November 12, 2026
first responders
Colonial Beach Hosts National Night Out
Last Tuesday, the Colonial Beach Police Department hosted its National Night Out at Town Hill Park. The event has expanded to feature a number of additional agencies, from the Town’s Public Works Department to EMS ser‑vices and local vendors, such as Renewals by Anderson.
Brann calls on Del. Kent & Local Governments to fight for dispatchers
Northumberland Board Chairman James Brann isn’t letting up on his call for dispatchers to be recognized as first responders. Most recently, he publicly made the request for the region’s state representative, Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent, to focus on the issue during the General Assembly in 2027.