county currently accepts yard waste, electronics, used motor oil, used cooking oil, plastic bags, scrap metal and singlestream recyclables (which is an assortment of paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.).

The Public Works Department, located at 13048 Poor House Road across Route 258 from the courthouse, also schedules the maintenance of departmental equipment; monitors the purchase of equipment and supplies, and receives citizen inquiries and complaints.

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE

The commissioner of the revenue, Gerald H. Gwaltney, is a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Isle of Wight County to a four-year term. The commissioner is responsible for assessing all property for local taxation and administering tax programs mandated by the Code of Virginia and Isle of Wight County ordinances.

State Income Tax

County taxpayers may file their Virginia State income tax return through the Commissioner’s Office as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than May 1. A return must be filed if you received Virginia source income and meet the Department of Taxation filing requirements which can be found at www.tax.virginia.gov.

Virginia estimated income tax can be filed quarterly through the Commissioner’s Office on May 1, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. A local filing helps to ensure that the return will be accurate before being sent to the Department of Taxation in Richmond. Federal forms are available at www.irs.gov.

Business Licenses

Business license renewals in Isle of Wight County are issued at the Commissioner’s Office and are due by March 1. New businesses are required to obtain a business license before the opening of the business.

Return of Business Tangible Personal Property and Machinery and Tools filings are due every year by May 1. Meals and Lodging taxes are other taxes administered by the Commissioner’s Office. Forms may be downloaded from the Commissioner’s webpage at www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

Real Estate

Real Estate assessment records are maintained by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. The office is responsible for transferring ownership of parcels and assessing new construction between general reassessments, which are conducted every four years. Property is assessed on July 1 for each fiscal year and ends on June 30 of the following year. The next General Reassessment will become effective on July 1, 2023.

Isle of Wight County’s Land Use taxation program is administered by the Commissioner’s Office. This program assesses agricultural, horticultural and forest land based on the property’s use. A five-acre minimum in agricultural or pasture use with a five-year history or a twenty-acre minimum in forest devoted to tree growth is required.

The Commissioner’s Office also administers the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Program which provides relief to those over 65 years of age or who are totally disabled, regardless of their age. Relief is provided for residential homes and mobile homes. The gross combined income of the owners(s) during the calendar year preceding the taxable year cannot exceed $50,200. Applicants should apply before June 30 to enroll in the program.

Tax relief for Disabled Veterans or their surviving spouse is eligible for real property exemption if the veteran’s disability is 100% service-connected, permanent and total. Other criteria must be met which is stated on the commissioner’s webpage at www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

Taxes We Pay 2022

Personal property taxes are based on the calendar year, Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Real estate taxes are based on the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) for the County and Town of Windsor and the calendar year for the Town of Smithfield.

Real estate

Isle of Wight — $0.85/$100 Smithfield — $0.19/$100 Windsor — $0.10/$100

Personal property (automobiles and trucks)

Isle of Wight — $3.90/$100 Smithfield — $1.00/$100 Windsor — $0.50/$100

Machinery and tools

Isle of Wight — $1.75/$100 on 40 percent of new cost Smithfield — $0.375/$100 on 40 percent of new cost Windsor — $0.10/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

State communications tax

Virginia 5 percent of the amount billed

Utility tax

Isle of Wight (elec.)

20 percent not to exceed $200/month (commercial)

20 percent not to exceed $3.00/month (residential)

Smithfield

Not to exceed $70/month (commercial) Not to exceed $1.00/month (residential)

Windsor

20 percent not to exceed $200/month (commercial)

20 percent not to exceed $3.00/month (residential)

Business personal property

Isle of Wight — $3.90/$100 on 40 percent of new cost Smithfield — $1.00/$100 on 40 percent of new cost Windsor — $0.50/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Business license tax

(Based on category of business and gross receipts)

Sales and use tax rate

Isle of Wight — 1 percent Virginia — 5 percent Tota — 6 percent

Boats and airplanes

Isle of Wight — $1.00/$100 Smithfield — $0.00/$100 Windsor — $0.50/$100

Meals tax

Isle of Wight — 4 percent Smithfield — 6.25 percent Windsor — 6 percent

Lodging tax

Isle of Wight 5 percent Smithfield 6 percent

Recreational campers

Isle of Wight — $3.90/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value Smithfield — $1.00/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value

Windsor — $0.50/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value

Personal Property

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for any passenger car, motorcycle, pickup or panel truck having a registered gross weight of less than 10,001 pounds. Vehicles must be owned or leased by an individual and used 50% or more for non-business purposes. Leased vehicles are eligible when the lessee is responsible for direct payment of the personal property tax by the terms of the lease agreement.

The Commissioner’s Office is located in the Administration Building at the courthouse complex. For more information or assistance, call 757-365-6222 or email CORIOW@ISLEOFWIGHTUS.NET.

Gerald H. Gwaltney Commissioner of the Revenue

Bob Mislan Chief Deputy Commissioner

Mailing Address:

Commissioner of the Revenue

P.O. Box 107

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Phone - 757 365-6222

Fax - 757 356-9731

Physical Address 17090 Monument Circle Suite 113 Isle of Wight, VA 23397

County

PARKS AND RECREATION

The Isle of Wight County Department of Parks and Recreation offers leisure service opportunities to the residents of the county. These opportunities range from an unsupervised experience at any of the county park facilities to participation in the many classes that are offered at several sites located throughout the county. In addition, this department is involved with many of the special events that are held in the county. In particular is the Isle of Wight County Fair held at Heritage Park on U.S. 258 near Windsor.

Facilities operated by the department are Carrollton Nike Park, Fort Boykin, Camptown Park and Otelia Rainey Community Center, Riverview Park and Robinson Park and the Jones Creek and Tyler’s Beach boat ramps. A skate park facility for in-line skaters and skateboarders is now offered at Carrollton Nike Park.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Department of Emergency Management’s focus is to assure that the fire and

rescue needs of the county are being met. The department acts as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the volunteer fire and rescue agencies that serve the county. Also, this department oversees the part-time paid personnel who have been placed in the various fire and rescue agencies to assist in meeting the staffing goals.

Other duties include improving emergency preparedness and working with the Department of Social Services regarding emergency sheltering. Also, the department assists various volunteer citizen committees and participates in regional emergency preparedness organizations.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Department of Information Technology is charged with ensuring that the county gets the full benefits of each technological investment. The department handles maintenance and use of county information databases, the Geographic Information System and the county website, www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

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County Offices

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resources Department assists county departments in attracting, retaining and motivating qualified employees. Human Resources is responsible for administering compensation programs, developing staff training, coordination of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, employee recruitment and performance assessment.

SOCIAL SERVICES

The Department of Social Services in Isle of Wight administers a wide range of benefit and service-orientated programs to county residents in need. Benefit programs are based on the income and resources of the applicant. The programs are funded and supported by federal, state and local authorities.

Social Services also offers serviceoriented programs including foster care, adoption, court liaison services, adult protective services, services to adults with impaired health or physical disabilities, employment services for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients and child protective services.

Social Services reports to the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services and the local administrative board. The department maintains confidential records pertaining to assistance and services provided. Annual budgets are submitted to the Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors, following approval of the Social Services Board.

Social Services also accepts and expends, on behalf of or for the benefit of any child or children committed or entrusted to the department’s care, funds or money paid for the support of the child.

