Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, CBES

Working to protect what you love about the Eastern Shore since 1988

Our 70-mile peninsula is a place of rich rural beauty with a unique coastal heritage - an amazing rarity in today's world.

Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore believes preserving this for generations to come is a goal worth fighting for as we work for balanced, sustainable growth that benefits all Eastern Shore citizens.

Our Impact

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In the Spotlight

ONCE BANNED BOATHOUSE COMING TO NORTHAMPTON?

Public Hearing Tuesday, June 8, 6pm, County Admin. Bldg [2nd floor at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville] CLICK for CBES Statement

Impacts provided by Planning Commissioners (No other info provided on County level) Click for IMPACT Doc 1 CLICK IMPACT Doc 2

A recently undeveloped shoreline on the Chickahominy River in eastern VA now has a proliferation of large boathouses, similar to ones being proposed by Northampton County.

BTW Bike Tour Oct 25.

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