The new extension of Hillsdale Drive has been open for a couple of months, but some in the community continue to call for a traffic light to replace an existing two-way stop sign at one of the road’s key intersections. “We and a majority who live, work and play in this neighborhood have always believed […]
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Supervisors briefed on survey for Albemarle’s parks and rec needs
As Albemarle County’s population continues to grow, so too has a demand for the county to provide more parks and recreational services. “The public very much values the parks and recreation system,” said Mike Svetz of PROS Consulting, a firm the county hired to conduct a needs assessment for the county. “Parks and trails have […]
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Albemarle seeks assurance before approving Senior Center agreement
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has asked officials with the Senior Center to guarantee that their new facility on Belvedere Boulevard will remain a nonprofit that supports the community’s aging population before it agrees to begin the release of a $2 million capital contribution. “There is an obligation to continue to provide the services […]
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Albemarle planning commission gets first look at next capital budget
The Albemarle County Planning Commission has been briefed on the latest version of the county’s capital improvement program budget. “It’s a combination of our five-year plan, which is balanced to revenues, and then another five-year look, which is what we call our capital needs assessment,” said Trevor Henry, the county’s director of facilities and environmental […]
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City Council briefed on Senior Center capital request for new facility
The leadership team of the Senior Center appeared before the Charlottesville City Council this week to argue the benefits of public investment in the organization’s proposed new facility. “The Center at Belvedere will triple our capacity to meet the needs of an aging population,” said Peter Thompson, executive director of the Senior Center. For the […]
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Senior Center begins campaign for public funding of new facility
An organization that offers services and programs to the aging community has asked the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to find room in future budgets to help pay for construction of a new facility. “The aging of our population is the No. 1 demographic issue our country and our commonwealth faces,” said Peter Thompson, executive […]
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Senior Center planning for new home in Belvedere
As the Charlottesville area’s population grows, the head of one nonprofit organization wants to make sure there is enough space to provide recreational and educational opportunities for the growing number of people over the age of 50. “We’re constantly turning people, programs and partnership opportunities away,” said Peter Thompson, executive director of the Senior Center […]