Benefit Programs:

There is a wide range of benefit programs available to county residents, and applications can be done online using the Virginia Customer Portal at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - TANF provides temporary assistance and employment-related services to enable families with children to become self-supporting. Financial assistance is also available to relatives determined responsible for children who have been deprived of parental support.

Aid to Dependent Children-Foster Care

(ADC-FC) - Financial aid is available for children eligible for AFDC who have been removed from their homes and placed in the custody of a local social service board.

General Relief (GR) -This state and local program provides limited financial assistance. General Relief currently only provides aid for children living with nonrelatives. General Relief has a limited amount of funds available and when the funds are exhausted, no additional benefits can be paid.

Auxiliary Grants Program - Financial assistance may be available for certain persons with needs, blindness, and/or disabilities, in homes for adults whose income is insufficient to cover the cost of their care.

Medicaid - Provides payment for the medical care and treatment for incomeeligible family members and aged adults or those with verified disabilities.

Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps) - This program provides a debit card that can be used like cash to purchase allowable foods at participating stores.

Energy Assistance Programs - Incomeeligible households receive federal assistance with their home’s heating and cooling bills.

Services Programs:

In addition to payment programs, Social Services Department offers a wide variety of programs to meet other needs. Many of these are available to residents regardless of income.

Child Care Subsidy Program - provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of childcare so they can work or attend education/training programs. Program services are childcentered and family-focused and support the broader objective of strengthening families’ goals of economic self-sufficiency and quality early childhood programs for their children. Participating families may select any legally operating child day care facility eligible to participate in the program. Interested individuals can access the childcare site at https://childcareassist.dss.virginia.gov/access to see if they are potentially eligible and fill out and file an application online.

Intake Services - responds to crises that threaten the welfare, health or safety of individuals. Services include information and referral, initial screening and assessment and brief components such as crisis intervention and assistance with emergency needs. Referrals are generally

processed in the order received and for non-life threatening emergencies may take as long as 30 days for a decision.

Family Services - promotes and supports the development of healthy families and protects Virginia’s children and adults from abuse and neglect. It provides individuals and families with programs designed to prevent family violence, child neglect and family breakdown, including removal of the child or children and other crises. These services are intended to strengthen families’ capabilities and help families to function independently. Services offered include referral or assistance with parenting aid and education, budgeting, assessment, case management and other activities to support families. Services may also include assistance with independent adoptions in the form of home studies as resources allow and may include other court related services.

Child Protective Services - prioritizes and investigates or assesses valid complaint referrals of child abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18. It includes an immediate response when required on a 24-hour basis to reported allegations. Information is documented and casework includes assessment of immediate safety needs, service planning and, if needed, ongoing services. These services may also include emergency shelter for the family

and/or child, emergency medical care, legal proceedings, assistance with basic family skills, parent education, respite care and other activities designed to protect the child or children and strengthen family functioning. Family Partnership meetings and referrals to the Isle of Wight Family Assessment and Planning Team are also part of the varying levels of services.

Adult Services - provides persons with impairments 18 years and older and adults aged 60 years and older with services to maximize self-sufficiency; to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation; and to prevent, delay and/or reduce inappropriate placement. Services are also directed toward the family of that person. Adult services may include assessment and casework, assistance with home-based companion care or out-of-home placement services, and information and referrals for adult day care, nutritional services, guardianship proceedings and other services to aid the adult in remaining in their home.

Adult Protective Services - investigates complaints and reports of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disabilities 18 years or older and adults 60 years or older. This service includes the provision of assessment and casework in an attempt to stabilize the situation; prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation; and protect the disabled and elderly population.

County Offices

If appropriate and available, Adult Protective Services may include arranging for home-based care, adult day care, nutrition services, legal proceedings, placement and other protective and preventive services. The number to call to report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation outside of normal working hours is 1-888-832-3858 for the state hotline.

Employment Services - are provided to recipients of some assistance benefits programs on a mandatory basis to assist in regaining or securing employment. Services may include social casework and group work, job readiness, instruction, job search, work experience and supportive services such as childcare subsidy, transportation assistance, medical/dental care subsidy/referral and other activities necessary to reduce or eliminate roadblocks to successful employment.

Department of Social Services Public Services Building Courthouse Complex Isle of Wight, Va. 23397

Mailing address: Department of Social Services 17100 Monument Circle, Suite A Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Hours of operations: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday Main number: 757-365-0880

For Child Protective Services reporting, call 757-365-3688 or the state hotline after hours at 1-800-552-7096. For emergencies, after hours and the weekends, call 357-2151.

Director - Reynold W. Jordan Jr. Assistant Director – Gail Schreiner Family Services Supervisor - VACANT Self-Sufficiency Supervisor - Kimberly Bowden Benefit Programs Supervisor - Daphne Reid

Administrative Manager - Phyllis Barnett

ISLE OF WIGHT SOCIAL SERVICES 2022

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

County Board of Supervisors Liaison

Rudolph Jefferson

5073 Owens Ln. Smithfield, VA 23430 rjefferson@isleofwightus.net

Carrsville District

Linda Boone Randolph

PO Box 44 Carrsville, VA 23315 linda.boone-randolph@iowdss.com

Hardy District

Barbara Davis

13410 Wilson Ct. Smithfield, VA 23430 barbara.davis@iowdss.com

Newport District

Brenda Mathews 24409 Pine Tree Ln. Carrollton, VA 23314 brenda.mathews@iowdss.com

Smithfield District

Barbara Stafford 3 Moon Creek Cir. Smithfield, VA 23430 barbara.stafford@iowdss.com

Windsor District

E Regena Joyner 4376 Cox St. Carrsville, VA 23315 regena.joyner@iowdss.com

SMITHFIELD/ISLE OF WIGHT CVB

Interest in tourism in the county is growing and it is the mission of this department to effectively market the county’s local attractions and events to the general public. For more information on tourism activities, visit the website at www.genuinesmithfieldva.com.

ANIMAL SERVICES

Animal Services is responsible for the welfare of lost or stray dogs, cats and other animals in the county.

Officers patrol areas and pick up stray dogs or cats. Animal Services maintains an animal shelter near the Public Works compound on Poor House Road off Route 258. Cats and dogs are available for adoption from the shelter. The adoption fees for animals are as follows: Dogs and puppies are $90, cats and kittens are $75, and all other companion animals are $25 unless otherwise noted. Adopted animals must be neutered or spayed in accordance with state law.

Isle of Wight is one of only a few localities in Virginia where both dogs and cats must be licensed. Rabies certificates must be shown in order to purchase licenses.

