Petersburg is Open for Business! - Small Business Relief Program

Petersburg is Open for Business!

Petersburg City Council has approved the COVID-19 small business grant program funded by the CDBG CARES Act. The goal of this program is to energize business collaboration and provide direct financial relief to businesses s...

2020 Utility Billing Schedule

Due to COVID-19, the following utility billing schedule will be implemented for the remainder of the calendar year: 

Please note that beginning in October 2020, utility bill payments will be due on the 5th of the month and no longer on the 1st of ...

Hydrant Flushing and Inspections

The City will conduct Hydrant Flushing and Inspections this week. The hydrant flushing program is used to maintain chlorine residuals and minimize water age (the length of time from production to consumption).  

As high temperatures continue, it&a...

July 21st City Council Meeting - ZOOM Link

Special Meeting: 9:30am

Regular Meeting: 12:00pm

ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/93628787280

Meeting ID: 936 2878 7280

Audio Only: 646-558-8656 

Link to 9:30am Agenda

Link to 12:00pm Agenda

Petersburg Special City Council Meeting - July 16

Petersburg Special City Council Meeting: July 16, 2020, 12:00pm

ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/99319996176

Audio Only: +1 646 558 8656 

Meeting ID: 993 1999 6176

Petersburg Billing and Collections Announcement

The Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will be closed on Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; and Friday, July 31 for in-service training.

The Commissioner of the Revenue Office will be closed to the public on those dates. The Commissioner of the ...

Petersburg Fire Station #4 Update

In April 2020, the City temporarily closed Fire Station #4 (Walnut Hill) due to health and safety concerns. The Fire Station was experiencing severe issues with mold, asbestos, and an overall antiquated infrastructure.

In May, Petersburg City Council appro...

COVID-19 Testing in Petersburg

COVID-19 Testing is available in Petersburg through the Crater Health District on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Pre-screening is required. For pre-screening, call 804-863-1652 - Option 1.

Testing Times and Locations: 

Mondays: 10am - 12pm

Loca...

Petersburg Area Transit Unveils New Buses

Petersburg Area Transit announces the unveiling of seven (7) new transit buses. This unveil marks the second year of PATs capital replacement plan.  The transit buses were purchased in part through a partnership between Petersburg Area Transit (P...

July 7th City Council Meeting Link

Petersburg City Council Meeting: July 7, 2020

Closed Session: 11am

Regular Meeting: 12pm

ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/91195255722

Audio Only: +1 646 558 8656

Meeting ID: 911 9525 5722

Link to Closed Session Agenda

Link to Regular Meeting Agenda

Utility Billing Delay (June 2020)

Due to reading and printing delays, the utility bills for June 2020 will be mailed on July 2, 2020 and the new due date will be July 23, 2020.  Commercial and Industrial customers may receive 2 bills representing their May and June bills. Bills c...

Petersburg Economic Development Authority Meeting

TAKE NOTICE, that on July 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. the City of Petersburg Economic Development Authority shall hold a Special Meeting in the second floor Conference Room of Petersburg Area Transit located at 100 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23805. &am...

FOLAR Invites Participation in Blueway Survey

Everyone who likes to kayak, canoe, or use other paddle craft (like stand up paddle boards) is asked to describe your current experience paddling the lower Appomattox River and offer suggestions for amenities that would improve your experience. 

T...

Petersburg Weekend Event Changes

The Petersburg Juneteenth Celebration scheduled for 6/19 has been CANCELED due to weather forecasts. 

The location for the Trey Songz “Feed Your City” event has been changed and will now take place at the Petersburg Public Libr...

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...

Trey Songz Feed Your City Event - June 20, 2020

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Trey Songz has accepted former NBA All-Star Ricky Davis & The Ricky Davis Legacy Foundation, music industry legend Tony Draper, & Grammy-nominated Pusha T’s "FEED YOUR CITY CHALLENGE" as a respo...

City Council Meeting - June 16, 2020

Closed Session: 10:30am

Agenda

Regular Meeting: 12:00pm

Agenda

ZOOM Link:  https://zoom.us/j/95933862275

(For Audio Only) Phone Number: +1 646 558 8656

Meeting ID: 959 3386 2275

Petersburg Local Resource Guide

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Juneteenth Celebration in Petersburg

Petersburg Celebrates Class of 2020!

Join Petersburg community members in celebration of the Petersburg High School Class of 2020. This celebration will be conducted drive-thru style with graduates receiving meals, PPE, and lots of love! 

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Notice of Hearing Before the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board will hear an appeal of a Notice of Violation on property in the City of Petersburg located at 305 St. Andrew Street by owner, Mr. Robert F. Dance.

The hearing will be held in the Cr...

Petersburg Expands In-Person Billing and Collection Services

Effective Tuesday, June 9th,  the City of Petersburg will expand its operation of a limited service window located at the Fiscal Management Building (144 N. Sycamore Street).

This limited service area will now be available for water connection, cu...

Hydrant Inspections in Petersburg

The City of Petersburg will be conducting hydrant inspections (including flushing) throughout this week. 

While it is not likely, it is possible that residents in the area may temporarily experience discolored water or low pressure. Should this ha...

