Development News for Poquoson, Virginia

Picosen City Council Honors Fallen Veterans and Community Service

The city council meeting included a special presentation recognizing the second annual Memorial Day ceremony and acknowledging community contributions. The American Legion Highway More Post 273 was thanked for their ceremony the previous day. The Kowanas and Exchange Club were recognized for a flag display celebrating America's 250th anniversary, featuring flags with historical information from May 20th through July 4th. The council also presented biographical information and pictures of 18 fallen veterans from various wars, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, as part of their internal ceremony to honor their sacrifice and demonstrate patriotism.

Picosen City Council Approves Past Minutes and Cancels Summer Meetings

The Picosen City Council approved minutes from previous sessions and passed a resolution to cancel its second meetings in June, July, and August of 2026. The approval of minutes for the regular session of May 11th, 2026, and its continuation on May 20th, 2026, passed with a vote of six to zero. The resolution to cancel the second meetings for June, July, and August 2026 also passed with a vote of six to zero.

HRTPO Approves 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan Including Victory Boulevard Widening

Councilwoman Angie Emitt provided an update on the HRTPO (Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization), which approved its 2050 long-range transportation plan. This plan serves as a regional framework for transportation funding. A key project included in the plan is the widening of Victory Boulevard from two lanes to four lanes, with a projected cost of $177 million. Inclusion in this plan is considered crucial for securing future state or federal funding for such projects.