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County Administrator

Randy R. Keaton

P.O. Box 80

Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-357-3191; 757-365-6204

E-mail: admn@isleofwightus.net

Assistant County Administrator

Donald T. Robertson 757-365-6202

E-mail: droberts@isleofwightus.net

Director of Community Development

Amy M. Ring, AICP 757-365-6211

E-mail: planning@isleofwightus.net

Building Official

W. Mark Drumheller 757-365-6315

E-mail: inspect@isleofwightus.net

Board of Supervisors’ staff

Economic Development Director

Christopher Morello 757-356-1969

E-mail: cmorello@isleofwightus.net

County Attorney

Robert W. “Bobby” Jones Jr. 757-365-1641

E-mail: bjones@isleofwightus.net

Finance Director

Stephanie Humphries 757-357-5949

E-mail: shumphries@isleofwightus.net

Human Resources Director

Michelle Clark 757-365-6266

Email: hrdept@isleofwightus.net

Information Technology Director

Jason Gray 757-365-6332

E-mail: it@isleofwightus.net

Utilities Services Director

Donald N. Jennings 757-365-6319

E-mail: utilities@isleofwightus.net

Public Works Director

Tony Wilson 757-365-1652

E-mail: tonyw@isleofwightus.net

Animal Control 757-365-6318

Parks and Recreation Director

David L. Smith

13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-2217 or 757-357-2291

E-mail: dsmith@isleofwightus.net

Smithfield/Isle of Wight CVB

Judy H. Winslow 319 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5182

E-mail: jwinslow@isleofwightus.net

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Federal and State Officials

Sen. Mark Warner

Washington office: 703 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC. 20510 (202) 224-2023 www.warner.senate.gov

Norfolk office: 101 W. Main St. Suite 7771 Norfolk. VA 23510 757-441-3079

Sen. Tim Kaine Washington office: 231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC. 20510 (202) 224-4024 Fax: (202) 228-6363 www.kaine.senate.gov

Richmond office: 919 East Main Street, Suite 970 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 771-2221 Fax: (804) 771-8313

Congressman Bobby Scott, 3rd 2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-8351 Fax: (202) 225-8354 bobbyscott.house.gov

2600 Washington Ave., Suite 1010 Newport News, VA 23607 757-380-1000 Fax: 757-928-6694

Congresswoman Elaine Luria, 2nd 412 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4215 luria.house.gov

283 Constitution Drive

One Columbus Center, Suite 900 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-364-7650 Fax: 757-687-8298

STATE OFFICIALS

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Office of the Governor Patrick Henry Building State Capitol 1111 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-2211 www.governor.virginia.gov

Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Office of the Lt. Governor 102 Governor St. Mailing address: PO Box 1195 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 786-2078 ltgov@ltgov.virginia.gov

Attorney General Jason Miyares Office of the Attorney General 202 North Ninth St. Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-2071 www.oag.state.va.us

STATE SENATE

3rd Senatorial District Sen. Tommy Norment

Capitol Office: Pocahontas Building Room No: E603 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 698-7503 district03@senate.virginia.gov

District office: 4801 Courthouse St., Suite 300 Williamsburg 757-259-7810 Fax: 757-259-7812

Mailing address: P.O. Box 6205 Williamsburg, VA 23188

18th Senatorial District Sen. L. Louise Lucas

Capitol Office: Pocahontas Building Room No: E604 900 East Main Street (804) 698-7518 Fax: (804) 698-7651 P. O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218

District Office: PO Box 700 Portsmouth, VA 23705 757-397-8209 Fax: 757-966-9671 Richmond, VA 23218 district18@senate.virginia.gov

14th Senatorial District Sen. John A. Cosgrove

Capitol Office: Pocahontas Building Room E607 900 East Main Street (804) 698-7514 Fax: (804) 698-7651 district14@senate.virginia.gov

District Office: P.O. Box 15483 Chesapeake, VA 23328 547-3422

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

64th House District Del. Emily Brewer

Capitol Office: Pocahontas Building Room E414 900 E. Main St. Richmond Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 698-1064 DelEBrewer@house.virginia.gov

District Office: P.O. Box 5 Smithfield, VA 23431 757-239-1213

75th House District Del. Otto Wachsmann

Capitol Office: Pocahontas Building Room E221 900 E. Main St. Richmond Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 698-1075 Delowachsmann@house.virginia.gov

District Office: P.O. Box 268 Stony Creek, VA 23882

Voting

VOTER REGISTRAR

The Isle of Wight County Director of Elections/General Registrar represents the county as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia in matters pertaining to voter registration and represents the community. The Voter Registrar also assists the Electoral Board.

The Director of Elections/General Registrar for Isle of Wight County is: Lisa E. Betterton 17106 Monument Circle P.O. Box 77 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 Phone: 365-6230 lbetterton@isleofwightus.net

The Isle of Wight County Electoral Board is comprised of a three-member panel appointed by the judges of the Circuit Court, and is responsible for all elections that are held.

The members of the Electoral Board serve staggered terms of three years, each term commencing on March 1 and expiring the last day of February three years hence. The board is made of two members of the political party of the governor in office at the time the appointment is made.

The Isle of Wight Electoral Board members are:

Inetha N. Holmes, Chairman Caleb Kitchen, Vice-Chairman Geoffrey McFather, Secretary

Normally, two elections are held each year — a primary in June and a General Election in November. In a presidential election year there are four elections — the Presidential primary in March, the Smithfield town election in May, a primary in June, and the Presidential election in November.

For more information about becoming an officer of election, registering to vote, past and upcoming elections, polling locations, and the Director of Elections/Electoral Board, visit the county website at www.iwus.net or call 757-365-6230.

county students in grades 9-12. Smithfield Middle School (grades 7-8), adjacent to Smithfield High, and Georgie D. Tyler Middle School (grades 6-8), several blocks away from Windsor High, serve the county’s middle school population. Carrsville Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School, in the southern portion of Isle of Wight, enroll students in grades K-5. Carrollton Elementary and Hardy Elementary, in the northern end of the county, house grades K-3 and K-4 respectively. Westside Elementary, in the town of Smithfield, serves students in grades 4-6.

Registration and Enrollment

A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the current school year in order to enter kindergarten. Students are assigned to schools based on their parents’ or legal guardians’ home address. Chil-

dren new to IWCS must register online at: https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/ enrollment. The following documentation must be provided to the zoned school in order to complete the registration process: birth certificate, immunization record, physical examination record, proof of Isle of Wight County residence. Legal guardians must also provide proof of guardianship.

Closures

If schools are closed or on a delayed opening due to inclement weather, students and parents will be notified by the following methods: Connect 5 (notification to parent’s choice of home phone, cell phone or email), the division website, and TV stations. Isle of Wight County Schools is active on social media, with both Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/IsleofWighCountySchools) and Twitter (@IWCSchools) accounts. Links to both accounts can be found on the division website: www.iwcs.k12.va.us

Isle of Wight County Schools 820 West Main St.

Superintendent: Dr. Jim Thornton 757-357-4393

Schools

ISLE OF WIGHT SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board is composed of five members who are elected, by voting district, to four-year terms. The board members are responsible for enacting policies and approving annual budgets, major expenditures, and staff contracts. The School Board also appoints a student liaison representative, alternating between Smithfield High and Windsor high schools.

Regular meetings of the Isle of Wight County School Board are now held on the second Thursday of each month in the boardroom of the Isle of Wight County courthouse complex on Route 258, unless otherwise announced. A closed session begins at 5 p.m. and the open session begins at 6 p.m. Board agendas, approved minutes, and a schedule of meetings are available on the division’s web site, www. iwcs.k12.va.us.

Residents are invited to attend and participate in regular board meetings. Residents wishing to address the board on a scheduled agenda item should contact the School Board Clerk at 757-357-8841 no later than one day prior to the scheduled meeting. Those who wish to speak on topics not on the agenda may sign up the day of the meeting may sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the signup sheet placed at the entrance to the board room. Comments not related to an agenda item will be heard at the end of the meeting.

Meetings are also recorded and can be viewed on Charter cable and the Isle

of Wight County Schools Facebook page: facebook.com/IsleofWightCountySchools.

