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šŸŒ± What will Chincoteagueā€™s new short-term rental rules mean for your property?

Chincoteague, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Chincoteague! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Chincoteagueā€™s new short-term rental rules mean for your property?
  • Verizon ending copper lines in Chincoteagueā€”what happens to your landline?
  • How a Chincoteague bar visit helped jurors piece together a murder.

Also on today's calendar: Arcadia Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Chincoteague and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Chincoteague Town Council approves New Short-Term Rental Ordinance (shoredailynews.com) ā€” Chincoteagueā€™s Town Council has approved new rules for short-term rentals that set occupancy limits, require one off-street parking space per two guests, and mandate a two-night minimum stay starting January 1, 2027. Town leaders say the goal is to balance tourism with preserving neighborhood character, and theyā€™re signaling that further tweaks are possible as the ordinance rolls out.
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2. Verizon copper landline transition raises concerns in Accomack County (wboc.com) ā€” Chincoteague is among the Eastern Shore communities where Verizon plans to retire copper landline facilities after December 2026, shifting customers toward fiber or wireless-based phone service. County officials and statewide advocates are pressing the FCC over coverage gaps, medical devices, and power-outage reliability, while Verizon insists no Chincoteague customer will lose service without a workable replacement.
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3. Kellam convicted of murder, arson in 2024 Accomack County killing of Warren Fosque III (shoredailynews.com) ā€” A jury has convicted a Machipongo man of second-degree murder, firearm use, and arson in the 2024 killing of Warren Fosque III in northern Accomack County. Investigators traced the victimā€™s final evening from the American Legion in Pocomoke to Teaguers on Chincoteague and other local bars, using surveillance footage and cell phone data to build the circumstantial case that persuaded jurors.
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4. House approves Kiggans' Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (riponadvance.com) ā€” Chincoteagueā€™s recent struggle with a federal lifeguard shortage is now helping shape national policy, as the House passes the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act. The bill would let Interior reimburse local governments, like those that stepped in on Chincoteague, when they cover lifeguard gaps at federally managed beaches and swimming areas.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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