April 03, 2020

COVID-19 Related Information

Mayor Littleton Announces
Restaurant Voucher Program:
EAT IN with some TAKE OUT

These are extremely difficult times for us all. To help, the Town of Middleburg is starting some exciting new programs aimed at helping our citizens, businesses and community. One of these new programs is our Middleburg Restaurant Voucher Program. Here is what it is: Every household in Middleburg is getting a packet of meal vouchers (same as gift cards). These vouchers are good for $20 toward any take-out or delivery order from each participating restaurants or food establishments in Middleburg. Everyone gets one voucher per participating restaurant.

View Mayor Littleton's letter and for more information about participating restaurants

Connecting Workforce with Open Jobs

Message from Executive Director Buddy Rizer: As we turn our calendars to April, we continue to adjust to the changing circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak, and look for opportunities to help our businesses. This morning, our team unveiled a jobs portal that aggregates and filters all positions currently open in Loudoun County. The portal pulls in and de-duplicates listings from more than 10,000 public job boards, providing the comprehensive tool for finding a job in Loudoun County. We also updated our website with information on the Paycheck Protection Program and other funding sources for our businesses. As you assess the resources available, please do not hesitate to call me, or any member of our team, with issues large or small, so we can help you through these tough times.

Middleburg COVID-19 Stimulus Package

We know that it is a very difficult time for residents, businesses, and workers. Now is the time to help each other, check on your aging neighbors, and provide whatever assistance you can to those in need. Please also take necessary precautions and prevention methods to keep yourself and your neighbors healthy.

As a Town, we also recognize a responsibility to help during difficult times. To provide assistance to businesses and residents through these troubling times, the Mayor & Town Council approved a COVID-19 stimulus package. Below are some of the highlights:

The Town has suspended late fees & service disconnects for users of the Town’s water/sewer systems for sixty days (through June 14, 2020)
The Town will issue a credit of up to $200 per water/sewer customer, not to exceed the amount of the bill, for the May utility bills (which cover the March/April service period)
The Town is deferring the penalty on meals tax payments for restaurants through June 30, 2020. Restaurants must still file their monthly gross receipts report. Interest charges will still apply.
The Town has donated $8,750 to the Visit Loudoun Foundation, which has established a fund to assist workers in the hospitality industry. Such workers are encouraged to contact the Foundation to determine what assistance may be available to them. https://communityfoundationlf.org/
The Town has donated $4,000 to Seven Loaves Food Bank to help provide food to those in need and $4,000 to Middleburg FISH to help Middleburg area residents with the payment of their rent and utility bills. Residents in need of such assistance are encouraged to contact those charitable organizations.
The Town is working to support restaurants and residents through a meal voucher program.

The Town will continue to evaluate business and resident’s needs throughout these difficult times. Visit our website at www.middleburgva.gov for the latest information regarding COVID-19 and any assistance that may be available. If you have questions, please contact us during business hours at 540-687-5152.

COVID-19 Prevention and Preparation

The Town of Middleburg encourages all residents and visitors to stay informed of the latest information around the Coronavirus/COVID-19. The latest information from the Town can be found at www.middleburgva.gov/coronavirus, and Loudoun County has a great page of information at www.loudoun.gov/coronavirus. Information changes regularly, so please stay up to date.

Many events are being postponed or canceled due to precautions surrounding COVID-19. Please contact the event manager or location to confirm any specific event or exhibit.

All health related questions should be directed to the Loudoun County Health Department - their hotline is 703-737-8300 or at health@loudoun.gov

Public Service Announcement

The Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration is committed to helping all eligible registered voters maintain the ability to cast a ballot in the upcoming May 5, 2020 Town Elections – Hamilton, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville and Round Hill.

For your safety and to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 (Corona Virus), you are encouraged to request and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Any qualified voter may request an absentee ballot using Reason Code 2A, due to COVID-19.

To request an absentee ballot be sent by mail:

APPLY ONLINE using the Virginia Department of Elections secure Citizen Portal: www.elections.virginia.gov/absentee (in some instances you may not be able to submit your request online and will need the ability to print out an application).
CALL or EMAIL the Office of Elections and Voter Registration (telephone (703) 777-0380 / email vote@loudoun.gov). A Virginia Absentee Ballot Application form will be mailed to you, which you can submit via:

Email: vote@loudoun.gov
Fax: (703) 777-0622
Mail: Office of Elections, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, VA 20175-8916

As required by law, a ballot will be sent to you by mail within three days of receiving and approving your application. Please ensure your application is complete. Applications missing required information may be denied. Absentee voters are also reminded to allow sufficient time to receive and return your voted ballot, allowing for possible postal delays. Do not delay in requesting or submitting your ballot.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

April 13, 2020: Last day for citizens to register to vote or update their address in order to vote in the May 5, 2020 Town Election – Hamilton, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville and Round Hill

April 28, 2020 by 5 pm: Last day to request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you

Office of Elections and Voter Registration
750 Miller Drive, Suite C, Leesburg, Virginia 20175-8910
703/777-0380 V/TDD ~ FAX 703/777-0622 ~ vote@loudoun.gov

2020 Census

Your Invitation To Respond

The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community's future, by responding to the 2020 Census.

Homes will begin receiving their invitation to respond to the 2020 Census between March 12-20. These official Census Bureau mailings will include detailed information and a Census ID for completing the Census online.

How To Respond

The 2020 Census will ask a few simple questions about you and everyone who is or will be living with you on April 1, 2020. For the first time, you can choose to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail. Find out more about each of these methods below:

Please note that if you are responding online, you must complete the census in one sitting, as you don't have the ability to save your progress.
See the questions the census asks here.

If you do not receive an invitation to respond from the Census Bureau, you may respond online or visit our Contact Us page to call our phone line.

Upcoming Meetings at the Town Office:

Thursday, April 9   6:00 PM    Town Council Meeting

Thursday, April 23  6:00 PM Town Council Meeting

Monday, April 27 7:00 PM   Planning Commission *

To make a public comment or speak during public hearing, please call 540-339-6355 at 6:00 PM the evening of the meeting. Decisions regarding these meetings will be made one week prior to each meeting.

Good News!

You can now watch live streaming/video of the Town Council, Planning Commission and Historic District Review Committee's monthly meetings on the Town's website.

Do you have an update or a new event you would like to add?
Please feel free to email the Town at info@middleburgva.gov
with your information or with any questions that you may have.

Town of Middleburg
10 W Marshall Street
P.O. Box 187
Middleburg, VA 20118
540-687-5152
info@middleburgva.gov
www.middleburgva.gov