Denise Tynes, Chairwoman

District 1, (formerly Smithfield District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2023

Phone: 757-353-8146

Email: dtynes@iwcs.k12.va.us

Michael Cunningham, Vice Chairman

District 3 (formerly Hardy District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2025

Phone: 757-353-7880 Email: mcunningham@iwcs.k12.va.us

Renee Dial

District 2 (formerly Newport District) Appointed through Nov. 8, 2022 special election Phone: 757-353-8013 Email: rdial@iwcs.k12.va.us

Michael Vines

District 4 (formerly Windsor District)

Appointed through Nov. 8, 2022 special election Phone: 757-353-7706 Email: mvines@iwcs.k12.va.us

John Collick

District 5 (formerly Carrsville District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2025 Phone: 757-353-8153 Email: jcollick@iwcs.k12.va.us

Paul D. Camp Community College

The Camp Community College service area, which is composed of Franklin and Suffolk, and counties of Southampton and Isle of Wight, is vital to the college’s mission to provide “accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community development in our service region, while supporting success for a diverse student population, and fulfilling the needs of our employers.” Camp is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System.

Camp Community College’s Center at Smithfield, established in 1993, is located on the second floor of the Blackwater Regional Library’s Smithfield branch on James Street.

high schools. The Dual Enrollment program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college coursework while still in high school, earning high school and college credit simultaneously.

A vital arm of Camp Community College is its Division of Workforce Development, which offers a broad array of training and services to meet the needs of new and established employers throughout the college’s service region.

Isle of Wight Academy

Isle of Wight Academy is a college preparatory school located across from the historic Isle of Wight Courthouse on Route 258.

Isle of Wight Academy’s preschool enrolls 2- to 4-year olds. The preschool and childcare center operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before and after-school programs, as well as a summer program, are offered.

Isle of Wight Academy

P.O. Box 105 17111 Courthouse Hwy. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 Phone: 357-3866 Fax: 357-6886 www.iwacademy.com

At the center, the college offers an array of general education courses in areas such as English, history, humanities, mathematics, psychology and sociology, as well as career pathways courses in emergency medical services, business information technology and early childhood education. Traditional classroom settings are offered as well as interactive video and hybrid courses. A hybrid course is one in which a portion of the course is taught online, providing students with an opportunity to utilize distance learning.

Through the campuses in Franklin and Suffolk and the center at Smithfield, the college is able to offer a variety of two-year associate degree programs, one-year certificates and career studies certificates that take less than one year to complete. Through articulation and guaranteed admissions agreements, Camp students with an associate degree can seamlessly transfer to more than 20 four-year colleges in the state.

Dual Enrollment courses are also offered at Smithfield and Windsor

Workforce Development offers a wide variety of open enrollment, online and community education classes, as well as customized training. Many businesses and organizations take advantage of the Division’s WorkKeys job profiling and job candidate assessment services. There are numerous new programs and initiatives being developed that are in line with community and business partners’ latest needs and are designed to prepare students for immediate job opportunities.

The college maintains a nucleus of full-time faculty members who teach classes at Smithfield, and recruits high-quality adjunct faculty from the Isle of Wight community as well. In addition, a number of Isle of Wight residents serve on Camp boards and the Regional Workforce Development Council, helping to ensure the college’s success across the service region.

Regular office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, with instruction/classes from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information, call 9256340 or visit www.pdc.edu.

FARM SERVICES AGENCY

The Isle of Wight/Surry Farm Service Agency manages the assistance programs for farmers and landowners laid out in the federal Farm Bill. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of the agricultural industry and to provide assistance to farmers in times of disaster. These offices certify farmers for farm programs and pay out any payments earned under these programs.

County Committee members are made up of local farmers and are the local authorities responsible for fairly and equitably resolving local issues while remaining dually and directly accountable to the Secretary of Agriculture and local producers through the elective process.

The agency’s responsibilities are organized into five areas: conservation, price support, disaster assistance, farm loans and commodity operations.

For more information relating to federal farm programs, call or stop by the FSA office at 203 Wimbledon Lane in Smithfield.

Isle of Wight/Surry FSA Office

203 Wimbledon Lane, Suite A Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7004

Daniel M. Dawley, County Executive Director

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Virginia Cooperative Extension provides unbiased agricultural information that enables people to improve their lives. Building on the strength of our agriculture, natural resources, family and community heritage, VCE enables people to shape their futures through research-based educational programs. Recognizing that knowledge is power, the office serves people where they live and work. Audiences are involved in designing, implementing and evaluating needs-driven programs.

VCE is the link between the two landgrant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State, and the Isle of Wight community. The local extension agent provides outreach to people in the community and works to disseminate the latest information and research.

Isle of Wight residents can access educational resources from the two universities by contacting the local extension service office. Extension agents specializing in Community Viability, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), and Family and Consumer Sciences provide educational programs designed to help families help themselves and make sound decisions. New youth members and adult volunteers are always welcome in the 4-H and ANR programs of the Isle of Wight Extension.

The ANR program is designed to provide unbiased information to both the commercial grower as well as the individual homeowner on:

• Pesticide Safety Training

• Soil Testing and Fertilization Recommendations

• Insect, Disease and Weed Identification and Control Measures

• Horticulture needs and issues

• Lawn Management

Included in the ANR program are the Western Tidewater Master Gardeners and the Historic Southside Master Naturalists. Isle of Wight boasts a strong Master Gardener & Master Naturalist club to support horticulture/homeowner needs. The purpose of the programs are to prepare volunteers to implement university-based Cooperative Extension educational programs to address community issues and needs. When an individual volunteers as a VCE-Master Gardener or VCE-Master Naturalist, he or she acts as an expert of VCE. For more information, contact the local extension office at 365-6262/6261 or visit them on the web at www.isle-of-wight. ext.vt.edu.

Isle of Wight Extension Service

Public Service Center

17100 Monument Circle, Suite B Isle of Wight, VA 23397

757-365-6261

Health Department

The Isle of Wight County Health Department is located on South Church Street in Smithfield.

Mandated services include family planning, immunizations, WIC services, communicable disease control, sexually transmitted disease prevention and vital statistics monitoring. Also included are permits and inspections of individual onsite sewage systems, private wells, restaurants, mobile food units, catering, special events, migrant labor camps, hotels and campgrounds. Rabies investigation and control are part of these important services.

The nursing department is also responsible for Medicaid nursing home screening.

Some services are provided at no charge; others are based on income. Patients are required to bring proof of income and identification to complete an eligibility form.

The department’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Isle of Wight County Health Department 919 S. Church St. Smithfield 757-357-4177 Fax: 757-357-2838

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on holidays.

Western Tidewater Free Clinic

Western Tidewater Free Clinic provides high-quality, non-emergency healthcare to the residents of Western Tidewater who cannot otherwise afford it. WTFC’s service area covers 2,200 square miles and includes the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and the counties of Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry and Sussex.

The Clinic, located at 2019 Meade Parkway in Suffolk, serves residents, age 18 or older, who are uninsured, underinsured, and underserved and live at or below 300% of the federal poverty

level and are not eligible for Medicare or VA benefits.

Comprehensive health services are provided, including general and specialty medical care, dental care, vision care, prescription medications, care coordination/case management, lab and diagnostic testing, women’s health services, mental health counseling and access to hospital services and surgeries.

