A community survey shows many local residents want this store.
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Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Edward Payne Jr. has been appointed to serve out the rest of Meredith Hynes’ term on Scottsville Town Council
Payne, whose term on the Council was set to expire Dec. 31, 2024, had to resign from his seat in order to be considered for Hynes’.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Who might run a grocery store on Cherry Avenue? Find out Monday, Dec. 9
Potential grocery store owner-operators will talk with the community Dec. 9 at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church on Lankford Ave.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Scottsville Town Council must fill a new vacancy on its board
The Council opted to appoint a new member rather than hold a special election this year because the election would have cost around $14,000 that the small government did not have.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Ron Smith wins another term as mayor of Scottsville
The race was close — Smith won by just 6 votes.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
The group that manages community gardens for low-income Charlottesville residents is going to close if it doesn’t raise $500,000 by April
The nonprofit organization, which is funded through philanthropic donations, grants, and some City taxpayer funds, did not get four major federal and local grants that it applied for this year, said Aleen Carey, Cultivate Charlottesville’s co-executive director.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
The Salvation Army seeks new home for its Cherry Avenue thrift store
The organization hopes to transform the store into a low-barrier shelter.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
City Manager: There’s still no plan for Belmont property originally eyed for homeless shelter
“The city retains control of this site for a future redevelopment project. And we’re going to wait to figure out what is the right project,” said City Manager Sam Sanders.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
A year after Charlottesville City Manager’s ‘homeless intervention strategy,’ a bold plan to assist area’s growing unhoused population unfolds
If the Council approves the recommendation, the community eventually could have an overnight low-barrier shelter, transitional housing and more services.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Just 2 votes separate two mayoral candidates who have different views on the Town of Scottsville’s growth
The winner won’t be called until all the provisional votes are counted.
