Recycling Collection Update from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

This week, Petersburg Blue Week Recycling will be collected on Saturday, May 15th.

Petersburg Library Drive-Thru Closed due to Power Outage

Petersburg Public Library Drive-Thru will be closed for the remainder of the day (5/10/21) due to power outage.

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Community Clean-Up on May 8th

We Help Other People (WHOP) City will host a community clean-up on Saturday May, 8th. The initial meeting location is South Street and Wilcox Street.

Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will open at 8:30am beginning Monday, May 10th

Beginning Monday, May 10, 2021, the Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections (144 N. Sycamore Street) will be open to the public from 8:30am - 5:00pm.

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund Information Session

LINK TO THE MEETING

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Community Budget Sessions for FY 2021-2022

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROPOSED BUDGET

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JTCC Hosting Career Connector Series

In May 2021, John Tyler Community College is kicking off a new series, designed to introduce students, alumni and members of the community to area employers and to provide information on pathways to careers with those businesses and other companies operat...

FY 2021-2022 Proposed Operating Budget Community Sessions

The Petersburg Budget Office will host two community sessions to review the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 proposed operating budget. Sessions will include an in-depth conversation on the high points of the proposed budget. Each department will be reviewed and key...

Joint Ward Meeting

Joint Ward Meeting for Wards 6 & 7  (Vice Mayor Annette Smith-Lee & Councilmember John A. Hart)

Day and Time:

April 22, 2021, 6pm - 8pm

Location:

Cool Spring Elementary School

1450 Talley Avenue

Petersburg, VA 23803

*Participants will be asked t...

Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Canceled

Due to the pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccinations, the scheduled mobile vaccine clinics will be canceled until further notice. 

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Recycling Update

Update from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA): Recycling normally collected on Red Tuesdays will be collected today, April 14. Please contact CVWMA if your recycling is not collected on Wednesday at 804-340-0900 or email custome...

COVID-19 Vaccination in Petersburg

How can I pre-register for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Petersburg?

• Call the Petersburg Vaccine Call Center, M-F, 8:30am-5pm: 804-733-2550
• Or visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/

Upcoming Vaccination Site

How do I contact the Crater Health District a...

Events in Old Towne Petersburg - TONIGHT!

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Trash Collection Update (4/3/21)

Trash Collection Update (4/3/21): Trash collection in the City may still be delayed for some customers. Meridian Waste will resume collections on Monday, April 5. We apologize for the inconvenience to our residents.

UPDATE ON TRASH COLLECTION

TRASH COLLECTION UPDATE: Due to driver shortages with Meridian Waste, all Thurs/Fri trash routes in Petersburg will experience delayed collection. Crews will continue collections throughout 8pm on Fri, April 2nd and will continue on Sat, April 3rd until a...

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”; Outlook Remains ‘Positive’ 

Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings has raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Petersbu...

Special City Council Meeting - March 23, 2021

Special City Council Meeting

March 23, 2021 - 12:00 PM

Agenda: http://petersburgva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232021-474 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93598144826

Meeting ID: 935 9814 4826

Audio Only: 301-715-8592

Virtual Job Hunt Club - Petersburg

Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare

The Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) offers the opportunity for recipients to achieve economic independence. Emphasis is on work first in conjunction with education and training when it ma...

2021 Virtual Youth Summit

The City of Petersburg Virtual Youth Summit will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. The Summit theme is “Making a Difference” and will offer breakout sessions focusing on Health, Career Exploration, Yout...

Economic Development Authority Issues RFQ for Legal Services

The City of Petersburg’s Economic Development Authority is requesting qualifications and proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms who wish to be considered for providing professional legal services on an “as needed” ...

Ward 4 Meeting - March 1, 2021

Reminder: Ward 4 Meeting tonight

Ward 4 Meeting with Councilmember Charlie Cuthbert 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93181262429

Meeting ID: 931 8126 2429 

Audio Only: 646-558-8656

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March 2, 2021 City Council Meeting

Petersburg City Council Meeting - March 2, 2021

Special Closed Session - 11:00am

Agenda

Regular Meeting - 12:00pm

Agenda

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99557521676 

Meeting ID: 995 5752 1676 

Audio Only: 301-715-8592

Storm Debris Removal in Petersburg

CITY OF PETERSBURG STORM DEBRIS PICKUP (TREES AND BRUSH ONLY)

With the large volume of trees and debris left over due to the recent days of inclement weather, Petersburg General Services Crews will provide one round of debris pickup for trees and brush onl...

