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CenturyLink Service Outage
3/7/2016
CenturyLink technicians are working to repair voice and DSL services in Northern, Eastern, and Western Albemarle County area due to a significant cable cut in the Route 29 and Rio Road area. CenturyLink representatives are on scene. Restoration estimates are unknown at this time. If you have an emergency, attempt to call 911 first. If you cannot reach the Emergency Communications Center, go to the nearest fire station to report emergencies. Fire stations in the likely affected area are:
  • Station 4 (Earlysville)—282 Reas Ford Road, Earlysville, VA 22936
  • Station 6 (Stony Point)—3827 Stony Point Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  • Station 8 (Seminole Trail)—3055 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • Station 12 (Hollymead)—3575 Innovation Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

The fire stations will be staffed until service is restored and will have radio contact with the ECC to request appropriate services. Any questions about the restoration of service should be directed to CenturyLink.


2016 Annual Community Report
3/1/2016


The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Invites Locals and Visitors to Take Part in Program
2/29/2016
A presentation on the black bear will take place on March 5th

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) is thrilled to announce the first event in a series of free seasonal Saturday morning programs offered at the Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center located in downtown Crozet. On Saturday, March 5th starting at 10:00 a.m., David Kocka of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will offer an information session about black bears. This is especially timely as bears are exiting their den at springtime and make frequent appearances near local homes. Learn the tricks on how to “bear-proof” your yard and remain safe, should you cross paths with one of these animals.


Right Turn Lane Closed on U.S. 29 North of Rio Road
2/16/2016
Daytime work beginning Wednesday will involve construction along right of way

The right turn lane on U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) from south of Myers Drive to Rio Road West will be closed beginning Wednesday morning while construction of underground drainage, pavement widening, sidewalks and curbing is done in the right of way adjacent to the road.


Ragged Mountain Reservoir Reached Maximum Capacity of 1.5 Billion Gallons of Water
2/12/2016
An Historic Milestone!

Thanks to an extraordinary effort and multi-stakeholder collaboration involving local water leaders, elected officials, teams of engineers and construction crews, and citizens, a plentiful water supply for our community’s drinking water needs has finally been brought to fruition. The multi-million dollar award-winning dam is a major step toward securing the drinking water, fire protection, and sanitation needs of the community for the next 50 years.