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The Victoria Town Office/DMV Select will be closed on Thursday July 4th
7/2/2024
In honor of Independence day the Victoria Town Office/DMV Select will be closed Thursday July 4th. The office will re-open on July 5th at normal operational hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Water Conservation
6/25/2024
A recent article in StreamLine, a publication of the Virginia Rural Water Association, provides insight into common residential water usage and some common causes of water loss. Flushing toilets account for approximately 27% of household water usage. This number can increase significantly due to a leaking toilet which is more likely to leak than any other household fixture.
Last Week of Accepting Surveys
6/24/2024
Lunenburg County, the Town of Victoria, and the Town of Kenbridge are preparing an update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan and would like citizens to participate in the process. A community input survey has been developed to aid in the development of the plan. The survey can be accessed online or may be picked up at the following locations:
Victoria Town Office will be closed June 19th.
6/18/2024
The Victoria Town Office and DMV Select will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. We hope everyone has a great holiday. The Victoria Town Office and DMV Select will open back up at our regular schedule (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on Thursday June 20th.
Lunenburg Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey
6/14/2024
Lunenburg County, the Town of Victoria, and the Town of Kenbridge are preparing an update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan and would like citizens to participate in the process. A community input survey has been developed to aid in the development of the plan. The survey can be accessed online or may be picked up at the following locations:
Hydrant Flushing Postponed
6/4/2024
Due to the major leakage on 11th and Lee Street today, the hydrant flushing scheduled for this evening has been postponed to a later date which will be announced once decided upon. Thank you to everyone who helped resolve this issue.
Farm Use Plate and Placard Update:
6/3/2024
Farmers in Virginia use vehicles in a variety of ways for their farms. The type of license plates or placards you choose to display on your vehicle determines how the vehicle may be used.Beginning July 1, 2024, a DMV-issued permanent farm use placard is required for unlicensed (unregistered) farm use panel trucks, pickup trucks, or sport utility vehicles with a GVWR under 7,500 pounds.
Hydrant Flushing
6/3/2024
We will be doing hydrant flushing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
Town Office will be closed on Monday May 27th for Memorial Day
5/23/2024
Our town office and DMV Select will be closed on Monday May 27th for Memorial day. The trash pickup on Monday May 27th, will be done the following day on Tuesday May 28th, and Tuesday's trash pickup will be done on Wednesday May 29th.
Police Officer Vacancy
5/21/2024
The Town of Victoria is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The position of Police Officer involves the routine performance of general police duties which may include patrol, criminal investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, accident investigation, and any other duties required by department policy or town ordinance. Applicants must be 21 years of age, high school graduate or equivalent, possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License, must be a U. S. citizen, excellent physical condition, excellent reputation, and moral character. Current Virginia police officer certification desired but not required. A copy of the job description may be obtained at the town office. Applications may be obtained at the Victoria Municipal Building 1809 Main St. Victoria, Virginia, during regular business hours or online at www.victoriava.net. Submit all applications to the Victoria Police Department, P.O. Box 1421, Victoria, VA 23974, ATTN: Police Officer Vacancy. Position is open until filled. All positions within the Town of Victoria are subject to random drug testing. The Town of Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lunenburg Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey
5/17/2024
Lunenburg County, the Town of Victoria, and the Town of Kenbridge are preparing an update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan and would like citizens to participate in the process. A community input survey has been developed to aid in the development of the plan. The survey can be accessed online or may be picked up at the following locations:
Hometown Hero Banners
5/16/2024
The long awaited Hometown Hero banners were installed on the lampposts along Main Street today. We have 11 more lampposts that could be used for Hometown Hero banners in the future. Applications for banners for next year will be available in the fall of 2024. Thank you to all who participated in this year's program.
Town of Victoria 2024-2025 Budget Proposal
5/2/2024
The Victoria Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Town of Victoria budget on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Victoria Municipal Building located at 1809 Main Street. The budget synopsis can be viewed at FY2025 Budget.
Community Meeting for Comprehensive Plan
4/19/2024
Join us for a community meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, to help shape the long-term vision for the Lunenburg/Kenbridge/Victoria Joint Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is intended to provide citizens an opportunity to provide input for the long-term vision for the future and to inform citizens about the update of the plan.
Police Vacancy
4/19/2024
HELP WANTED: POLICE OFFICER
The Town of Victoria is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The position of Police Officer involves the routine performance of general police duties which may include patrol, criminal investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, accident investigation, and any other duties required by department policy or town ordinance. Applicants must be 21 years of age, high school graduate or equivalent, possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License, must be a U. S. citizen, excellent physical condition, excellent reputation, and moral character. Current Virginia police officer certification desired but not required. A copy of the job description may be obtained at the town office. Applications may be obtained at the Victoria Municipal Building 1809 Main St. Victoria, Virginia, during regular business hours or online at www.victoriava.net. Submit all applications to the Victoria Police Department, P.O. Box 1421, Victoria, VA 23974, ATTN: Police Officer Vacancy. Position is open until filled, but initial cutoff for applications will be May 2, 2024. All positions within the Town of Victoria are subject to random drug testing. The Town of Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.