A small island with a storied past
Tangier, Virginia, is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the Virginia/Maryland border.
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- From Shorelines to Statehouse, Students Make Their MarkA group of James Madison University Honors Program students engaged in meaningful service by cleaning Tangier Island’s beach, collecting three truckloads of debris. Simultaneously, Tangier Combined students in Richmond participated in a Model General Assembly, gaining insights into legislative processes. Both experiences highlighted the importance of civic engagement and real-world learning beyond the classroom.
- Tangier Island Faces Financial Reckoning After Years of Quiet CrisisA recent Fiscal Distress Report reveals that Tangier Island, designated a fiscally distressed locality in 2025, faces severe financial mismanagement due to years of accumulated weak practices and limited resources. The town’s recovery will require external support, improved financial oversight, and community engagement to address its significant challenges moving forward.
- Notice of public meetingNotice of public town meeting When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Where: Benson Educational Building, 16152 Main Ridge Rd., Tangier, VA 23440 Time: 1 p.m. The Berkley Group will present their findings from their investigation into the Town of Tangier’s finances. They will also provide the town with solutions moving forward. Also present at the meetingContinue reading “Notice of public meeting”
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