More information can be found online at www.wtfreeclinic.org or by calling 757-923-1060.

Fire & Rescue services in Isle of Wight County are provided through a combined service delivery model composed of hundreds of dedicated volunteers and county employees. These combined services save the county taxpayer money each year and are a source of pride, not only for members but also for the communities they serve.

Due to the costs associated with providing career staffing (primarily for EMS), the county has implemented a Revenue Recovery System in lieu of raising funds through an increase in the county’s tax rate. This system consists of billing patients for ambulance transports to local hospitals.

Patients will be asked to provide their medical insurance information so their insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid may be billed directly.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) EMS care and transport is provided from the following locations; Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department.

These organizations utilize modern apparatus equipped with technologically advanced medical equipment, enabling responders to provide the same level of care available in localities with much larger

departments.

Responders are certified under rigid state training standards and have Emergency Medical Technician certifications up to the Paramedic level.

The departments also work closely with several regional air ambulance agencies. Through this cooperation, emergency workers are able to airlift critical patients directly to medical facilities.

Fire Protection

Isle of Wight County is divided into five geographical zones, and each of these areas is primarily serviced by one of Isle of Wight County’s five volunteer fire departments. The County also has mutual aid agreements in place with surrounding jurisdictions. Residents in these zones should call 911 for emergency assistance.

Isle of Wight Fire Rescue departments are independent and are responsible for their own governance and finances; however, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors makes public funding available to support the departments, assisting with operating costs and equipment purchases. The county owns the buildings that house all of the volunteer departments.

Carrollton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 757-238-2474

Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department 757-569-9723

Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad 757-357-2587

Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department 757-357-3207

Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department 757-357-3231

Windsor Volunteer Fire Department 757-242-3191

Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad 757-242-6760

County Department of Emergency Services (DES) 17140 Monument Circle 757-365-6308

Circuit Court

The Isle of Wight County Circuit Court Clerk offers many services for county residents, such as recording deeds, plats, judgments, financing statements and civil law cases, and issues marriage licenses, and processes passport applications.

This is also the probate court where wills are recorded and persons are appointed to administer estates. The Circuit Court Clerk also coordinates the services for Isle of Wight Circuit Court. Isle of Wight is a member of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Southampton, Suffolk and Franklin.

Isle of Wight convenes every Wednesday for criminal cases and any other days of the week for civil cases. The Circuit Court Clerk sits in on all Circuit Court proceedings and records the outcomes of the trials. The Clerk’s Office maintains files of all civil and criminal suits.

In preparation for Circuit Court proceedings, the clerk coordinates the annual effort of making a jury list. Registered voter and driver’s license lists are run through a computer producing a random list and jurors are selected from that list.

The clerk schedules criminal and civil trials, summons witnesses for those trials and coordinates the other details of a court proceeding to make trials run smoothly.

Many Isle of Wight documents and records date back to the 17th century, and the clerk is actively restoring and preserving the materials. Historians and genealogists

frequent the office in search of historic information.

In a continuing effort to restore old books and documents, the clerk, each year, applies for a Library of Virginia grant, for the purpose of restoring and preserving our old books and documents. The LVA allows one grant cycle a year.

The Clerk has completed the ongoing project of digitizing records back to the beginning of record keeping the Clerk’s Office. All wills and deeds, and indexes beginning 1647 to the present are online, under Secure Remote Access, pursuant to the Code of Virginia. Old marriage records have been digitized and on computer for viewing in the Clerk’s Office Records Room.

Genealogical records are now digitized by Family Search and are online, as cited on the court’s home page with the Isle of Wight County website, under Genealogy.

Circuit Court Judges

Carl Edward Eason Jr., Chief Judge

Robert H. Sandwich Jr., Judge

Lawson Wayne Farmer, Judge Matthew A. Glassman, Judge

Kathleen S. Torrence, Clerk

Clerk’s Office

Young-Laine Courts Building 17000 Josiah-Parker Circle 365-6233

General District Court

The Isle of Wight County General District Court consists of three divisions — criminal, civil and traffic.

The criminal division tries misdemeanor charges committed within the county. These carry a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $2,500. The court also hears preliminary hearings in felony cases.

The civil division tries disputes up to $25,000 and issues garnishments, writs and abstracts once a judgment has been entered.

The traffic division tries citations for traffic violations and more serious traffic offenses, such as driving under the influence.

Hon. Alfred W. Bates III, presiding judge, chief judge

Hon. Nicole A. Belote, presiding judge

Hon. Helivi L. Holland, judge Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6243

Clerk of General District Court Glenda Mae Wadford 757-365-6244 Fax: 757-365-6246

Commonwealth’s Attorney

Every county, and cities of a certain minimum size, have a locally elected Commonwealth’s Attorney as required by the Virginia Constitution.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney represents the citizens of Virginia in all felony matters and in many misdemeanor cases, including driving under the influence, domestic assault, drug charges and all school-related matters.

For Isle of Wight, Georgette C. Phillips serves as the commonwealth’s public prosecutor.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney advises the county’s law enforcement agencies of their possible legal avenues on cases and provides training to law enforcement. She drafts indictments and presents them to the grand jury of the county on term day, which is held on the second Monday of every other month beginning in January.

As one of five constitutional officers, the Commonwealth’s Attorney is elected every four years, with the next election

taking place in the fall of 2023. Candidates for the position must be members of the Virginia State Bar (licensed attorneys), and residents of the county in which they are seeking office.

As outlined in the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth’s Attorney also has several responsibilities outside of the criminal realm. Other duties include some civil matters, such as vehicle and weapon forfeitures, habitual offender restorations and Freedom of Information Act proceedings. The Commonwealth’s Attorney also advises local government in areas such as the Conflict of Interests Act.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Georgette C. Phillips gphillips.iwca@gmail.com

17000 Josiah Parker Circle Post Office Box 112 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-357-7312

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

The Isle of Wight Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handles cases involving people under the age of 18. Cases range from juvenile traffic and criminal charges to matters involving abuse and neglect, child custody and visitation, and cases involving juvenile victims.

The court also issues the second part of an operator’s license to juveniles in a special afternoon session, normally on the first Monday of each month.

As indicated by the court’s name, domestic relations are also handled in J&DR court. The court hears all criminal cases involving immediate family members, spouse abuse cases and non-support cases.

The J&DR Court convenes on Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. The judges sit on a rotating basis and also serve the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and Southampton

County.

The Fifth District Court Services Unit receives all support, family and spouse abuse, custody, visitation, abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency petitions. Adult warrants are obtained through the magistrate’s office.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judges

Hon. James E. Wiser, presiding judge, chief judge Hon. Stan D. Clark, judge

Clerk of Court

Nicole Noia Council, Clerk of Court ncouncil@vacourts.gov 757-365-6237

Fax: 757-357-9086

The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office is led by James R. Clarke Jr. He has served in local law enforcement for over 21 years. Prior to joining Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office, he was employed with the Smithfield Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant.

The agency is composed of five divisions: Administrative Services, Courts/ Civil Process, Investigations, Uniform Patrol and Animal Services.

In the event of an emergency, the Sheriff’s Office should be reached by dialing 911. All other matters should be handled by dialing 757-357-2151 or individual numbers as listed. Staff can be reached via e-mail by using their first initial and last name @isleofwightus.net, e.g., jclarke@isleofwightus.net.

Sheriff

Sheriff James R. Clarke Jr.

