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Three Notch’d Center gets final approval before building permits
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - A 20,000 thousand square foot building that would create new dining and shopping options in Crozet is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, July 1, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board heard about the Three Notch’d Center to get approval for its final design. It would replace the current building that is there.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 18, 2024, the City of Waynesboro will submit a request to HUD for the release of CDBG-CV & CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended to undertake a project known as Fairfax Hall Renovations for the purpose of HVAC improvements to enhance air quality, especially as a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Currently the apartments are heated and cooled with heat pumps and have air handlers (a mix of makes and models from 1.5-2-ton capacities) mounted in the ceilings or in the attic. The project expects to replace all of the ceiling mounted air handling units with 1.5 ton, slim (low profile) ducted air handlers with outdoor heat pump units, aiming for the highest standards including Earthcraft Gold which includes measures for improved ventilation and better indoor air quality, and Zero Energy Ready Homes. The subject property consists of an approximately 2.981-acre parcel of land that is currently utilized for residential purposes. This project will be using $24,130 of 2020 CDBG-CV dollars, $870 of 2021 CDBG dollars, $20,958 of 2022 CDBG dollars, and $4,042 of 2023 CDBG dollars, for a total project cost of $50,000.
Staunton school board to elect officers, D.M. Conner returns for round three: THE AGENDA
Staunton school board to elect officers STAUNTON – The Staunton City School Board will appoint a board chair, vice-chair, clerk, and deputy clerk during the upcoming July 8 meeting. Alongside the appointments, the board will consider a superintendent stand in, for when the superintendent cannot be present for a meeting, and consider which...
Staunton's Book Dragon celebrating 5 years; Verona Starbucks full steam ahead
STAUNTON — The Book Dragon Shop Celebrates its fifth anniversary this Friday, July 5. Since its founding in 2019, The Book Dragon Shop has been committed to promoting literacy, supporting local authors, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels at home. To celebrate this significant milestone, the store is offering a Book Dragon purple mini tote with a $25 purchase and a galley with $25 purchase. The Book Dragon Shop will host drawings and giveaways throughout the day Friday. There will be free goodie bags for children, exclusive in-store promotions and free items while auantities last.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expanding in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - From the day they are born, kids are able to receive one free book a month until they turn five through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In order to be a part of the program, you have to have an affiliate in your area. Right now...
Gypsy Hill Park Stream Restoration Project on track to be completed in 2025
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Staunton has begun to restore a portion of the stream in Gypsy Hill Park. The restoration project on Peyton Creek was launched after fast-moving waters caused stream areas to erode and wash excess sediment into the local ecosystem. Flooding from previous years prompted the city to add flood barriers and improve streambanks to the existing stream. These flood barriers help stormwater management and other weather systems.
RISE students wrap up summer school with Waynesboro council, school board forum
WAYNESBORO — Students in the RISE summer program spent time this past June studying issues that they felt were important for youth in the Waynesboro area. They narrowed their topics down to one issue and, on Friday, about 20 students presented the topic during a forum with candidates for Waynesboro City Council and School Board. ...
VDOT road work, maintenance schedule update for the week of July 1-5
VDOT has updated its schedule of highway work, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District, Lynchburg District and Staunton District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. NOTE: To ease travel for the Fourth of July holiday, VDOT has suspended many highway...
Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
Park closed to fishing, courthouse demolitions, and a pro-choice protest: THE DIGEST
Shenandoah National Park closes fishing LURAY – The June droughts have not let up. As a result of the high temperatures and low rain, Shenandoah National Park is closed to fishing. The weather has resulted in low river flow and hot water temperatures, raising concern for the health of the fish. ...
DiMeo named Staunton Director of Economic Development
STAUNTON – Amanda DiMeo is the interim Director of Economic Development for Staunton no more. She’s dropping the interim, and was promoted to full-time Director of Economic Development on July 1. DiMeo has been serving as the city’s interim director since June 1, after the retirement of former...
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