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• Amid growth in Crozet, Albemarle seeks to maintain US 250 as a scenic byway

  This article is the third in a four-part series on the future of Route 250 published jointly by The Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow. Part: One, Two, Three, Four By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Stacy and... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:09am EST
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• RWSA Board considers dam replacement, I-64 study

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, December 1, 2009 At their meeting on November 24, 2009, the Board of Directors for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority adopted a schedule for replacing the dams at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir, heard... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:15pm EST
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• UVa influence on 250 continues to expand

  This article is the third in a four-part series on the future of Route 250 published jointly by The Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow. Part: One, Two, Three, Four By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, December 1, 2009 The growth... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• Political problems on Pantops

  This article is the second in a four-part series on the future of Route 250 published jointly by The Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow. Part two is published here by permission of The Daily Progress. Part: One, Two, Three, Four... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:13am EST
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• MPO hears details on Jarmans Gap Road cuts, UVA vehicle sharing programs

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, November 30, 2009 At their meeting on November 24, 2009, the MPO Policy Board heard details about a proposed bike-sharing program at the University of Virginia, a $7 million cut in funds from the... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• Growth strains highways, residents

  This article is the first in a four-part series on the future of Route 250 published jointly by The Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow. Part one is published here by permission of The Daily Progress. Part: One, Two, Three, Four... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 8:43am EST
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• Transit authority future depends on new appointments

  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, November 25, 2009 The fate of a proposed Regional Transit Authority (RTA) could depend on who is selected in January to represent the City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on two... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• RWSA adopts schedule for dam replacement to satisfy state regulators

  By Sean Tubbs & Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, November 25, 2009 The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) will receive permission from state regulators to allow for the two dams at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir to continue operating through... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• City Council poised to grant easements for Meadow Creek sewer line

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  By Tarpley Ashworth & Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, November 24, 2009 The Charlottesville City Council has held the first reading of a resolution to transfer easements to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority allowing for the utility to replace... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:24pm EST
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• UVA’s Sandridge details $265 million in current construction projects

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, November 23, 2009 Construction activity at the University of Virginia will remain at an increased level over the next two years before dropping off, according to Chief Operating Officer Leonard Sandridge. He detailed how... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:54am EST
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• Rezoning deferred for Abundant Life Ministries property on Prospect Avenue

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Sunday, November 22, 2009 A request by the Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries (CALM) to increase the number of dwelling units at their location at 834 Prospect Avenue location has been deferred. At their meeting on... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:59pm EST
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• Village of Rivanna master plan will head to Board of Supervisors

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  By Connie Chang & Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Sunday, November 22, 2009 On Tuesday night, the Albemarle County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Village of Rivanna master plan to the Board of Supervisors. The Village of... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:41pm EST
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• Turnover coming to Albemarle County Planning Commission

  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, November 19, 2009 There will be at least three new members of the Albemarle County Planning Commission when it convenes for the first time in early January. The changes are a result of the... [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• Council wants more pedestrian and bike access at Meadowcreek Parkway interchange

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, November 18, 2009 City Council has directed its staff to work with the firm designing the Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange to add a second sidewalk to the project. That feature was removed as part of... [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:26pm EST
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• City Planning Commission clears way for proposed SRO facility

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, November 16, 2009 The Charlottesville Planning Commission has recommended approval for a special use permit to allow a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing facility in the City. Richmond-based Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) has proposed... [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:09pm EST
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• County Planning Commission work session hears objections from wine growers

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, November 12, 2009 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held an informal work session on Tuesday, November 10th to discuss how best to bring local zoning regulations in line with an updated state law concerning... [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:38am EST
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• County planners approve Treesdale Park affordable housing development on Rio Rd

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, November 11, 2009 On Tuesday, the Albemarle County Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for the Treesdale Park development to be constructed by the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP). Because of federal tax... [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:26pm EST
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• County water authorities may play bigger role with dredging study

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, November 9, 2009 The Albemarle County Service Authority’s (ACSA) Board of Directors is considering whether to pay for certain tasks that were eliminated from a dredging feasibility of the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir. Earlier... [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:54pm EST
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• City and County move energy audit program forward

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, November 9, 2009 Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors are one step closer to launching a collaborative initiative called the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). Both entities passed a memorandum... [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 2:24pm EST
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• Are big changes ahead in budgeting, taxes, and economic development?

