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| Soil Removal to Resume on I-64 at Afton on Monday |
| 5/17/2013 |
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project on Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain will resume on Monday, May 20 and continue through Thursday, May 23. Intermittent closures of I-64 will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and continue throughout the day.
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| Public Invited to Review Rt. 29 Bypass Interchange Concepts |
| 5/10/2013 |
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a citizen information meeting on Thursday, May 23 at the Holiday Inn Charlottesville (University Area) to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on three design concepts for the southern interchange of the proposed Route 29 Charlottesville Bypass project.
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| Celebrate National Trails Day at Shenandoah National Park |
| 5/10/2013 |
Celebrate National Trails Day in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, June 1. In partnership with Shenandoah National Park, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites new hikers and experienced backpackers to learn new trail skills at PATC Trail Patrol’s “Beyond the Trailhead” event at Byrd Visitor Center (milepost 51 on Skyline Drive) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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| Weather Again Postpones I-64 Work at Afton Mountain |
| 5/6/2013 |
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain has been suspended today and Tuesday due to weather conditions. There will be no restrictions on traffic on I-64 between Charlottesville and Waynesboro today or tomorrow.
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| I-64 Work at Afton Mountain Will Continue May 6-9 |
| 5/3/2013 |
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project on Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain will resume on Monday, May 6. The work involves removal of an area of unstable soil from Afton Mountain above the highway at milepost 100.3 in Albemarle County.
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| Albemarle County Citizen Survey Set to be Mailed This Week |
| 4/30/2013 |
Albemarle County is one of many jurisdictions in the U.S. to participate in The National Citizen Survey™ in 2013. Within the next week, questionnaires will be sent to a random sample of 1,200 Albemarle households, asking for feedback on the quality and usefulness of county services.
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| Police Caution Drivers About Traffic Congestion Due to Foxfield Saturday |
| 4/26/2013 |
The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) would like residents to be aware of some traffic congestion associated with the Spring running of the Foxfield Races which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013. This year, 15,000 – 25,000 people are expected to converge in Albemarle County to attend the event. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. and the first race is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.
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| 2013 PowerSaver Home Makeover Contest Open Through May 31 |
| 4/26/2013 |
The Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the UVA Community Credit Union announce the official start of the 2013 PowerSaver Home Makeover Contest, which is a great way to increase awareness of the benefits that energy-efficient home improvements can provide above and beyond saving energy such as healthier and more comfortable homes, improved property values, more money in homeowners’ pockets, and a cleaner environment for our community.
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| VDOT's I-64 Emergency Project Will Continue Next Week |
| 4/26/2013 |
Intermittent traffic restrictions on Interstate 64 between Charlottesville and Waynesboro will resume next week during operations to remove unstable soil from Afton Mountain above the highway at milepost 100.3 in Albemarle County. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 29, traffic on I-64 will be restricted in both directions for 30-45 minutes.
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| County Police Partner with Martha Jefferson for Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative |
| 4/23/2013 |
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, the Albemarle County Police Department, in conjunction with Martha Jefferson Hospital, will take part in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative. Drop off expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: the Albemarle County Police Department on 5th Street, Martha Jefferson Hospital Outpatient Center on Pantops and the new Martha Jefferson Hospital ER on Profitt Road.
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| Important Notice to County Voters - June 11 Primary Election Information |
| 4/15/2013 |
A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, for the Democratic Party nominations for the offices of: Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Attorney General of Virginia. Absentee voting for the June 11 primary election begins on Friday, April 26, 2013. The Deadline to register to vote in this election is Monday, May 20, at 5 pm.
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| 2013 Brew Ridge Trail Collaboration Beer |
| 4/15/2013 |
Starr Hill Brewery will host the 2013 edition of the Brew Ridge Trail Collaboration Beer on Monday, April 15th at 2:00 P.M. The attending breweries will include Blue Mountain Brewery, Blue Mountain Barrel House, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, South Street Brewery, and Wild Wolf Brewing Company.
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| Albemarle County Local Government Offices Closed Friday |
| 4/9/2013 |
Albemarle County Local Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 12, 2013 in observance of Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday. Albemarle County Courts, the School Division’s Administrative offices, as well as County schools, will all be open on their normal schedule. |
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| Planning Commission Extends Comment Period for Comprehensive Plan Input |
| 4/5/2013 |
The Planning Commission has extended the comment period for input on the Comprehensive Plan update. Comments are most useful if provided in writing, either by e-mail or letter. Please provide feedback on the April 2, 2013 Draft of the Comprehensive Plan no later than April 16.
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| County Announces Sponsorship of Tom Yum Festival - April 13 |
| 4/4/2013 |
Albemarle County is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Tom Yum community food and music festival that will take place at Charlottesville’s Farmers Market on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 8AM to 1PM as part of the Tom Tom Festival. A morning of hands-on workshops, culinary demos, food talks, delicious local food and music, the Tom Yum festival will be a unique and fun, yet educational opportunity for the entire community.
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| Local Education to Build Life Sciences Career Pathways |
| 4/2/2013 |
The Charlottesville/Albemarle County community is sponsoring a Life Sciences Education Summit as part of the upcoming Celebration of the Biosciences in Virginia hosted by Virginia Bio to be held at Boars Head Inn on May 2. The Education Summit will bring together area educators, government officials, biotechnology industry representatives and economic developers for an energetic conversation focused on the future of STEM-H education in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community.
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