Virginia State Police

The Virginia State Police is an integral part of law enforcement in Isle of Wight County.

The Virginia State Police provides traffic and criminal law enforcement across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Isle of Wight is located within the Chesapeake Division, which encompasses seven major cities and the surrounding 14 counties.

Troopers enforce criminal laws, provide security and safety services, investigate automobile accidents, and provide assistance to the local Smithfield Police Department, Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, and Windsor Police Department.

Equipped to handle unordinary situations, the State Police are equipped with bomb disposal vehicles, armored vehicles, and an aviation unit containing both helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts. Other

specialties in enforcement include; canine units to include bomb, drug, and tracking/ patrol canines, search and recovery team, tactical response team, crime scene units, and an accident reconstruction unit, to name a few.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation offers its expertise in criminal investigations, arson investigation, narcotic investigations, internet crimes, polygraph examination, financial crimes, insurance fraud and a motor vehicle theft investigations unit.

The Isle of Wight/Southampton County State Police area office is located at 30010 Camp Parkway in Southampton County. Residents can reach the State Police by dialing #77 on a mobile phone which gives a direct connection with a State Police Dispatcher in Chesapeake.

SheriffWindsor Police Department

The Windsor Police Department is located at 56 E. Windsor Blvd. in the Town of Windsor and provides 24-hour professional law enforcement services for the town. The department consists of seven full time officers and also has an auxiliary police force consisting of two certified officers.

Windsor Police Department 56 East Windsor Blvd. Windsor, VA 23487

Website: https://www.windsor-va.gov/ page/windsor-police/

For Emergencies Dial: 911 Non-Emergency Line: 757-242-6799

Chief of Police Rodney D. “Dan” Riddle Email: rriddle@windsor-va.gov

Police Fax: 757-242-0328

Crimeline: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (562-5887)

Smithfield Police Department

The Smithfield Police Department provides professional law enforcement for the Town of Smithfield. The Department consists of a chief of police, 22 police officers and four administrative support personnel.

A full-service agency, the department provides a wide range of services. They include a variety of specialty teams, such as bicycle patrol, police boat and emergency response teams. The Department is involved in a variety of crime prevention programs that encourage the use of strategies to eliminate or reduce the opportunity for crime for residents, youth and business.

Communications is accomplished through an enhanced 911 system housed at Isle of Wight Courthouse. It is currently managed under a joint consolidation agreement between the

Town of Smithfield, Town of Windsor, and Isle of Wight County. Furthermore, the Department is involved in a statewide and national information-sharing program that allows the sharing of data from record management systems with other law enforcement agencies across the nation.

Smithfield Police Department 913 South Church St. Smithfield, VA 23431

For Emergencies Dial: 911 Non-Emergency Line: 357-3247

Crime Line 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-5625887, press 10)

Chief of Police Alonzo Howell

For Emergencies Dial: 911

Towns

Isle of Wight County is home to two towns, Smithfield and Windsor. Town residents elect members to their own town councils, which oversee the town’s affairs. The two towns also play an integral part in county government.

Smithfield and Windsor residents pay

town taxes in addition to their county taxes, and in return receive a variety of extended services. Towns are similar to special taxing districts, in that they provide services not offered by counties and collect the funds for these services.

Windsor

The Town of Windsor was incorporated in 1902; it has a population of about 2,600 and is four square miles.

Windsor is located on U.S. 460 in the middle part of the county.

Windsor residents elect a mayor and six representatives to the Windsor Town Council, which sets policies and governs the town. The town manager and his staff implement and enforce the policies established by council and oversee the town’s daily operations.

Windsor residents must also pay town taxes in addition to their county taxes. For these taxes, they receive a variety of services including door-to-door trash collection, police protection, and sidewalk and street-light maintenance.

The Windsor Branch of the Isle of Wight County Public Library opened in January 1995. The library is located on Duke Street.

Robinson Park, located on Duke Street, is the town’s multi-purpose park. The park is dedicated to former Mayor M.H. Robinson, and it is maintained by the Isle of Wight Department of Parks and Recreation.

The Windsor Town Office is located at 8 E. Windsor Blvd., and it is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Town of Windsor

P.O. Box 307

8 East Windsor Blvd. Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4288 www.windsor-va.gov

WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

(Meet on second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.)

Glyn Willis, Mayor 757-242-3420 glynwillis@windsor-va.gov

Greg Willis, Vice Mayor 757-242-3281 gwillis@windsor-va.gov

Jake Redd jredd@windsor-va.gov

J. Randy Carr 757-242-9600 rcarr@windsor-va.gov

George Stubbs 757-242-4123 gstubbs@windsor-va.gov

Walter Bernacki 757-404-2586 wbernacki@windsor-va.gov

Kelly Blankenship 757-641-9380 kblankenship@windsor-va.gov

Town Attorney Fred Taylor 200 N. Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 757-926-0078

Windsor Town Hall

8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor, Va. 23487 757-242-4288

Fax: 757-242-9039 Website: windsor-va.gov

Town Manager William G. Saunders IV

Smithfield

Smithfield, located in the northern end of the county, Smithfield is the older of the two towns in the county.

Smithfield is one of colonial Virginia’s best-preserved communities, and its historic district is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The town is governed by a sevenmember council elected by town residents. The town’s mayor is selected by the council members.

The Smithfield Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and the Smithfield Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month, both at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Historic and Architectural Review meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held at The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church St. at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

Smithfield’s treasurer’s office, water and sewer department and planning engineering and public works department are in Town Hall, located at 310 Institute St. Town Hall Administrative offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The town manager’s office and clerk’s office are located at 911 S. Church St., and the police department is located at 913 S. Church St. Further information regarding the town is available on the town’s web site, www.smithfieldva.gov, and on the town’s local cable channel, Channel 189.

Town of Smithfield P.O. Box 246 310 Institute St. Smithfield, VA 23430 365-4200

SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

(Meets first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

T. Carter Williams, Mayor 500 Moonefield Drive Smithfield, VA. 23430 757-813-1515

Wayne Hall 513 Moonefield Drive Smithfield, VA 23430 757-472-9954

Beth Haywood 224 Cary St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-515-1751

Renee Rountree rrountree@smithfieldva.gov

Randy Pack 505 Jordan Ave. Smithfield, VA 23430 542-5179

Michael G. Smith, Vice Mayor 104 Commerce St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-576-4203

Valerie C. Butler 209 Spring Drive Smithfield, VA, 23430 757-651-7521

Town Attorney William H. Riddick III 353 Main St. P.O. Box 190 Smithfield, VA. 23431 757-357-4314

Town Manager Michael Stallings Jr. 757-365-4200 mstallings@smithfieldva.gov

Churches are an important part of the Isle of Wight community, dating back to the 17th century. The Church of England was the only officially sanctioned denomination in the early part of Virginia history, and its rites were administered at Newport Parish (St. Luke’s) and Lower Lawne’s Creek Parish (located at Shoal Bay).

The vast lands located south of the James, however, offered religious dissenters the opportunity to worship freely as they would choose with little interference from the mother church. With this newfound religious freedom, protestant denominations were able to flourish in Isle of Wight. Today, more than 100 churches offer diverse religious experiences for residents of the county.

The following list includes those churches that The Smithfield Times was able to identify. If we have omitted churches, we apologize. Please let us know if your church has been omitted so it can be included in future updates of the Living Guide.

