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A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may have another chance. The mansion’s current ownership group has told the foundation they’re willing to listen, with some qualifiers. If the DMF raises enough money to come to the negotiating table with a “fair offer” and the […] The post A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan appeared first on Farmville.
Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right now. The real estate reassessment has started in the county and the town of Farmville. To tackle that project, the county staff hired a team from Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, which has been tasked with updating property information […] The post Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know appeared first on Farmville.
Dispatch Briefs: New homes on Tidewater? What closed Court St.?
In Victoria, if one property owner has his way, there will be some new homes built at the old mill site, The Dispatch learned. This is at the corner of Tidewater Avenue and W. 6th Street. Now here’s where the Victoria Town Council comes in. There is a piece of town property that runs through […] The post Dispatch Briefs: New homes on Tidewater? What closed Court St.? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
From the Editor’s Desk: Let’s talk about the dreaded ‘A’ word
Ok, so the headline is a bit of a tease. I can think of plenty ‘a’ words that people dread. But in this case, oddly enough, it seems to be the word affordable. To steal a quote from the movie The Princess Bride, “I don’t think that word means what you think it means.” Is […] The post From the Editor’s Desk: Let’s talk about the dreaded ‘A’ word appeared first on Farmville.
Housing project moves forward
A housing grant awarded to a local business to help refurbish downtown buildings into new apartments in Kenbridge is just about completed. As part of a $2 million in Affordable Workforce Housing Grants awarded by the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC), Smyth Properties LLC was awarded $250,000 for Adaptive Reuse of vacant downtown buildings into affordable […] The post Housing project moves forward appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity moves ahead with construction
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June. In February 2022, the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity was awarded a grant in the amount of $946,149 through the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) Affordable Workforce Housing Grant. This funding is to be used to build 11 new homes […] The post Piedmont Habitat for Humanity moves ahead with construction appeared first on Farmville.
Long and Foster gets new intern
Cesar Vazquez recently joined the Victoria office of Long and Foster Real Estate as the office’s newest intern. He is a 2023 graduate of Central High School and during his high school career enjoyed the arts and sports. Soccer and gardening are his favorite hobbies now. Cesar wishes to attend Southside Virginia Community College and […] The post Long and Foster gets new intern appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
State auditor: ENC town failed to get "equal value" in two property deals
FARMVILLE — An investigation by the Office of State Auditor found Farmville town leaders failed in four instances to safeguard the community’s finances, according to a report released Tuesday. The investigative audit report also said the town’s response to the audit failed to include a corrective action plan or designate who will be accountable for implementing the corrective action plan. “The Town’s response … did not include these details,” according...
State auditor: Farmville failed to get ‘equal value’ in two property deals
An investigation by the Office of State Auditor found Farmville town leaders failed in four instances to safeguard the community’s finances, according to a report released Tuesday. The investigative audit report also said the town’s response to the audit failed to include a corrective action plan or designate who will be accountable for implementing the corrective action plan. “The Town’s response … did not include these details,” according to the...
Prince Edward County Property Transfers: November 2022
Following are the property transfers recorded in the Prince Edward County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the month of November. The listing includes the grantor, the grantee, location of property and amount of consideration. • Mark A. Hamilton to William E. Hurt, Lots, Town of Farmville. $290,000. • Sherry L. Gauldin to Thomas Vincent Taylor, […] The post Prince Edward County Property Transfers: November 2022 appeared first on Farmville.
Lunenburg County Property Transfers: February 2023
Following are the property transfers recorded in the Lunenburg County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the month of February. The listing includes the grantor, the grantee, location of property and amount of consideration. • ALG Trustee LLC to William B Taylor, 4 AC, Pleasant Grove District. $79,907.58. • Wellington Bacon Jr. to Jordan Spiers. Deed […] The post Lunenburg County Property Transfers: February 2023 appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Does Farmville need affordable housing? Rezoning question raised
FARMVILLE – How should Farmville handle affordable housing requests? Is affordable housing needed? What’s the best way to manage the town’s growing needs with those of existing residents? Throughout this year, those are questions the town’s planning commission and council have discussed. They were raised again in the Wednesday, June 21 planning commission meeting, as […] The post Does Farmville need affordable housing? Rezoning question raised appeared first on Farmville.
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