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TRAVEL ADVISORIES: 
- Great Bridge bridge will close overnight at 9 p.m. tonight, June 22, and reopen at 7 a.m. Friday, June 23. Extended bridge lifts will continue at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. 
- Bainbridge Boulevard will remain closed at South Military Highway through June 26. 

TOLL RATE INCREASE on Veterans Bridge: The first scheduled toll increase for the Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Tolls for all vehicle classes will increase by 5% which is $.05 for most passenger vehicles ($1.05 with E-ZPass, $3.05 without). Learn more at www.DominionBoulevard.com.

Heath E. Covey has been named the City's new Director of Communications, effective June 22. Covey replaces Mark S. Cox who retired in February. Details

The Mayor's Cup Blood Drive is a friendly competition between local cities and a chance for you to donate blood for those in need. Sign up for the Police Department's sponsored drive on June 27. Two more drives will be held June 29 at the Chesapeake Conference Center and Human Services Building, 100 Outlaw Street. 

The City is continuing to review sites for the proposed Joint Juvenile Justice Center. Officials had identified the site at 3316 S. Military Highway as having strong potential. An alternate site at 920 Minuteman Drive, which is the former location of the Chesapeake Alternative School, has been identified to meet the needs of the project. Details

The City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various board and commissions. The deadline to apply is June 29 for a July 25 appointment. Details

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