Petersburg Area Transit ending service early on Feb 18 - UPDATE

NEW UPDATE - TRANSIT: Due to rapidly declining road conditions, Petersburg Area Transit will now provide its last run at 1:15PM today - February 18, 2021. PAT prioritizes safety and will continue to assess the road conditions and provide updates for Febru...

Petersburg Area Transit ending service early due to icy road conditions (February 18)

TRANSIT UPDATE: In the interest of safety for staff, patrons, and the community, Petersburg Area Transit will provide its last run at 3:15 p.m. today ( February 18, 2021) due to icy road conditions.  

The Richmond Express will complete its last ru...

Petersburg City Government Offices Closed due to Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather and freezing temperatures, Petersburg City Government Offices will be closed on Thursday, February 18. The COVID-19 Vaccine hotline for Petersburg will also be closed on February 18th.

Petersburg Transit on a 2-hour delay due to inclement weather

Petersburg Area Transit will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, February 18.

See routes here: https://www.petersburgva.gov/524/Routes

Petersburg Circuit Court Closed February 18, 2021

Petersburg Circuit Court will be closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to inclement weather.

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The City of Petersburg has received Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 with an overall unmodified opinion on the audit of...

Zoom Information for February 16, 2021

Special City Council Meeting - 10:30am:

FY 2019-2020 CAFR Report

Link: https://zoom.us/j/99713076143

Meeting ID: 997 1307 6143

Audio Only: 301-715-8592

Agenda

Special City Council Meeting - 12:00pm

Link: https://zoom.us/j/92696026401

Meeting ID: 926 9602 6401

Audi...

Petersburg City Government Offices Closed on February 15, 2021

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed for George Washington Day

Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of George Washington Day (Presidents’ Day). 

Closed offices include: City Hall...

Zoom Links for City Council Meetings - Week of February 8, 2021

Special City Council Meeting - February 9, 2021, 11:00am

Link: https://zoom.us/j/93915514137 

Meeting ID: 939 1551 4137

Audio Only: 646-558-8656

Link to Agenda

COVID-19 Update with Senator Joe Morrissey - February 10, 2021, 9:00am

Ward 4 Meeting - March 1, 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 5:00pm

City Council Meeting - February 2, 2021

No Mass Vaccination Clinics Scheduled in Petersburg, Virginia on 1/30/21

COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Petersburg, Virginia

Please be aware, there are NO mass vaccination clinics scheduled in Petersburg on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

The scheduled clinic is only open for individuals who have registered and have an appo...

City Council Special Closed Session - January 28, 2021

City Council Special Closed Session  - January 28, 2021, 1:30pm

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96914152157

Meeting ID: 969 1415 2157

Audio Only: 646-558-8656 

Petersburg Social Services Advisory Board Meeting

Petersburg Social Services Advisory Board Meeting - January 28, 2021 6:00p.m.

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9485703537?pwd=WERidW9jaVVnVGI4L1hQYm1GUVUvdz09

Meeting ID: 948 570 3537 

Passcode: 341411  

Phone Number: +1 646 558 8656 US

Food Packs available on January 22, 2021

In partnership with Petersburg City Public Schools, individual food packs may be picked up from the Vernon Johns Middle School gym at 1pm on Friday, January 22. 

Food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. This limited supply is ...

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

Governor Northam Announces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

Company to invest $124.5 million to establish new facility adjacent to Phlow Corporation

PETERSBURG—Governor Ralph Northam has announce...

Former Ramada Inn Site - Update

On January 19, 2021, the Petersburg Department of Neighborhood Services accompanied by engineering consultants and the City Attorney performed an inspection of the old Ramada Inn property at 380 E. Washington Street.  The inspection, performed wi...

New Due Date for Jan. 2021 Utility Bills

Due to system connection difficulties, January 2021 utility bills will now be due on Monday, February 8, 2021. 

Please see below the due dates for future payments:

Petersburg Utility Assistance Update - Deadline Extended

This application is now closed.

January 20, 2021 Update: 

City Council Meeting - January 19, 2021

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92960525563

Meeting ID: 929 6052 5563

Audio Only: 646 - 558 - 8656

Closed Session Agenda

Regular Meeting Agenda

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Ward 6 Community Clean-Up

The Ward 6 Clean Up will begin at 9:00AM at Washington Street and Dunlop up to the Pepsi plant. 

The City Area Clean-Up will begin at 9:30am at Washington Street Exit coming off of 95 south (at the Old Neptune Building).

City Government Offices Closed on January 18, 2021

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 

City government offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. 

Closed offices include: City Hall, Cit...

Leaf Vacuuming Update

January 2021 Update: 

The 2nd round of leaf collection will begin on January 25th and run through February 5th. 

