The Wytheville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, has been canceled.

The Council of the Town of Wytheville, Virginia (the “Council”), will hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of bonds by the Town of Wytheville, at one time or from time to time. The estimated maximum amount of the bonds is $843,000. The proposed use of the bond proceeds is to pay the costs of acquiring a refuse truck and a dehumidification unit for the Town. The public hearing which may be continued or adjourned, and at which persons may appear and present their views on the proposed bond issue, will be held at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on October 11, 2023, before the Council in the Council Chambers, Wytheville Municipal Building, 150 East Monroe Street, Wytheville, Virginia. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting to express their views or submit comments by regular mail, telephone or email at sherryc@wytheville.org. Individuals desiring to attend the meeting and requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Municipal Office at least two days prior to the meeting by calling (276) 223-3349.

REFUSE COLLECTION NOTICE 

Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the refuse collection in the Town of Wytheville for Monday, October 9, 2023, will be made on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The normal collection scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, will be made on that day. The Town of Wytheville’s Recycling Center located at 1025 South Third Street will not have an attendant on duty on Monday, October 9, 2023, due to the Columbus Day holiday. The attendant will return to assist citizens on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Please note that when an attendant is not on duty, the Recycling Center's gates are closed, and items cannot be dropped off.

The Indoor pool at the Wytheville Community Center will close on September 9 to begin replacement of the dehumidifier system. The indoor pool will remain closed until October 2. During this time McWane pool will be open to the public for day passes and available to those with both a Silver and Gold pass plan. McWane pool hours will be Monday-Friday – 6am-12pm and 4-8pm, Saturday – 10am-7pm, and Sunday – 1-5:30pm weather permitting.

The Town of Wytheville has closed the South 20th Street bridge due to safety concerns of officials of the Town and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The bridge will be closed until further notice. All residents are urged to travel West Railroad Avenue to reach their destination. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience. Please contact the Town if you have any questions or concerns at 276-223-3342. Thank you!