Description. By Stefanie Jackson and Jim Ritch – Just two weeks ago, Cape Charles was discussing at its town council meeting an $845,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) to help its business community recover from the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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There is marsh area to the right as you drive into the Villages, and access to the boat dock overlooking Kings Creek. Thank you and we can't wait to see you! Beach Access Closed at Jefferson Avenue. Helping prepare the application were co-author Karen Zamorski, program director; Bill Stramm; and Reggie Widgeon. Grand Jury in Accomac Indicts Three on Murder Counts, Two on Attempted Murder Counts, Gov. To make matters worse, the shutdown began in mid-March, just ahead of the warmer weather that drives travelers to towns like Cape Charles with its beach and outdoor recreation.

The cost for a one-year subscription is $125; a six-month subscription is $65. Northam, First Lady Pam Northam Test Positive for COVID-19, Hearings to Join Hampton Roads Sanitation District Set for Oct. 2, Broadband Authority Plans to Expand Shore Internet Access. Spot On Virginia collects excepts of news articles from this source and add these in the 'Eastern Shore'-category. Roxane Ward, who runs a Mason Avenue boutique, wrote, “micro-businesses seem to fall through the cracks. HELLO ALL! however we are available for patio & indoor seating during our posted hours as well as our usual curbside pickup/takeout.

The unusual state grant requires no matching funds from the town, Main Street, or businesses involved. There is very little beach to sidewalk ratio in this area and no grass to help hold the sand. Our staff will contact you for payment, or call 757-789-7678 during business hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday. In mid-March, migrating brant appear on the flats. They are sent via first class mail. COVID-19 & the VBWT: Be Safe While Outdoors. Permanently save obituaries for future generations. Cape Cod . In 0.2 miles, Rte 1108 becomes Marina Rd, which forks to the right. After passing over the “hump” overpass, turn right onto Bayshore Rd/ Rte 108. Those businesses didn’t qualify for small-business loans and now struggle to pay rent, utilities, and other expenses. To the Start of the Full Driving Route through the Town: From US 13 in Cape Charles, turn west onto SR 184/ Stone Rd and follow the recommended driving route described above. Last week, the town received approval of the funds, giving small businesses in and near Cape Charles a boost to tide them through the winter. Migrant waterfowl and gulls can often be seen here. The town made its case on the grant application by noting that 18% of the Eastern Shore population lives at or below poverty level, and “it is imperative that the businesses that Cape Charles supports that drive our local economy save jobs for those individuals … to keep the town and surrounding area from falling back into a state of blight.”. Best Dining in Cape Charles, Virginia: See 4,078 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 35 Cape Charles restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. From Bay Ave, turn left onto Mason Ave, and at 0.6 miles, bear right onto Rte 642/ Old Cape Charles Rd. • Technology upgrades such as new hands-free, point-of-sale systems. A short walk up the boardwalk, wooden overlooks offer a vista scanning the flats at low tide for shorebirds, gulls, and terns.
Watch the swallows here; in addition to a few pairs of northern rough-winged swallows nesting around the harbor, there are many tree and barn swallows, and purple martins also nesting nearby. • Business recovery training, to include a ServSafe class (sanitation training for restaurant employees), social media training to help businesses be competitive in a new environment, and certification training for small, woman- and minority-owned businesses. Cape Charles posts 'Beach Closed' signs on Route 13 22-05-2020 10:17 AM Despite the weather forecast for Memorial Day Weekend not being very beach friendly, the town of Cape Charles is not taking any chances in efforts to remind the public the beach is closed. Click on a marker below for the status of monitored beach sites and information on swimming advisories or beach closures. Businesses may apply for up to $15,000 under the grant. Kiptopeke State Park 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310; Phone: 757-331-2267; Email: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov Latitude, 37.169934. Recommended Driving Route for Birding the Town of Cape Charles: Marina Villages – From US 13, turn west onto SR 184 toward the town of Cape Charles. Cape Charles’ economy relies heavily on tourism, an industry that took a huge hit when nonessential retail businesses were closed earlier this year to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Cape Charles Harbor – Bay Ave ends in 0.1 miles at Mason Ave, where a fishing jetty and pier at the harbor’s mouth offers a great walk for viewing oldsquaw and purple sandpiper among other species. It is posted online Thursday evening, usually by 6:30 p.m.