Street Operations will travel through all 7 wards of the City and pick up any remaining leaves during this second round.

Reside...

January 11th Update: Petersburg Utility Assistance Program

Special City Council Meeting: January 11, 2021

Special City Council Meeting:  January 11, 2021, 11:00am

New GIS Website for Petersburg, VA

City of Petersburg Introduces New GIS Website

The Petersburg City Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a new GIS (Geographical Information System) website and an expanded offering of property information. The new website...

Veteran Fire Chief Selected to Lead the City of Petersburg’s Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services

Veteran Fire Chief Selected to Lead the City of Petersburg’s Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services

Petersburg City Manager has announced the selection of Mr. Scott Liebold to serve as the City’s next Interim Fire Chief. The Fire Chief wi...

Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will be closed to the public on Friday January 8, 2021

Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will be closed to the public on Friday January 8, 2021 for in-service training. Payments will still be accepted through the drop box and online by visiting www.petersburgva.gov and clicking 'Online Pay...

Christmas Tree Disposal Information in Petersburg

Christmas Tree Disposal Information in Petersburg - 

Set live, undecorated Christmas trees at the curb with trash cart to be collected on your regular collection day. Remember, only 10 cubic yards of bulky waste, to include the tree, may be placed...

Petersburg Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Petersburg Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) panel has officially voted to award Petersburg with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2020-2021 budget document. &...

Petersburg Utility Assistance Program

Petersburg, VA Utility Assistance: 

The City of Petersburg has been awarded federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds for municipality utility relief to eligible Petersburg, VA customers. These funds off...

Joint Law Enforcement Operation in Petersburg, Virginia

Joint Law Enforcement Operation in Petersburg, Virginia

The Petersburg Bureau of Police, in collaboration with State and Federal law enforcement partners, continue their staunch efforts to disband the criminal element that unfortunately contributes to comm...

Holiday Hours for Petersburg Government Offices

Holiday Hours for Petersburg Government Offices

Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24; Friday, December 25; and Friday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. 

Closed offices include: Ci...

Reverse Christmas Parade to be held in Petersburg!

Drive-Thru Style Christmas Parade Hosted in Petersburg 

A Covid-Conscious, modified Christmas Parade will make its way to Petersburg this Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 6:00pm -7:30pm in Old Towne/downtown Petersburg. This celebration is sponsor...

City of Petersburg Announces Finalists for Fire Chief Position

City of Petersburg Announces Finalists for Fire Chief Position 

Petersburg, Virginia: Today, Petersburg City Manager has announced the final three candidates for the City’s Fire Chief position. The Fire Chief will lead ...

City Council Meeting - December 14, 2020

Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg will Continue for the Christmas Holiday

The City of Petersburg will continue the 2020 Holiday Season Giving Initiative - "Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg," for the Christmas Holiday! Through Feed the Need, the City will partner with local restaurants to purchase pre-packaged ...

City Council Meeting - December 8, 2020

Illuminate Petersburg - Holiday Christmas Lights Driving Tour

This holiday season, the City of Petersburg is coordinating a driving tour of Christmas lights! If you would like for your decorated and festive home to be included on the tour, please apply for consideration below. A photo of your exterior decorations/li...

Petersburg Sheriff's 2020 Holiday Toy Drive

Click here to register your children

*Correction - registration is available through December 11, 2020.

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Petersburg Social Services Advisory Board Meeting

Petersburg Social Services Advisory Board will meet via Zoom on December 3, 2020 at 6:00pm

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9485703537?pwd=WERidW9jaVVnVGI4L1hQYm1GUVUvdz09

Meeting ID: 948-570-3537 

Passcode: 341411  

Phone Number: 646-55...

Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Thanksgiving Hours

Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office will close at noon Wednesday, November 25th and will reopen Monday, November 30th at 8:00am. 

Petersburg Thanksgiving Office Closures

Petersburg Government Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

Petersburg City government offices will close early at 12:30pm on Wednesday, November 25th and will be closed on November 26th and 27th in observance of Thanksgivi...

City Council Meeting - November 17, 2020

Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office Closed on Election Day

PETERSBURG CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020 AT 8:00 AM.TO FILE ELECTION DAY CHALLENGES ON NOVEMBER 3RD, CALL (804) 431-...

Petersburg Billing and Collections Office Closed on 11/6/20

The Petersburg Billing and Collections Office will be closed on Friday, November 6th for in-service team training. 

• Click here to make any payments online. 
• Click here for more contact information for the Billing and Collections Department...

