The Mathews County Board of Supervisors begins 2026 with chairman Tom Bowen and vice chair Pat Beattie at the helm. Stepping down from the role of chairman is Tim Doss, with Janice Phillips and David Walsh rounding out the five-member board which is responsible for developing a budget and tax rates, deciding land use questions and myriad other issues that come before it. Beattie and Walsh joined the board after winning election to four-year terms in November. The board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month in the historic courthouse. County residents have the chance to address their concerns at these meetings, with time set aside both at the start and the end. But those who wish to bring up matters of concern don’t have to wait until the third Thursday rolls around. Board members can be contacted directly, either by phone or email. They can be reached at: Tom Bowen (tbowen@mathewscountyva.gov or 804-990-0791); Patrick Beattie (pbeattie@mathewscountyva.gov or 804-990-0407);...