What is the PLACID BAY SANITARY DISTRICT??

The Placid Bay Estates (PBE) Roads and Dam Sanitary Districts were set up by an act of the Virginia Legislation and the County in 1997 for the PBE roads and in 2012 for the dams. Funding for gravel roads maintenance is based on a percentage of your property value, and funding for the dams is based on a flat fee. Currently the Dam Sanitary District funds the rebuilding of the dams on Mattox Avenue and Short Way.

Annually the Placid Bay Civic Association (PBCE) Board of Directors drafts a budget for presentation to the County for specific projects on PBE roads and dams.

The PBCA Board is currently advocating for a wide range of community maintenance activities and projects including, but not limited to:

• Determining maintenance needs, developing action plans, and ensuring the efficient and quality work of contractors.
• Inspecting and monitoring the dams.
• Responding to requests and concerns and keeping residents and County officials informed of current operations.
• Monitoring roads and scheduling required repairs after inclement weather events.
• Prioritizing and developing projects for road improvements, such as widening and drainage upgrades in preparation for eventual paving projects. And, identifying potential VDOT Revenue sharing projects and administering such projects when State funds are available.
• Working with the VDOT and the Sanitary District for evaluation of drainage easements required for road improvements.

For any inquiries or concerns on the PBE gravel road or dams, send an email to the Placid Bay Civic Association at pbca.org@gmail.com and we will investigate and request the County to authorize the funding of the repairs based on the funding available in PBE’s Sanitary District account.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as the Placid Bay Civic Association works to improve Placid Bay Estate’s infrastructure.

Copied From Colonial Beach Wildlife Facebook Page posted January 29,2025 at 10:33 AM

We received a call today from our biologist at DWR with confirmation that the avian flu test taken of the Canada Goose picked up on Berkeley Beach was positive.

Please continue to be mindful of symptoms including: Appearing disoriented, walking or swimming in circles, head bobbing or circling, nasal discharge, cloudy eyes, seizures, lethargy. They do not have to have all these symptoms.

But, if you see a bird acting odd and you are not sure, please feel free to text a video or photo to Tidewater Wildlife Rescue at 757-255-8710, or to me directly at 631-379-2025, or you can call the DWR hotline at (804) 367-1000. If taking a photo or video, please keep your distance.

We are seeing most cases in waterfowl and those who eat them (ie bald eagles, vultures, owls). But as reported in the news, the virus has mutated and there have been cases in mammals. Cats are especially susceptible to more severe symptoms.

The good news is that we are happy to say that we have not seen any suspected cases in Colonial Beach since the goose, but remain vigilant. As soon as we identified the symptoms, we safely contained and isolated the bird using all precautions, removing him from the beach. We ask that the general public not go near or handle any suspected bird.

There continues to be more cases popping up throughout Virginia.

We worked with our friends at Tidewater Wildlife Rescue, the DWR and the Virginia Dept of Health regarding concerns for proper identification, handling, etc. DWR is writing up a press release addressing all, to include proper protocol. We will share that as soon as we get it.

SO, FAR, 2025 HAS BEEN SOUP-ER. Sorry for those who missed the SOUP-A-BOWL party, as a fun time was had by all! Keep following the PBCA here to learn what we’re planning next for our Placid Bay families and friends!

WE INVITE YOU TO ALSO LIKE AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PLACID BAY! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553802898590&mibextid=LQQJ4d

The PBCA would like to thank the volunteers (who ask to remain anonymous) for plowing many of the Placid Bay roads, the Venue parking lot, etc. immediately after the winter storm.  It was truly a full day’s act of kindness which meant residents would not be completely snowed in for a long time. Thank you SNOW much!

NOTICE: The Placid Bay Civic Association Board of Directors meeting scheduled on January 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Placid Bay Event Venue (67 Mattox Avenue) has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. Be safe, friends!

Snuggle up, keep warm and read a good book! Plenty of books in our Little Free Library—“Bay Books”—at the Placid Bay Event Venue (67 Mattox Avenue) under the pavilion. And check out the other Little Free Library—“The Read Seahorse”—just down the street from the Venue on Seahorse Drive. Libraries are currently filled with free books for all ages and various genres and we’ve plenty still yet to add! Just waiting for more room in each!!!

Placid Bay neighbors, thank you for sharing some of your holiday memories with us as we celebrated our BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENT! Happy Holidays from the PBCA. Hope to enjoy more time with you in 2025!