Weekly recap

The week of March 9

March 9–15 · Compiled later from the records

The Board of Supervisors put off a decision on Anthony Mangano's Conditional Use Permit for a 195-foot communications tower until its regular meeting on April 9, 2026.¹ The Board also voted 5-0 to approve $5,311,742 for the School Board, the fourth and final quarterly appropriation.² The Wetlands Board on March 10 denied Marie Johnson's bulkhead request without prejudice and approved Margaret Short's 130 linear feet of riprap revetment on Indian Creek for three years.^3,4,5

Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.

Where each sentence comes from

“for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower” … “Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 12 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Motion to approve the fourth (final) quarterly appropriation for the School Board in the amount of $5,311,742.”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 12 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Denied, unanimously on March 10.”Promise settled · Wetlands Board
“Albert Fisher made a motion to deny the project without prejudice”Wetlands Board · meeting of March 10 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Margaret Short: install 130 linear feet of riprap revetment (Indian Creek)” … “unanimously approved for three years”Wetlands Board · meeting of March 10 · minutes posted, date not in the records

Written automatically from the county’s records. Each sentence has to quote the record it comes from, word for word, or it’s left out. The records have the final say.

Decided, and posted this week

Wetlands Board, meeting of March 10

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Mar 10

Marie Johnson: remove an existing timber bulkhead and install 83 linear feet of bulkhead in the same footprint (Taskmakers Creek)
Denied
The minutes’ words
“After a brief discussion, Albert Fisher made a motion to deny the project without prejudice. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.” (minutes, Mar 10)
Deborah G. Matthews Revocable Trust: remove a 38’ portion of a failed bulkhead -like structure, install a 6’ return wall into remaining timber bulkhead and install 75 linear feet of riprap revetment (Hull Creek)
Approved
The minutes’ words
“After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.” (minutes, Mar 10)
Margaret Short: install 130 linear feet of riprap revetment (Indian Creek)
Approved
The minutes’ words
“After further review of the project, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved for three years.” (minutes, Mar 10)
Blair Thurmond: install 355 linear feet of riprap revetment (Reason Creek)
Approved
The minutes’ words
“After further discussion, on a motion by George Rew, seconded by Albert Fisher, the request was unanimously approved for three years.” (minutes, Mar 10)

Board of Supervisors, meeting of March 12

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Mar 12 ·

Request by Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 8-B(1)-116 and is located on Movie Hall
Tabled · Part of the anthony Mangano: construct a 195-foot communications tower
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)
What’s a conditional use permit?
Virginia law calls this a special exception, or special use permit:
“‘Special exception’ means a special use that is a use not permitted in a particular district except by a special use permit granted under the provisions of this chapter and any zoning ordinances adopted herewith.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning
Supplemental Appropriation - School Board
Approved · $5,311,742.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve the fourth (final) quarterly appropriation for the School Board in the amount of $5,311,742. The break down is as follows: 30-6000-6100 $3,932,400 30-6000-6200 $368,532 30-6000-6300 $367,405 30-6000-6400 $507,988 30-6000-6600 $7,500 30-6000-6800 $127,917” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 5)
What’s a supplemental appropriation?
An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:
“Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports
Transfer of Funds - School Board Request
Approved · $125,690.33 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds from 30-6000-6400 (Operation & Maintenance) to line item 36-4100-410030 (new County account for School CIP funds) in the amount of $125,690.33.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 5)
Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services
Approved · $18,222.16 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $18,222.16 for March 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)
Supplemental Appropriation/Transfer of Funds - Sheriff's Department
Approved · $10,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 20-2200- 220220 (Federal Asset Forfeiture) to 3102-8008 in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment. Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 22-2200-220222 (State Asset Forfeiture) to line item 3102-8009 in the amount of $9,991.12 to purchase equipment.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)
What’s a supplemental appropriation?
An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:
“Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports
Supplemental Appropriation - Emergency Services
Approved · $9,400.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from the EMS billing monies to line item 3203-5409 in the amount of $9,400 for equipment and supplies.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)
What’s a supplemental appropriation?
An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:
“Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports

