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Dormant shopping center to become condos
A unanimous vote by the Suffolk City Council authorizes Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC. to proceed with plans to construct a new 78-unit condominium complex at 1226 white Marsh Rd. During their Wednesday, July 17 meeting held at City Hall, council voted seven to 0 to approve RZN2023-007 (Conditional) to rezone and amend property on 1226 […] The post Dormant shopping center to become condos appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
After public outcry, major road project planned near Suffolk warehouse complex
After public outcry over a massive warehouse complex being built not far from downtown Suffolk, city leaders are planning a major road project that they say will mitigate residents’ traffic concerns. The city plans to improve a section of Route 460 as part of a $86.8 million road project. City leaders say it will increase capacity on a major roadway near the planned 10 building, ...
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council green lights self-storage facility on Holland Rd.
Suffolk City Council gave the green light for the construction of a new self-storage facility on Holland Rd. during the Wednesday, July 17 meeting. The request to establish the self-storage facility located on the 2100 block of Holland Rd. was approved unanimously. The request, submitted by Melissa Venable, Founder and Principal Planner of Land Planning […] The post Council green lights self-storage facility on Holland Rd. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council approves participation in opioid-related settlement
Earlier this month, Suffolk City Council adopted a resolution allowing the City of Suffolk to participate in a proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and related corporate entities. As part of the council’s consent agenda during their July 2 meeting, members voted unanimously to take part in the multi-state opioid settlement, allowing funds to […] The post Council approves participation in opioid-related settlement appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City gears up for National Night Out
In honor of this year’s National Night Out, the City of Suffolk held a special presentation in recognition of the upcoming August celebration. Held at the council’s July 17 meeting, Director of Media and Community Relations and Suffolk National Night Out Committee Chair Jennifer Moore was joined alongside Mayor Michael D. Duman, Police Chief James […] The post City gears up for National Night Out appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Comprehensive plan heads to public hearing and vote
The highly debated 2045 Comprehensive Plan is set to head to public hearing. The city council voted on July 17 to set an Aug. 21 date for the hearing and vote on the plan. During his update at council’s Wednesday, July 17 work session, Suffolk Comprehensive Planning Manager Keith Cannady announced the date for the […] The post Comprehensive plan heads to public hearing and vote appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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