Paving and Milling in Petersburg

Colony Construction Inc. will conduct paving and milling throughout Petersburg during the month of June and Detours will be in place. 

Week of June 1, 2020: 

June 2:

South Park Drive (Milling)

June 3: 

South Park Drive (Milling)

June ...

June 4th: City Council Workshop - ZOOM Link

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94191768067 

Phone Line: 1 - 646 - 558 - 8656

Meeting ID: 941 9176 8067 

Link to the Agenda

June 2, 2020 City Council Meeting - ZOOM Link

Petersburg Opens Limited In-Person Utility Billing Services

Petersburg Offers Limited In-Person Utility Billing Services

Petersburg, VA:  Effective Monday, June 1^st, the City of Petersburg will open a limited service window located at the Fiscal Management Building (144 N. Sycamore Stree...

An Extended Read Period for April Utility Bills

For utility bills due Wednesday, June 10th, some customers may notice a slight increase in charges. This is due to an extended meter read period for the month of April. 

Higher consumption charges could also potentially be attributed to increased ...

Petersburg City Government Offices Closed on May 25th

City of Petersburg Government Offices 

Closed for Memorial Day 

Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25^th in observance of Memorial Day.

Closed offices include: City Hall, City Hall A...

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2020, 12pm

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2020, 12pm:

Link to Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99749863776

Meeting ID: 997 4986 3776

You can also call in for the meeting using the following phone number: 1-646-558-8656 

Meeting ID: 997 4986 3776

Petersburg Public Library Begins Drive-Thru Service

Petersburg Public Library

Begins Drive-Thru Service 

Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, Petersburg Public Library will begin drive-thru service for customers to conveniently pick up items on hold. The drive-thru will be open every Monday - Friday from...

Bulk Waste Collection Resumes in Petersburg

Bulk Waste Collection Resumes in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residential curbside collection of bulky waste and yard waste was suspended on April 20^th in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hop...

Petersburg Architectural Review Board Meeting

The next Architectural Review Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 and will be held virtually on GoToMeeting at 6pm. 

This ARB meeting will also include applications that were to be reviewed on April 8, 2020, which was forced to ...

May 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Login (including Password)

Information for the May 12, 2020 City Council Meeting, 12pm: 

Meeting Link: 

https://zoom.us/j/91273688024?pwd=U1hsU3h3OU9HYlFZNnAxNEdhWkF3dz09 

Phone: +1 646 558 8656 

Meeting ID: 912 7368 8024

Password: 881244

COVID-19 Testing in Petersburg

5/5/2020 - City Council Meeting ZOOM Link

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Information Sessions

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Budget Sessions

The City of Petersburg will host two virtual information sessions to review the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget and engage in a question/answer session.

Two Adjustments: The sessions will be hosted by Petersburg ...

FY 2020-2021 Budget Information Sessions

FY 2020-2021 Budget Information Sessions

The City of Petersburg will host two virtual  information sessions with Petersburg City Manager, Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides, to review the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget and engage in a question/answer sessi...

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&...

4/28 City Council Meeting: Afternoon Call-In

4/28 City Council Meeting: 

The City Council meeting, afternoon conference line:   

Number: 571-317-3122 

Access Code: 357-938-333

4/28 City Council Meeting: New Call-In Line

4/28 City Council Meeting: The City Council meeting, post recess, will be held on a new call in line. Number: 571-317-3122 Access: 357-938-333. 

Petersburg City Council Meeting Link

Petersburg City Council Meeting: April 28, 2020 - 12:00pm

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/401056429 You can also dial in using your phone.  +1 (224) 50...

S&P Global Ratings Revises Outlook for Local Governments

S&P Global Ratings Revises Outlook for Local Governments

Petersburg, Virginia:  Petersburg investment advisors, Davenport & Company LLC, have informed the City that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has revised its outlook to stab...

Delivery Delay for Utility Bills

Due to printing delays, the utility bills for the April 2020 period will be sent on April 23, 2020 and the new due date will be May 14, 2020.

Bills can currently be viewed online by clicking here.

To protect the health and safety of the staff memb...

Public Comment for Virtual Meetings

Public Comment for Virtual Meetings:

Citizens who are unable to participate via the GoTo Meeting connection or through telephone during the public hearing can email their comments to the Clerk of Council up to the day of the meeting at which the public he...

Bulk Waste Collections Suspended in Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg

Bulk Waste Collections Suspended in Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg

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

Petersburg Operating Under Stay at Home Order

Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020 through Friday, April 17, 2020, the City of Petersburg will be operating under the, “Stay at Home Order” established by Governor Northam (Executive Order #55).  

Under this order, the City wil...

Petersburg Department of Social Services Advisory Board teleconference meeting

Due to COVID-19, The City of Petersburg Department of Social Services Advisory Board meeting has been changed to a teleconference meeting.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020, 6:00pm

Call Number:

(605) 313-5927

Pin 373391

Read on...

Petersburg Public Works and Utilities Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update from 

Petersburg Public Works and Utilities

Petersburg’s Department of Public Works and Utilities continues to operate through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to provide citizens, businesses, and industries with rel...

Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The City of Petersburg is encouraging City employees and community members to heed necessary precautions to minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Though the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assessed the potential public health t...

Commissioner of the Revenue Office Closed on 1/28 & 1/29