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Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-3012 in the amount of $3,369.92 for an insurance reimbursement and a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-7005 in the amount of $157.94 for a return reimbursement.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5805 in the amount of $150.00 for a tow bill reimbursement.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)
What’s a supplemental appropriation?
An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:
“Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports
Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund
Approved · $75.74 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $75.74 for interest accrued in January 2026 on the opioid abatement account.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)
What’s a supplemental appropriation?
An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:
“Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance
Carried · $37,907.17
“Motion to hire Mr. Austin Mothershead for the Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance position contingent upon the background check and driving record with a starting salary of $37,907.17 effective April 1, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)
What’s a closed meeting?
“‘Closed meeting’ means a meeting from which the public is excluded.”
Code of Virginia § 2.2-3701, Chapter 37. Virginia Freedom of Information Act
L3 Harris Radio High Capacity Batteries Request
Approved · $13,125.00
“Motion to approve the purchase of high capacity batteries from L3Harris not to exceed $13,125.00 pending receipt of the invoice.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)
Sheriff's Department Toughbook Quotes
Approved · $10,051.36
“Motion to approve the quote from Law and Order Technology LLC for toughbooks in the amount of $10,051.36.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Mobile Classrooms Removal Award
Approved · $4,500.00
“Motion to move forward with Jimmy’s Bulldozing Service for the removal of the mobile classrooms at the Old School Board Office in Lottsburg in the amount of $4,500.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)
What’s a closed meeting?
“‘Closed meeting’ means a meeting from which the public is excluded.”
Code of Virginia § 2.2-3701, Chapter 37. Virginia Freedom of Information Act
Update from Northumberland County Public Schools
Authorized · $2,916.00
“Motion to authorize the School Division to move forward with Capital City Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,916 utilizing funds from the School's Capital Improvement Fund that were earmarked for the well project.” “Motion to authorize the School Division to move forward with Capital City Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,916 utilizing funds from the School's Capital Improvement Fund that were earmarked for the well project.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 4)
Little Wicomico Dredging Project Update
Carried
“Motion to partner with the Planning District Commission to submit funding applications to community project funding and the congressionally directed spending programs.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 9)
What’s a planning district commission?
“‘Planning district commission’ means a regional planning agency chartered under the provisions of Chapter 42 (§ 15.2-4200 et seq.) of this title.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning
Other County Administration Items
Carried
“Motion to advertise the invitation for bids for fuel in Northumberland County.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 9)
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $510,186.20
“Motion to approve the March 2026 check register in the amount of $510,186.20.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 10)
Appointment - Gregory Basye Economic Development Commission District I
Approved
“Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Gregory Basye to the Economic Development Commission, District I.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)
Proclamation - Red Cross
Approved
“Motion to approve the proclamation for Red Cross Month as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)
Re-appointment - Heidi Wilkins-Corey Planning Commission District V
Approved
“Motion to approve the re-appointment of Heidi Wilkins-Corey to the Planning Commission, District V.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)
Resolution - Supporting Recognition of 911 Telecommunication Officers as First
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution in support of recognizing 911 telecommunication officers as first responders as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)

Each quote opens the minutes where it’s written. Routine votes (approving the agenda and minutes, entering and leaving closed session, adjourning) aren’t listed.

Moved forward, and new

In the Wetlands Board minutes

March 10 · 3 new requests

Margaret Short: install 130 linear feet of riprap revetment (Indian Creek)
Blair Thurmond: install 355 linear feet of riprap revetment (Reason Creek)
Deborah G. Matthews Revocable Trust: remove a 38’ portion of a failed bulkhead -like structure, install a 6’ return wall into remaining timber bulkhead and install 75 linear feet of riprap revetment (Hull Creek)

Promised, and what happened

What the records say would happen, as of this week.

Marie Johnson: remove an existing timber bulkhead and install 83 linear feet of bulkhead in the same footprint (Taskmakers Creek)
Tabled · Wetlands Board, February 10Taken up March 10Denied
The words
“Albert Fisher made a motion to table the request until the March meeting and request VIMS review the project and determine the number of square feet of wetland grass involved. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved.” (Wetlands Board minutes, Feb 10)

Still open

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
A second look promised by February 13, 2027 · Board of Supervisors, February 12Open
The words
“Motion to revisit the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150 in one year to see of controls can be put in place by both the State and the County.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Feb 12, p. 24)
Anthony Mangano: construct a 195-foot communications tower (Movie Hall Lane)
Tabled until April 9 · Board of Supervisors, March 12Open
The words
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

Earlier this year: 3 tabled decisions were taken up on the date set.

What was coming, as of this week

Rebuilt from the records, since this week was compiled later.

Tue17Mar
Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting
Thu19Mar
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue24Mar
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Wed25Mar
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Thu26Mar
Joint Finance Committee Regular Meeting