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GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. Do not let the name deter you from a great tool as you’ve been probably using Winchester has its own GIS website here. The division was established in 2004 and has been expanding its capabilities ever since. The GIS division acts like Google maps but provides more detailed, city-related [...]
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The Downtown Utility Infrastructure Improvements Project (DUII) is a multi-faceted project that is replacing the City’s underground utility infrastructure in the downtown area. The project started in May 2009. The final phase of the project includes work on Piccadilly Street between Washington and Kent and on N. Loudoun Street between Piccadilly Street and Fairfax Lane. [...]
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Kids, grab your passport at the door and take a trip around the world! Travel to Greenland, China, South Korea, England, Pakistan, India, Puerto Rico, Australia, Italy, Peru, Germany, Zimbabwe, Iran, Portugal, Colombia, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Ghana and many more! You’re in for an amazing experience! Discover many different cultures without leaving your hometown through [...]
This year’s hydrant flushing program will include the installation of fire hydrant locators on the city’s 1200 fire hydrants. Fire hydrant locators provide better visibility during nighttime hours and winter months.
2011 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old World Series Official Contract Signing Ceremony Scheduled Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, you have to understand the significance and the benefits a Babe Ruth League World Series tournament can bring to the Winchester community. From showing your community spirit to welcoming hundreds of eager visitors to the city to [...]
Every Wednesday from March 17, 2010 through January 12, 2011 (excluding the weeks of Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s), yard waste is collected in the City of Winchester. This includes grass clippings, leaves, plant and bush trimmings, brush and small limbs. Grass clippings, bush/plant trimmings and leaves must be [...]
Beginning the week of March 22 on weekdays during the months of March, April, and May, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, the City of Winchester will be testing and flushing hydrants at various city locations. As a result, there may be some discolored water in the Winchester water system. No customers will be without [...]
Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the awarding of $4.9 million in State Homeland Security Program grants to local police and sheriffs’ departments all across Virginia. These funds will be used to acquire equipment crucial to fight crime and deter terrorist acts. Below is a complete list of the 45 departments receiving funds and the amounts [...]
All underground water/sewer replacements are approx. 95% complete. The concrete portion of the sidewalk replacements between Braddock and Washington has been completed. Brick installation will begin next week. Sidewalk replacement on the north side of Piccadilly between Cameron and Ken…t will begin next week. Project still on schedule to be completed before Apple Blossom.
Google is currently planning to launch an experiment they hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. They plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Google’s networks plan to deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to [...]
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