Petersburg Seeks Community Feedback on 5-Year Strategic Plan

Petersburg Sheriff's Office - PPE Distribution

In partnership with other community organizations, the Petersburg Sheriff's Office will be distributing PPE (masks and hand sanitizer) to the Petersburg Community on November 10, 2020 from 10am-1pm (while supplies are available) ...

Petersburg Government Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

On Tuesday, June 16th, Governor Ralph Northam announced his intentions to mark Juneteenth as a permanent paid state holiday, starting by giving state employees a day off this Friday, June 19th.

Juneteenth is the oldest known commemoration of the end of sla...

Reminder: Bulky waste and yard waste collection suspended due to COVID-19

Bulk Waste Collections Suspended in Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg

Due to COVID-19, residential curbside collection of bulky waste and yard waste is suspended in the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg, beginning April 20, 2020 ...

Petersburg GIS

The City of Petersburg is currently in the process of developing a new GIS and GIS website. The improved and enhanced GIS should be available during the second half of 2020.

If you have an immediate GIS or mapping need, please contact the City Assessor&...

2021 Petersburg Leaf Collection Schedule

Petersburg Leaf Collection Begins on November 15 and continues through January 7. Please see the schedule for collection in each Ward and share.

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Petersburg City Council Meeting Live - October 19, 2021

You can view the Petersburg City Council meeting Live on October 19, 2021, beginning at 5pm if you are unable to attend the meeting at the Petersburg Public Library Conference Center. Please use the following link: https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/view...

Council Communicates - October 5, 2021

Council Communicates - October 5, 2021 Meeting

Council Communicates does not represent official minutes of the City Council meeting. The official minutes and agendas can be viewed at www.petersburg-va.org.

Please note that official minutes are not posted un...

View Recording of Petersburg City Council - October 5, 2021

If you missed the Petersburg City Council meeting on October 5, 2021, you can view the recorded meeting at: https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/141188.

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Voting Details 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE for the November 2, 2021, General Election in the City of Petersburg, Virginia

Important Election Related Dates:

The Deadline to Register to vote or to make any changes in name or address is October 12, 2021, by 5:00 PM. Forms can be obtained ...

Review New Petersburg Flood Maps

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Petersburg, VA. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. 

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state...

AMPAC Fine Chemicals to Expand Petersburg Operation with $25M Investment, Adding 156 New Jobs

May 4, 2021 - Governor Ralph Northam has announced that AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the United States, will invest $25 million to expand its existing operation on North Normandy Drive i...

City Seeks Help from DEQ with Abatement Efforts on Old Ramada Hotel

The City of Petersburg continues to work to find innovative ways to cover the potential costs for demolition and/or abatement of unsafe conditions on the old Ramada Hotel at 380 E. Washington Street.  On April 6, 2021, City Council adopted an Ord...

Petersburg Begins Major Streetlight LED Conversion Project

This week, the City of Petersburg in partnership with Dominion Energy, will start the capital improvement project of converting existing City streetlights to LED. LED lighting, which stands for light-emitting diode, produces light up to 90% more efficient...

COVID-19 Vaccination in Petersburg

How do I contact the Crater Health District about COVID-19?

• COVID-19 Call Center, M-F, 9:30am-5:00pm - 804-862-8989
• COVID-19 Pre-screening - 804-863-1652, Option 1
• COVID-19 Email: CraterCOVID19Vaccination@vdh.virginia.gov
• Virginia Department of Health Coronav...

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”; Outlook Remains ‘Positive’ 

Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings has raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Petersbu...

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The City of Petersburg has received Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 with an overall unmodified opinion on the audit of...

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

Governor Northam Announces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

Company to invest $124.5 million to establish new facility adjacent to Phlow Corporation

PETERSBURG—Governor Ralph Northam has announce...

Welcome to Petersburg: Video Tour

Click  HERE to experience the video welcome to Petersburg, Virginia!

Ward 6 Newsletter from Vice Mayor Annette Smith-Lee

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Virtual Job Hunt Club - Petersburg

Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare

The Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) offers the opportunity for recipients to achieve economic independence. Emphasis is on work first in conjunction with education and training when it ma...

Petersburg Sheriff Recognized for Women's History Month by ABC8 News

In honor of Women's History Month, Petersburg Sheriff - Vanessa Crawford was recognized as a remarkable woman in Central Virginia by ABC8 News. 

Click below to watch the video

COVID-19 Testing in Petersburg

The Crater Health District is offering COVID-19 testing in Petersburg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Testing is available during the following times:

Mondays: 10am – 12pm

Location: Central Virginia Health Services (321C Poplar Drive)

Wednesd...

Petersburg October TRIAD Meeting