  This article is an extended version of what appears in today's Daily Progress. By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Sunday, November 8, 2009 The day after his fellow Republicans swept the competitive races for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Ken... [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• Crozet streetscape grant prompts questions about County’s capital projects budget

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, November 6, 2009 The streetscape improvements are called for in the Crozet Master Plan In the face of significant revenue shortfalls, Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd (Rivanna) said Wednesday that at least some projects... [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:08am EST
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• Hatton Ferry’s future requires a non-profit owner

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, November 6, 2009 The future of the nation’s only remaining pole-driven ferry depends on whether the Albemarle County Historical Society or another non-profit is willing to take on its ownership. The Virginia Department of... [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• Supervisors accept open space for Arden Place development; Widen trail and require pedestrian connection to Woodbrook

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  This article is an extended version of what appears in today's Daily Progress. By Connie Chang & Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, November 5, 2009 The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has overruled the recommendations of its planning commission, and... [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:01am EST
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• ”Hydraulic flyover” to be removed from VDOT corridor study

  By Sean Tubbs & Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, November 3, 2009 The last of three unexpected road proposals for the Charlottesville-Albemarle area included in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) U.S. 29 corridor study will be dropped from the... [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 9:58am EST
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• Local election results

  In the races covered by Charlottesville Tomorrow during 2009, the following candidates were elected tonight: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Independent Dennis Rooker (Jack Jouett) Republican Rodney Thomas (Rio) Republican Duane Snow (Samuel Miller) Charlottesville City Council Democrat Dave Norris... [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:09pm EST
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• City planners evaluating how developers might contribute to off-site mitigation efforts; City role in a transfer of development rights program also discussed

  By Connie Chang & Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Commissioners Bill Emory, Genevieve Keller, Jason Pearson and Dan Rosensweig discuss their priorities before choosing study areas In their third retreat in the past two months, the Charlottesville... [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:42pm EST
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• Developer offers land to increase size of Forest Hills Park

  By Tarpley Ashworth Monday, November 02, 2009 Charlottesville Tomorrow Southern Development is donating an acre and a half of land to increase the size of Forest Hills Park in Charlottesville. The land, which is appraised at $90,000, is located between... [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 2:06pm EST
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• City holds design public hearing for Meadowcreek Parkway interchange

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Sunday, November 1, 2009 Opponents of an interchange that would connect the Meadowcreek Parkway to the Route 250 Bypass and McIntire Road outnumbered supporters at a public hearing held Thursday night. The meeting was the... [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 11:29pm EST
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• Snow calls on County to halt zoning fee increases

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Saturday, October 31, 2009 Republican Duane Snow, a candidate for the Samuel Miller seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, is calling for the Planning Commission to end its discussion of raising a variety... [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Business PAC makes large campaign contributions in Albemarle races

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 30, 2009 With four days to go before the Nov. 3 general election, a local political action committee is making its presence known with large contributions to some of the candidates running for... [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• RWSA approves dredging study, modified Meadowcreek Interceptor work

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 29, 2009 At their meeting on October 27, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) approved a contract for a dredging feasibility study of the South Fork... [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
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• Planning commission endorses Places29 over objections of business community

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  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, October 28, 2009 After an investment of four years and $1.6 million, the Albemarle County Planning Commission voted 4-2 on Tuesday to endorse Places29, a master plan for future development and transportation projects along... [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• County candidates square off on growth issues at final forum

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, October 26, 2009 Population growth, transportation improvements and protecting the watershed were the three topics discussed at the final candidate forum for the six men vying for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. The... [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
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• City candidates emphasize citizen input; local government accountability