Turn left onto Bay Ave and park along the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Click here to view previous years results.. Beach Safety | Sun Safety | Local Beaches Information. Cape Charles Beach – Continue on Washington Ave to Bay Ave.

“It’s the smartest thing I’ve ever seen” because the state Department of Housing and Community Development chose to give away funds earmarked for Community Development Block Grants that would have required matching funds, Holloway said. Do you want to save something that appeared in the Post? The Town of Cape Charles has closed the Jefferson Avenue beach access using erosion fence and burlap. Public comments read at the Aug. 20 Cape Charles town council meeting unanimously supported applying for the funds to help save businesses that don’t qualify for federal aid. Cape Charles’ economy relies heavily on tourism, an industry that took a huge hit when nonessential retail businesses were closed earlier this year to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

To your right are pilings, the remains of an old seaside restaurant, now used by many roosting gulls and terns in the evening. Businesses interested in applying should watch the Cape Charles Main Street Facebook page or contact capecharlesmainstreet@gmail.com. Be advised that some sites, even if still open, may have certain public facilities closed during this time. WHILE WE NAVIGATE THE COVID-19 VIRUS, please be patient with us. If you’re using Internet Explorer you may need to click on “Compatibility View” or use another Web browser. Turn right here and continue 0.4 miles to the Harbor, where gulls, loons, and diving ducks often abound, including sometimes oldsquaw in small numbers. This is the worst area where sand blows onto Bay Avenue. HOURS: MONDAY & TUESDAY CLOSED. Before heading out, first check with individual sites on the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail to find out whether they are still open to the public. The new fence will help build up the sand in this area. ORDER ONLINE. We are in the Four Corner Plaza at 25248 Lankford Highway, Onley. Canada ... Massachusetts Gov. Kiptopeke State Park—Cape Charles.

On higher tides, look for bay and sea duck species in the cooler months. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. The town wants to help micro-businesses, which employ two people or fewer. A keepsake for anytime a loved one appears in the Post. If a site is still open, maintain CDC social distancing guidelines while enjoying the outdoors. Be advised that some sites, even if still open, may have certain public facilities closed during this time. Cape Charles may also help businesses outside the town limits if it is awarded funds near the top end of its request, and if Northampton County does not also apply for a block grant. • A reopening expense relief program to cover the cost of face masks, shields, sanitizer and dispensers, safety signs, and modifying cashier stations. Cape Charles applied for the maximum amount of funding of $500,000.

Box 517, Onley, VA 23418. We list these news articles per city, county and region, but also on subject. This special pet-friendly beach is open for leashed dogs and the camping area, lodges and cabins allow dogs as well. The Eastern Shore Post is the only locally owned newspaper on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. About 84% of Cape Charles businesses earn most of their annual income from mid-May through August, according to town staff. The Community Development Block Grant for which Cape Charles applied is typically used to improve infrastructure, but this year the money is being made available for COVID-19 relief. Washington Ave. Lake – After leaving Marina Villages, turn right onto Washington Ave. to observe the lake on your right. Clapper rails and shorebirds can be found in season. Five spending categories have been proposed: • A rent and mortgage relief program that will cover up to six months of rent or mortgage payments, based on need, for qualifying businesses. Several birdwatching opportunities are available in the Town of Cape Charles, with the beach and harbor being the highlights. • Administrative costs to manage grant funds and plan, coordinate, and implement the recovery training programs. Cape Charles Main Street will administer the grant and distribute the funds, a process that will take about six to nine months. After 1.9 miles, turn right onto Fig St. Continue north on Fig St. for five blocks where you will come to the entrance of Marina Villages. As a community with at least 30% small, woman- and minority-owned businesses (more than 80% of Cape Charles businesses are SWaMs), it was eligible to apply for an additional $300,000, bringing its total funding request to $800,000, plus about $45,000 for administrative expenses. “I hope that we can have checks to people in November, because that’s when they’ll need them,” said Tammy Holloway, president of Cape Charles Main Street and co-author of the grant application. Cape Charles, VA. 757.331.6232.

Mailing address is P.O. About two dozen businesses in town are particularly vulnerable because they have been open less than three years, and it takes three to five years to fully establish a new business, the report stated. Capture student award as a graduation gift.
DGIF encourages you to be safe while outdoors. Longitude, -75.979292. If a site is still open, maintain CDC social distancing guidelines while enjoying the outdoors. About 18 species of shorebirds have been recorded here, including American oystercatcher.