by James Ritch | Feb 13, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A concerned citizen is keeping a dialogue open with Exmore town council members on which sewer solution is right for Exmore. “You’re representing the people of Exmore,” Ken Dufty reminded the council Feb. 3. Exmore must decide to enter an...
by James Ritch | Jan 9, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Is there a dire need for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s expensive sewer pipeline plan? Priorities for the Eastern Shore of Virginia just might be cell phone service that is reliable and affordable, as well as electronics-protective, surge-free...
by James Ritch | Jan 9, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – As the Exmore town council has grappled with the decision about how it will provide residents with sewer service for decades to come, there have been many discussions about costs, but few about the possible impacts on the water supply. Exmore is...
by James Ritch | Dec 22, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The following letter was sent to the Accomack County Board of Supervisors. I spent 30 years as a licensed wastewater professional with the Commonwealth of Virginia ultimately holding Class I licensure. This enabled me to operate any wastewater treatment...
by James Ritch | Dec 19, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors voted Dec. 10 in favor of adding the county to a petition to join the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), following suit with the county’s five incorporated towns – Exmore, Nassawadox, Eastville, Cheriton, and Cape...