🌱 Which Williamsburg neighborhoods must still boil their tap water today?

Good morning Williamsburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Williamsburg neighborhoods must still boil their tap water today?
• How a Williamsburg-raised leader is shaping United Way’s regional impact
• How Williamsburg firefighters helped contain a dangerous James City house fire

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 32.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Williamsburg; road closures remain (13newsnow.com) — Residents in parts of Williamsburg should continue boiling tap water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth after a recent water main break, even though service is restored. The advisory affects Highland Park, Katherine Circle, and Governor’s on North Henry apartments, and North Henry Street near Lafayette remains closed for several days while crews rebuild the damaged roadway, so plan alternate routes.
   

2. Inside Business 2025 Women in Business: Charvalla West (dailypress.com) — United Way of the Virginia Peninsula CEO Charvalla West, who grew up in Williamsburg and still calls it home, is being recognized for her leadership across Hampton Roads. She serves on the Greater Williamsburg Chamber’s legislative affairs committee and several regional boards, pushing to ensure smaller communities like Greater Williamsburg are fully included in big-picture decisions and opportunities.
   

3. One hurt following fire on Charter House Lane in JCC (wavy.com) — Emergency crews from James City County and the Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a serious garage fire on Charter House Lane, where one person was injured and taken to VCU Medical Center. The blaze heavily damaged the garage and caused smoke and water damage inside the home, and investigators are still working to determine what started the fire.
   

4. W&M Standout Jalen Jones Earns FCS Football Central All-America Honors (wydaily.com) — Williamsburg football fans can celebrate William & Mary cornerback Jalen Jones earning FCS Football Central All-America First Team honors for the second straight year. The Chesapeake native also helped the Tribe secure a fifth consecutive winning season and was named Virginia’s Defensive Back of the Year, adding to an already standout collegiate career.
   

5. Inexpensive family trip ideas: 5 Smart Ways to Save (modernmom.com) — If you’re planning a budget-friendly getaway, Williamsburg gets a shout-out as a perfect spot for history-loving families, especially when bundled with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. The broader guide shares money-saving tips, from road trips and national parks to affordable international destinations, all aimed at helping families stretch their travel dollars without sacrificing memorable experiences.
   

📸 Around Williamsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Williamsburg

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Wednesday December 17

• Planning Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED
  Williamsburg, VA Calendar Williamsburg, VA 23185
  3:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• A Christmas Carol @ 8PM
  Williamsburg Players Inc , 200 Hubbard Ln , Williamsburg

Saturday December 20

• A Christmas Carol @ 2PM & 8PM
  Williamsburg Players Inc , 200 Hubbard Ln , Williamsburg
• Williamsburg Farmers Market
  Williamsburg, VA Calendar , 345 W. Duke of Gloucester St. , Williamsburg
  8:00 am

Sunday December 21

• A Christmas Carol @ 2PM
  Williamsburg Players Inc , 200 Hubbard Ln , Williamsburg

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve
  Williamsburg, VA Calendar Williamsburg, VA 23185

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Williamsburg, VA Calendar Williamsburg, VA 23185

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Toddler Storytime @ WL In-Person
  Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library , 515 Scotland St , Williamsburg
  10:00 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library , 515 Scotland St , Williamsburg
  10:00 am
• BRL Threads @ Claremont: Quilting, Sewing, Knitting and more!
  91 Mancha Ave , Claremont
  3:00 pm
• Smithfield Ham Distribution
  200 Commerce St , Smithfield
  4:00 pm
• Santa's Workshop - Rescheduled Holiday Activities
  Surry County, VA Calendar , 267 Church St. , Surry
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Still missing!
  If anyone would be willing to help me look for him I’d be internally grateful. If you have seen this cat please contact me asap! I just want my baby… (Nextdoor Grove)
• My sister's cat is lost.
  Near Beckie Ln in Williamsburg. Beige tabby cat. (Nextdoor Country Club Acres)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member - Service Champion in Williamsburg. Apply here.
• United Parks posted a job opening for Guest Arrival Ambassador (Busch Gardens Williamsburg) in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.

Ok Williamsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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