Town of Kilmarnock, VA Government

08/17/2026

🚦 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPDATE: Route 3

Drivers will soon notice a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center.

The signal will be converted to a flashing yellow arrow for permissive left turns. Instead of seeing a solid green light when making a permissive left turn, drivers will see a flashing yellow arrow.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
➡️ You may turn left, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

The signal timing and permitted movements will not change — only the way the permissive left-turn signal is displayed.

This type of signal may already look familiar to local drivers. It will operate similarly to the flashing yellow arrow currently in use on Route 3 at Walmart as shown below.

🚗 As always, please use caution, pay attention to the signal and yield when making a left turn.

08/12/2026

Drought conditions continue in our region.

Our homes, business, parks, and environment are all impacted by drought.

Understanding what causes a drought helps us make smart choices to help conserve water.

Let's all do our part. Every drop counts.

For more information about saving water during drought: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quantity/drought/drought-responses

08/12/2026

💧 INVESTING IN KILMARNOCK’S WATER SYSTEM💧

The Town of Kilmarnock is beginning a multi-year Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program to help protect and extend the service of an essential part of our community’s infrastructure.

Following a professional assessment of our water storage tanks completed in 2025, the Town is moving forward with recommended preventative maintenance and rehabilitation of all three of our water towers.

Together, the East Church Street, Hospital, and Radio water towers provide approximately 560,000 gallons of water storage and are an important part of the system serving approximately 1,500 customers.

This work is about being proactive. Regular maintenance and rehabilitation help extend the useful life of our water storage tanks, protect the Town’s investment, and reduce the potential for more significant and costly repairs in the future.

The project is also part of a larger, long-term effort to ensure the continued reliability of our water system for years to come.

The Town has contracted with USG Water Solutions, which specializes in the inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation of municipal water infrastructure, to complete the work.

📍 First up: East Church Street Water Tower

Work will begin at the East Church Street tower before moving to the Hospital Tower and then the Radio Tower.

Important: This project involves our water storage tanks, not our wells. The wells will continue pumping water into the system, and only one storage tank will be taken out of service at a time. No disruption to normal water service is anticipated.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share more about the project, how our water system works, what residents can expect during construction, and the improvements being made to each tower.

💧 Maintaining today. Planning for tomorrow. Protecting Kilmarnock’s water system for the future.

08/10/2026

🎬 NEW IN KILMARNOCK: Movies on the Half Shell Stage!🍿

We’re excited to introduce Movies on the Half Shell Stage, a brand-new FREE outdoor movie series at Town Centre Park!

Presented by the Town of Kilmarnock with the generous support of Chesapeake Bank, this new community program was made possible in part through a VATC DRIVE Tourism+ Grant. We’re excited to bring even more opportunities to gather, have fun, and enjoy Kilmarnock together!

🎥 2026 Movie Lineup:
August 20 – Finding Nemo
September 3 – Back to the Future
September 17 – Coco
October 8 – Toy Story
October 29 – Hocus Pocus
December 10 – Elf
December 17 – The Polar Express

📍 Town Centre Park Stage | 150 N. Main Street
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
⏰ Movies start at sunset, keep an eye out for additional posts with times!

🎄 Holiday Headlights: Our December movies will be available to enjoy the show from the comfort of your car!

Mark your calendars, grab your family and friends, and get ready for movies under the stars in Town Centre Park!✨

A special thank you to Chesapeake Bank for sponsoring the series and Virginia is for Lovers for helping make this new program possible through the DRIVE Tourism+ Grant.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to each movie night!

08/05/2026

We’re at the KVFD Carnival tonight. Come by and see us at the dime stand!

08/04/2026

School starts next week: plan ahead for how to access the new high school.

As we prepare to welcome students to the new Lancaster High School, we're asking our community to take a moment to review the updated traffic pattern. Whether you're dropping off a student or attending an event, following the designated routes will help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. This map is for students and parents to understand where to go.

Please review the map before your first visit, and thank you for helping us make the start of the school year a smooth one for everyone!

08/04/2026

🌧️ CARNIVAL CANCELLED TONIGHT 🌧️

Due to rain, tonight's (Tuesday) KVFD Carnival is cancelled. We'll be back tomorrow — check our page for updates!

Turns out nothing could bring Virginia out of a historic drought... except the KVFD Carnival. 😂
Stay dry, folks — see you soon

08/03/2026

💧 DROUGHT UPDATE: Northern Neck Remains Under a Drought Warning

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released its latest drought update, and Lancaster County remains under a Drought Warning Advisory.

The recent rainfall across Virginia has been welcome news and has helped prevent conditions from worsening. However, drought conditions have not ended. While the rain has improved soil moisture in many areas, long-term rainfall deficits remain, groundwater levels continue to decline seasonally, and it takes time for aquifers to fully recharge.

What does this mean for Kilmarnock?
Our community relies on groundwater for its drinking water supply. One or two heavy rain events may green up our lawns, but they don’t immediately replenish the groundwater beneath our feet. Consistent rainfall over an extended period is needed before drought conditions can truly improve.

💧 You can help by continuing to conserve water:
• Water lawns only when necessary.
• Repair leaking faucets and toilets.
• Run full loads of laundry and dishes.
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.

Every drop conserved helps protect our community’s water supply.

The Drought Monitoring Task Force will meet again on August 4 to reassess conditions across the Commonwealth.

Learn more about Virginia’s drought conditions and track updates at:
🔗 https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quantity/drought