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Mill Swamp Baptist Church 6329 Mill Swamp Road Ivor, VA 23866 757-357-2575

Pastor Billy Gardner www.millswampbaptistchurch.com Email: swampchurch@outlook.com

Carrollton Baptist Church 14007 Carrollton Blvd. P.O. Box 267 Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-2399 Rev. Lee Hess c.bc@live.com www.carrolltonbaptistchurch.org

Smithfield Baptist Church (SBC) 100 Wainwright Drive Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-2536

Dr. Patrick Wood, Senior Pastor www.smithfieldbaptist.org secretary@smithfieldbaptist.org

Central Hill Baptist Church (SBC) 10270 Central Hill Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-2225

Pastor Wade Carrier www.centralhillbaptist.com Email: wadecarrier@hotmail.com

Houses of Worship

BAPTIST

Bacon’s Castle Baptist Church 86 Bacon’s Castle Trail Surry, VA 23883 757-357-6331

Pastor Jimmy Acree www.baconscastle.com bcbc@baconscastle.com

Battery Park Baptist Church (SBC) 10309 Newport St. Battery Park, VA 23304 757-357-4445

Pastor Harvey Galloway www.batteryparkbaptist.com webmaster@batteryparkbaptist.com

Calvary Baptist Church 15155 Turner Drive Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5718

Pastor Greg Gray office@calvarybaptistsmithfield.com www.calvarybaptistsmithfield.com

First Gravel Hill Baptist Church 5230 Old Stage Highway Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5550

Rev. Alexander Bracey III request@firstgravel.com www.thefghbc.com

Faith Free Will Baptist Church 16053 Carrollton Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-3210

Pastor Richard Barnes www.faithfwb.com faithfwbva@gmail.com

Harvest Fellowship Baptist 19290 Battery Park Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-356-9494

Rev. Randy Green www.4theharvest.org harvestfellowship@4theharvest.org

Millfield Baptist Church 31389 Millfield Road Wakefield, VA 23888 757-859-6896

Pastor Dr. William Frank Crawford, Jr. www.millfieldlife.org

Little Zion Baptist Church 9496 Old Stage Highway Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-4830

Rev. Dr. Melvin T. Blackwell

infodesk@zionmain.org www.zionmain.org

Main Street Baptist Church 517 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-2604

Pastor Rev. Dr. James M. Harrison mainstreetch@aol.com www.msbcva.org

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 14165 Racetrack Road, Ivor, VA 23866 Rev. Melvin Lyttle Jr. 757-357-2671 luv2preachnpray@aol.com facebook:mtsinaibaptistivorva/about

Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851

Pastor Alfred D Brown, Sr. 757-562-6766 pineygrovebaptist1071@yahoo.com pgbcfraklin.org

Poplar Lawn Baptist Church 250 Poplar Lawn Road Surry, VA 23883 757-294-3839

Rising Star Baptist Church 19180 Battery Park Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7173 risingstarbc@verizon.net

Tabernacle of Praise FGBC 5283 Windsor Blvd.,

Zuni, VA 23898

Bishop Nathaniel Gomillion 757-242-3638 Ngomillion@aol.com www.topcityz.org

Tucker Swamp Baptist Church 37527 Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni, VA 23898 757-242-6553

Pastor Curtis Faison faisons4him@yahoo.com www.tuckerswap.org

Windsor Baptist Church

4 Church St., Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6391

Dr. John D. Corson, Pastor www.windsorbaptistva.com windsorbaptistchurch@gmail.com

EPISCOPAL

Christ Episcopal Church 111 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-2826

Rev. Martin Bagay www.christchurchsmithfield.org cecadmin@christchurchsmithfield.org

UNITED METHODIST

Benn’s United Methodist Church 14571 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-3373

Rev. Ilena Rosario www.bennsumc.org bennsumc@yahoo.com

Oak Grove United Methodist Church 24081 Sugar Hill Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-2183

Pastor Roderick Clayton www.umc.org

Riverview United Methodist Church 10696 Smith’s Neck Road Rescue, VA 23424 757-810-9397

Pastor Becky Gwaltney bdramatic@aol.com

Trinity United Methodist 201 Cedar St., Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-3659

Rev. Dan Elmore www.mytrinity.org trinityumcsmithfield@mytrinity.org

Uzzell United Methodist Church 15363 Uzzell Church Road Smithfield, VA 23430

Rev. Rebecca W. Gwaltney 757-810-9397 www.uzzellunitedmethodistchurch.yolasite. com

Woodland United Methodist Church 20051 Orbit Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-550-0279

Pastor Daniel Na www.woodlandumcwindsor.org

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 1589 Steeple Drive Suffolk, VA 23433 757-238-2359

Pastor Won Lee www.ebumc.net ebenezer@ebumc.net

Bethany United Methodist Church 13717 Bethany Church Road Smithfield, VA 23430

Pastor Chris Andress 804-432-1262 www.bethanyumcsmithfield.org chrisandress@vaumc.org

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Living Hope Community Fellowship 10001 Fire Tower Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-7144

Pastor Kevin L. Payne www.4livinghope.org info@4livinghope.org

Houses of Worship

Smithfield Assembly of God 1800 S. Church St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5539

Shawn and Carrie McDowell, Pastors www.smithfieldaog.com smithfieldag@gmail.com

PRESBYTERIAN

Bethany Presbyterian Church 5358 Zuni Circle Zuni, VA 23898 757-242-4623

Rev. Peter T. Atkinson www.bethanyzuni.com bpczuni@gmail.com

Hope Presbyterian Church 13490 Benns Church Blvd Smithfield, VA 23430 757-542-3733

Rev. George Boomer www.hopepca.com office@hopepca.com

CATHOLIC

Church of the Good Shepherd 300 Smithfield Blvd. Smithfield,VA 23430 757-365-0579

Fr. Tony Yllana www.cgsparish.org admin@cgsparish.org

St. Augustine’s Chapel 12083 Smith’s Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-5213

Father Dainel Ahern

CHRISTIAN

Isle of Wight Christian Church Stan Turner gntlmnstan@aol.com 757-357-4873

Rev. John Bauswell

Antioch Church 23011 Antioch Road, Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6911

Pastor Darryl Palmer info@antiochva.com www.antiochchurchva.com

Oakland Christian U.C.C. 5641 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434

757-255-4353 Rev. Dr. Eddie Walker www.oaklanducc.org office@oaklanducc.com

Smithfield Christian Church 18420 Battery Park Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-6644 Minister Joe Thompson www.smithfieldchristian.com

Windsor Congregational Christian Church 4 N. Court St. Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4794 Rev. R. Samuel Askew www.windsorchristian.org staff@windsorchristian.org A.M.E.

Brown’s A.M.E. Church 655 W. Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7647

Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church 20279 Brewers Neck Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-2246

Pastor Matthew Shannon

Macedonia A.M.E. Church 12190 Smiths Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-6284

Pastor Gwendolyn C. Minor

Holly Grove A.M.E. Church 21404 Orbit Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-5510

Union Bethel A.M.E. Church 14080 Bethel Church Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-6440

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Chapel Grove U.C.C. 7366 W. Blackwater Road Windsor, 23487 757-242-6178 Rev. H. Carlyle Church Jr. www.ucc.org Email: chapelucc@verizon.net

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Mt. Tabor Church of God in Christ 13468 Waterworks Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-3424

Pastor Clarence L. Sellers Jr.