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  By Connie Chang & Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 23, 2009 With less than 2 weeks left until Election Day, citizens had one last opportunity to hear Charlottesville City Council candidates come together to discuss their views on local... [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
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• Albemarle candidates discuss transportation, economic development, and water supply

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 23, 2009 The six candidates running for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors made their case before a group of Charlottesville business leaders Thursday. The North Charlottesville Business Council asked questions about transportation... [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 12:12am EDT
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• Competing interchange plans under review for Hydraulic and U.S. 29

  By Sean Tubbs & Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 22, 2009 Less than a month after the Virginia Department of Transportation unveiled its plans for the U.S. 29 corridor, a local solution to the traffic congestion at U.S. 29... [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• 2009 voter guides now available in interactive online format

  The Charlottesville Tomorrow - Daily Progress 2009 Voter Guides are now available in an interactive page-flipping format. Special thanks to Catstone Press for making this special contribution to our local election coverage offerings. Leave a comment and let us know... [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
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• UVA Hospital Plan calls for new construction, greenspace enhancements

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The University of Virginia has shared plans with the City of Charlottesville showing how it intends to transform its medical center complex into more of a “campus atmosphere” that enhances the... [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
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• 2009 voter guides now available for download - Can you help us put them in the mail?

  Thanks to the generous support of BB&T and The Daily Progress, we have been able to print two great looking voter guides covering the 2009 local elections. Download 2009 Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Voter Guide Download 2009 Charlottesville City... [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 10:58am EDT
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• Cummings criticizes opponent’s proposed budget cuts

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, October 19, 2009 Democrat Madison Cummings, a candidate for the open Samuel Miller District seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, held a press conference Monday to address the County’s projected budget shortfalls.... [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
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• Supervisors provide direction on balancing five-year financial plan

  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, October 19, 2009 Supervisors were asked to indicate which options they supported to help close the $5.8 million shortfall projected over the course of the 5-year plan The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors have... [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 9:57am EDT
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• Slutzky takes lead in local campaign fundraising; Thomas receives second contribution from Realtors

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Saturday, October 17, 2009 Supervisor David L. Slutzky, a Democrat running for re-election to the Rio seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, now leads all board candidates in total fundraising for the Nov.... [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Charlottesville Planning Commission approves slopes waivers for YMCA and new fire station

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 16, 2009 Should the City of Charlottesville be held to a higher standard than other applicants seeking a waiver of the critical slopes ordinance? That question figured prominently in Tuesday’s meeting of the... [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
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• Senior Statesmen of Virginia hold forum for all six Albemarle Supervisor candidates

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 16, 2009 All six candidates for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors participated in a forum sponsored by the non-partisan Senior Statesmen of Virginia on October 15, 2009. Samuel Miller District candidates Madison... [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 12:03am EDT
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• Supervisors get strategic plan update heading into annual retreat

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 15, 2009 At their annual retreat this Friday, members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will meet with County staff to grapple with the challenge of creating a balanced 5-year financial plan.... [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
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• County planners set public hearing date for Rivanna master plan

  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 15, 2009 Unless several transportation improvements are completed, the Albemarle County Planning Commission will no longer recommend the approval of rezonings for the Village of Rivanna, the community’s upcoming master plan will state.... [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:13am EDT
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• Supervisors allocate initial funds to Broomley Road bridge replacement

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 15, 2009 Residents in the County’s Flordon, Candlewyck, and Ivy Creek neighborhoods look at the fire hydrants in their front yards and think how ironic it would be if the fire trucks didn’t... [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:08am EDT
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• RWSA director briefs Council on new dam estimate, potential pipeline options

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, October 12, 2009 On October 5, 2009, Tom Frederick, Executive Director of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, provided the Charlottesville City Council with a status report on several items related to the community... [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
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• City Council Candidates Forum

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  On October 7, 2009, the five candidates for two seats on the Charlottesville City Council participated in a forum sponsored by Charlottesville Tomorrow and the Free Enterprise Forum. Independents Bob Fenwick, Paul Long and Andrew Williams sat next to Democrats... [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 11:46am EDT
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• Supervisors oppose “eastern bypass” and other VDOT recommendations for U.S. 29

