🌱 How the new MySheriff app keeps Poquoson neighbors informed and safer

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• How the new MySheriff app keeps Poquoson neighbors informed and safer

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
• Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• York-Poquoson officials launch MySheriff app (wavy.com) — Poquoson residents can now use the new York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office "MySheriff" app to get real-time crime, emergency, traffic, and community alerts right on their phones. The free iOS and Android app also lets you submit anonymous tips with photos or video and quickly access safety guides and key contact information, giving locals a more direct line to deputies.
   

📸 Around Poquoson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poquoson

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Tuesday September 1
• Economic Development Authority Meeting - Canceled →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar, 500 City Hall Avenue City Council Chambers, Poquoson
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Poquoson , VA 23662
• Architectural Review Board Meeting →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Retirement Board Meeting →
  Newport News, VA Calendar, 11820 Fountain Way Suite 301, Newport News
  9:00 am
• Hampton VA250 Committee Meeting →
  Hampton, VA Calendar
  3:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Fort Monroe Bird Walk
  Fort Monroe National Park Fort Monroe Visitor &amp Education Center30 Ingalls RoadFort Monroe VA 23651
  8:00 am
• Open Studio — Gloucester Arts on Main →
  Gloucester Arts On Main, 6580 Main St, Gloucester
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory Monument →
  Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• EDA Transaction Committee Meeting →
  Hampton, VA Calendar, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton
  8:30 am
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Newport News, VA Calendar, Behind City Hall 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• EDA Loan & Grant Review Committee Meeting →
  Hampton, VA Calendar, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day →
  Newport News, VA Calendar Newport News, VA 23607
  8:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Openers-Crew Team Member in Poquoson. Apply here.
• TE Connectivity posted a job opening for Future Opportunities ASSEMBLY OPERATOR II 3rd Shift in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poquoson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampton

• 'It makes me feel good:' Police recruits help clean up Pleasant Shade Cemetery in Hampton (wtkr.com)
• Hampton becomes latest Hampton Roads locality with a whole blood program (wtkr.com)
• Hampton Resilience Project Impacts Traffic Along North Armistead (hamptonroadsmessenger.com)

Newport News

• Swimming Advisory Issued for King-Lincoln Beach in Newport News (virginia.gov)

Ok Poquoson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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