HOLY CHURCH OF GOD

Sweet Haven Holy Church of God 22188 Brewers Neck Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-9301 Bishop Nathaniel C. Johnson sweethaven1.org

LUTHERAN

Faith Lutheran Church 2730 Bridge Road Suffolk, VA 23435 757-686-0468

Pastor Erik Feig www.faithinsuffolk.org flcsuffolk@gmail.com

BUDDHIST

Wat Pasantidhamma USA 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-3461 www.gowatpa.org Email: contact@gowatpa.org

OTHER

Healing Waters Worship Center 12172 Smith’s Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-356-1515

Pastor William M. McCarty Sr. www.hwwcnow.com hwwcnow@gmail.com info@hwwcnow.org

Southside Vineyard Community Church 14353 Benns Church Blvd. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7822

Pastor Matthew Havens www.southsidevineyard.org mphavens214@att.net

Rescue Evangelical Friends Church 21295 Rescue Road Rescue, VA 23424 757-753-4454

Isle of Wight is home to a variety of civic clubs and organizations for residents. Being a member of these groups is a popular way for people to be a more active member of their community and to improve its quality of life through various activities.

The names listed are contacts, not necessarily officers in the organizations. To update information, or to have your club included, call The Smithfield Times office at 357-3288.

RURITAN CLUBS

Carrollton Ruritan Club

14138 Norsworthy Dr., Carrollton Fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m. except December

Isle of Wight Ruritan Club

17011 Courthouse Hwy.

Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stan Turner, 757-357-4873

Possum Hollow Co-ed Ruritan Club

Smithfield Station

First Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Jack Eure, 757-255-4756

Smithfield Ruritan Club

Smithfield Station

Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Glen Schlickenmeyer, 757-344-1808

Zuni Ruritan Club

20221 Ruritan Drive, Zuni

Third Thursdays, 7 p.m. Buddy Daxie, 757-544-4052

Hunterdale Ruritan Club

First Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Hunterdale Christian Church Murray Turner, 757-569-8607

Windsor Ruritan Club

Windsor Community House

14 Community Drive

Third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Lenard Duck, 757-630-8340

LIONS CLUBS

Smithfield Lions Club

Smithfield Station

Second Mondays, 7 p.m. www.smithfield-lions.com

Windsor Lions Club

4st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Farmers Daughter, 36 E. Windsor Blvd. Marc VanEck, 757-255-2630

Clubs and organizations

WOMAN’S CLUBS

Woman’s Club of Smithfield

The Smithfield Center Third Thursdays, noon womansclubofsmithfieldva.com

Windsor Woman’s Club

Windsor Community House Third Thursdays, 7 p.m. womansclubofwindsorva.org Karen Beale, 757-615-9167

OTHER CLUBS

Southern and Central Isle of Wight Citizens Group

Third Wednesday every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November Walters Ruritan Club 27746 Walters Highway, Carrsville Keith Horswill, president keith.horswill@outlook.com

Carrollton Civic League Carrollton Library

First Monday, 7 p.m. Albert Burckard, 757-613-6183 albert.b@charter.net

Isle of Wight County Historical Society

P.O. Box Box 21 Smithfield, Va. 23541 Carolyn Keen, president www.iwchs.com

The Isle of Wight Arts League 319 Main St., Smithfield Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon–4 p.m. 757-357-7707 info@smithfieldarts.org www.smithfieldarts.org

Smithfield 2020 smithfield2020@gmail.com www.smithfield2020.org

Western Tidewater Master Gardeners

Isle of Wight Cooperative Extension Office 17100 Monument Circle, Ste. B Extension office, 757-365-6261

Luter Family YMCA 259 James Street, Smithfield www.ymcavp.org 757-365-4060

Western Tidewater Radio Association P.O. Box 323, Smithfield, Va. 23431 www.wt4ra.org

Pilot Club of Smithfield

Main Street Baptist Church Mission Center

Third Tuesday, 1 p.m. Deloise Gwaltney, 757-357-3831

Relay For Life

www.RelayForLife.org/WTVA Pam Jordan 18214 Farmview Lane Windsor VA 23487 757-810-5207 (also point of contact for American Cancer Society Memorials)

Isle of Wight Citizens Association

Sentara St. Lukes

Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. Carrollton or Smithfield Public Library Herbert DeGroft, president 757-651-1873

Christian Outreach Program

402 Grace St., Smithfield

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. P.O. Box 253 Smithfield, Va. 23431 757-356-9267 www.iowcop.net

Isle of Wight County Fair

Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton Jenilee Hallman, 757-357-5959 jhallman@isleofwightus.net

Commission on Aging

Isle of Wight County Courthouse Social Services Bldg.

First Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Janet Robertson (757) 357-5550

Smithfield Rotary Club

Smithfield Station Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Smithfield Kiwanis Club

Smithfield Station Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. 757-357-7700

Jerry Healy, President smithfieldkiwanis.org

Order of the Eastern Star, Smithfield Chapter #127

223 S. Mason St., Smithfield

First Tuesdays, except for July and August, 7 p.m. Erma Stephenson, 757-365-9009

American Legion

Dashiell-Barlow Post 49 818 S. Church St., Smithfield

First Tuesday, 5 p.m. Jerry Starling, commander jerry.starling@hotmail.com www.alpost49.org 757-357-9239

American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 49

818 S. Church St., Smithfield

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Sheppard, 757-870-5443

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 and Auxiliary

Second Wednesdays, 6 p.m. 223 Washington St., Smithfield

Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Meets at the Rescue Squad Bldg. 13080 Great Spring Road, Smithfield

Second Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Sherry Jones, 357-3474

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Xi Delta Psi

Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Debra Coombs, 356-9745

Weight Watchers

Trinity United Methodist 201 Cedar St., Smithfield 1-800-651-6000, press 2

NAACP, Isle of Wight Chapter

Second Mondays, 7 p.m.

First Gravel Hill Baptist Church Valerie Butler, 357-3812

Isle of Wight Humane Society

P.O. Box 273, Smithfield, Va. 23431 357-4214 www.iowchs.org

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees

Lake Prince Woods in Suffolk

Third Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. breakfast (except July and Aug.)

Glen Musick, 357-2981

Isle of Wight Business Development Group

Tuesdays, 8 a.m.

Smithfield Gourmet Bakery and Cafe Larry Saint, 409-6957 www.iowbdg.org

American Institute of Architects

Hampton Roads 133 Williamson Park Lane, Smithfield www.aiahr.org

Historic Southside Master Naturalists

Virginia Cooperative Extension office Cindy Edwards, president 757-365-6261 www.vmnhistoricsouthside.org

Windsor AARP

Third Wednesday, 10 a.m., September through June

Windsor Ruritan Clubhouse 14 Community Drive, Windsor Yolanda Blunt 757-818-1211

Smithfield Gridiron Book Club

Last Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. The club will resume meetings in September Does not hold meetings in December, June, July or August. Wayne Willis, 757-357-9710.

Isle of Wight Writers Group

First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Mansion on Main Bed & Breakfast in Smithfield, on the corner of Main and Church streets. Dawn, 757-357-0006.

Sons of Confederate Veterans, UrquhartGillette Camp 1471

Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Courtland Ruritan Club, 26484 Old Plank Road, Courtland.

Sons of Confederate Veterans, Isle of Wight Avengers #14

Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Carrollton Ruritan Club, 14138 Norsworthy Drive