This page is here to provide brief but timely information about LCPOA business and local community matters of interest at the moment.  If you don't find what you're looking for, please send an e-mail and we'll try to get the information posted quickly!  Check back early and often!

NEW SCHOOL BUS STOPS ANNOUNCED

In cooperation with the Caroline County School Transportation office, we have revamped the Lake Caroline school bus stop locations to provide safe areas for our students while they wait to be picked up and dropped off.  This new configuration provides for adequate parent parking as well as room for students to stay completely clear of the roads while waiting for the bus.  PARENTS: You are responsible for your students while they wait for the bus. Please remind your students that they are not to have any contact whatsoever with any personal property  (such as boats) stored at these areas. Below are the stops for this school year.

Rec 1 – Beaver Park                       Rec 7– Senate Park

Rec 2 – Delaware Park                  Rec 8—Tranquility Park

Rec 3 – Boston Park                        Rec 9– Heron Park

Rec 4 – Justice Park                        Rec 11—Ladysmith Park

Rec 6– West Point Park                Little Beach

                                          Marina

*****************************************************************
ABOUT THE NEW NO WAKE ZONE 

Following a recent incident on Lake Caroline and with the safety of all community members using the lake, the Maintenance Department has installed two new buoys in the lake to create a NO WAKE ZONE.  The two NO WAKE buoys designate the NO WAKE ZONE in the channel on either side of the channel marker. As you enter the channel, you will need to reduce your speed from the first buoy, continuing on the right side of the buoy and on past the channel marker itself until you have passed the second buoy. Once you have cleared the area beyond the two NO WAKE buoys which are separated by the channel marker, you may resume speed. Remember to pass on the right side of the buoys only. The NO WAKE ZONE is in effect  around the clock and whether or not the lights are on. We hope this answers your questions about the new NO WAKE ZONE, but if you still have a question or a concern, please feel free to call the office at 448-3400.
*********************************************************************************************************
                        Culvert Replacement Schedule

The following is the complete schedule for the culvert replacement project. We appreciate your patience with traffic detours and delays during this phase of construction. Please contact the office at 448-3400 with your comments or questions.

  Senate Dr. scheduled for 8-25-2010

  #130 Lake Caroline scheduled for 8-26-2010

"Caroline County Suspends Temporary Ban on Open Burning"

Caroline, Virginia – 8:30 AM on August 19, 2010; The Caroline County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management has suspended the "NO BURNING or OUTDOOR FIRE BAN" established on July 7, 2010. Based on the Department’s recommendation, enforcement of the Emergency Ordinance against open burning will also be suspended. This action coincides with improved ground moisture levels across the region. 

"The rain that Caroline County has received recently has helped" stated Chief David Layman. "However, we are asking that anyone burning outdoors please use extra caution and continue to abide by existing County ordinances for open burning. Homeowners should attend all fires and have a means of extinguishment or control method readily available. Please do not burn on windy days."

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors, Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia Department of Forestry would like to thank the citizens for their cooperation during the local state of fire emergency and "No Open Burning" ban. This greatly reduced the number of wildfires during this period and improved the overall safety of the County.

For more information, contact the office of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management at (804) 633-9831.

Caroline County provides immediate notification of on a variety of issues including emergencies.  Check here for the latest alerts and notifications.  They also offer the added convenience of contacting you with information.  Their system delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to your cell phone, email, pager and/or PDA.  Sign up today!