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Archive for April 2010

Church Hill Area Rezoning Study goes to Planning Commission on April 19

The public hearing portion of the Church Hill rezoning process kicks off this month, with the Planning Commission reviewing an amendment to the Master Plan land use recommendations applicable to this portion of the East End planning district at their April 19, 2010 meeting.

What’s next?

With Church Hill Herbs and Florist having seen their final days, what would be a good business for location?

CAPS meeting this Wednesday

Have questions or concerns about dilapidated housing, boarding houses, or other issues in your neighborhood? The First Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 6PM at the East District Initiative (701 N 25th St. 2nd Floor).

City Council considers real estate tax rate at Monday’s meeting

After a public hearing during Monday night’s meeting (PDF), City Council will vote on a variety of ordinances concerning the real estate tax rate.

Tricycle Gardens seeking entries for Edible R-evolution Garden Tour

The folks at Tricycle Gardens are looking for entries for their new Edible R-evolution Garden Tour: Are you part of Richmond’s Edible R-evolution? Do you have a fabulous, creative, and sustainable kitchen garden? Do you want to share your awesomeness with others interested in growing their own food? Then please nominate your garden to be [...]

Libby Hill Yard Sale set for May 22

It’s time for the annual gargantuan and all overshadowing hysteric All Church Hill Yard Sale! 2800 block of East Franklin Street at Libby Hill Park on Saturday, May 22, from 9AM-sunset.

This week’s calendar

2010 Census Blitz; An Afternoon with Eliza Poe; City Council Formal Meeting; Creighton Tenant Council ; Friends of Chimborazo Park Playground; Mosby Court Tenant Council; Oakwood-Chimborazo Association; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Veggie Bus; Beginner’s Yoga; CAPS Meeting; Veggie Bus; Church Hill North Civic Association; New Work by Joe DeRoche; Church Hill Creative Homemakers Society; The [...]

Have you seen Oliver?

Craigslist has word on a missing cat: We have lost our wonderful cat. His name is Oliver but he answers to Ba Ba. Grey and White male. Very friendly and will walk up to you if you call him. Vicinity of 28th and Leigh St.

Who casts capitals in Richmond?

Nathalie is looking for some help finding capitals for her porch: I’m trying to find out whether anyone in the Richmond area casts capitals. We’re rebuilding our front porch, for which all 11 capitals need to be replaced, and are having a hard time finding pre-made caps that are the right size.

Volunteer tomorrow to help get Richmond counted!

On Saturday, Councilwoman Newbille, Robertson and the Mayor will be doing a neighborhood Blitz with the 2010 Census Personnel this Saturday and are seeking many volunteers to help in this worthy event to get Richmonders counted. Council Liaison Sam Patterson writes: If you are free on Saturday for a couple of hours join Councilwoman Newbille [...]

Sign-up to speak on the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate

All Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to sign-up to address Council at the upcoming Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate. The Public Hearing will be held during the regularly-scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting on Monday evening. Deadline for sign-up is noon on Monday. [...]

Howard's Grove

Howard’s Grove and Chimborazo Hospital

Sector 113 report for March

Lt.Martin Harrison’s Sector 113 March report (PDF) for all points north of Carrington and Nine Mile is now available: After hearing gunshots in the area of the 1300 block of Coalter St., Officers Bryson and Parker conducted a foot patrol. The officers then observed 2 black males approach the area (not seeing the officers), from [...]

Sector 111 report for March

Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for March (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: The current trend in Property Crime is thefts related to motor vehicles, to include motor vehicle theft and the theft of mopeds. During this month there were 20 vehicles broken into, [...]

Steidel and Beschler: “Why we need a Stormwater Utility”

Bob Steidel, Deputy Director DPU, and Chris Beschler, Director DPU, gave a presentation on the new Stormwater Utility at the last 7th District meeting. You can download a copy of their presentation (PDF).

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