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Old 05-28-2012, 07:49 PM
 
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My family will be relocating to the Hampton area soon. I've gone ahead and listed out some of our questions and appreciate any help/advice we could get.

1. Looking at rentals in Michael's Woods, any thoughts on the area?

2. Also looking at Willow Oaks, any thoughts on that area?

3. What company handles trash collection? Is it private or done through the city? What do you pay/month?

4. What are the name(s) of the gas company(ies) in the area?

5. Who do you use for internet service? What do you pay/month? Are you happy with them?

6. Who do you use for cable/satellite TV? What do you pay/month? Are you happy with them?

7. Does the city handle water/wastewater service? What do you pay/month?

8. Are there elementary schools that should be avoided? Are there one or two elementary schools that are excellent or better than others?

9. Does the city have a youth sports program? Any thoughts on it?

I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions and really appreciate anyone who takes the time to answer my litany of questions!
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Old 05-30-2012, 05:00 AM
 
Location: Roanoke, VA
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I do not live in the Hampton Roads Area - yet. But here is a webpage on Michael's Woods that is on the website for the city of Hampton:

City of Hampton, Neighborhood Office - My Neighborhood By Name

Here it is for Willow Oaks:


City of Hampton, Neighborhood Office - My Neighborhood By Name


This webpage which has newcomer info may answer some of your other questions:

City of Hampton, Living In Hampton, Newcomer Information

Good luck!!!!!!
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:59 AM
 
Location: Newport News VA
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I have sold and rented homes in Michaels Woods and Willow Oaks. Trash pickup is through the cities--not a private vendor. The bill is every other month. Internet and cable providers are Cox Cable, Verizon. There are also the satellite TV vendors for cable. Price can vary but Cox and Verizon offer package deals. The city also provide water and sanitation services--costs vary depending on usage. I have a family of 7 and we have a pool so our bill may not be "typical." The city's Park and Recreation department provide sports. I live in Newport News and my children participated in the sports and other classes offered through P&Rec. The schools and YMCA also offer programs/sports.
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