Board approves $65,000 emergency bridge for local Head Start program

Nov 19, 2025

After hearing that federal Head Start funding is delayed, the board agreed to provide $65,000 to the Eastern Shore program to cover payroll through Dec. 15, contingent on Northampton County matching the amount and reimbursement when federal funds arrive.

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The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to provide $65,000 to the Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging / Community Action Agency to bridge a federal funding delay affecting the local Head Start program.

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