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 09, 2009 The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has formally expressed their concern about recommendations being proposed by VDOT’s corridor-wide study of U.S. 29. At their meeting on October 7, 2009, the Board... [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 5:00pm EDT
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• Council approves less detailed dredging feasibility study; Supervisors briefed on implications

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 9, 2009 City Council has approved a scaled-back series of feasibility studies designed to answer how much it would cost to dredge the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir. In May, Council agreed to pay... [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 11:31am EDT
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• Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University assesses the Charlottesville Tomorrow-Daily Progress partnership

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 8, 2009 In a story today, the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University shares an early assessment of the Charlottesville Tomorrow-Daily Progress partnership which began in August 2009. In my interview with Mac... [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
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• Rio Supervisor candidates focus on jobs and economic development

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  Visit our Election Watch 2009 resources By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 8, 2009 In the race for the Rio District seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, candidate Rodney S. Thomas and Supervisor David L. Slutzky are... [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Rio District Candidates Forum

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  On October 1, 2009, the two candidates vying for the Rio District of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met at a Candidates Forum sponsored by Charlottesville Tomorrow and the Free Enterprise Forum. Democrat David Slutzky and Republican Rodney Thomas... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 1:14am EDT
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• Council reviews details of Meadowcreek Parkway interchange design

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, October 6, 2009 The Charlottesville City Council has heard details about the final design for the grade-separated interchange that will connect the Route 250 Bypass with McIntire Road and the Meadowcreek Parkway. The latest... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 12:55am EDT
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• Democrats running for Council call for neighborhood advocate in City Hall

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  This article is an extended version of what appears in today's Daily Progress. Download the prepared remarks and media release By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Mayor Dave Norris and City Council hopeful Kristin Szakos on Tuesday... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Samuel Miller District Candidates Forum

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  On September 30, 2009, the three candidates vying for the Samuel Miller District of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met at a Candidates Forum sponsored by Charlottesville Tomorrow and the Free Enterprise Forum. Democrat Madison Cummings, Independent John Lowry... [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
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• Charlottesville seeks applications for various boards & commissions

  Applications are being accepted for the following boards and commissions appointed by Charlottesville City Council: Board of Architectural Review (licensed architect or business or commercial property owner in an architectural design control district) Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority (joint City-County appointee who... [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 11:08am EDT
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• Andrew Williams - City Council Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
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• Kristin Szakos - City Council Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
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• Paul Long - City Council Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
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• Bob Fenwick - City Council Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 12:31pm EDT
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• Dave Norris - City Council Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
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• County planners will send a Rivanna master plan draft to public hearing

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 2, 2009 On September 8, 2009, the Albemarle County Planning Commission revisited the Village of Rivanna Master Plan and adopted a resolution of intent to incorporate it into the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners... [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
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• Slutzky and Norris ask regulators to assess water plan alternative

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, October 2, 2009 The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has begun an analysis of a long-term water supply alternative advocated by Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris. The mayor's alternative is an attempt to determine... [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Council prepares for FY2011 budget during strategic plan update

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Last September, the Charlottesville City Council traveled to Staunton to develop a list of priorities for action over the next several years. On September 29, 2009, they received an update on... [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 4:01pm EDT
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• County to review cash proffers it expects for homes in new developments

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, October 1, 2009 It was just two years ago that Albemarle County made significant changes to its cash proffer policies. Proffers are the voluntary contributions a developer makes to mitigate the impact of their... [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• MPO Policy Board discuss Virginia’s master road plan, Hollymead commuter trail

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  By Sean Tubbs & Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 30, 2009 The MPO Policy Board dealt with an unusual number of items at their meeting on September 22, 2009, including an initial discussion of the U.S. 29 Corridor Study.... [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
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• New VDOT study of U.S. 29 recommends use of Western Bypass route and new elevated connector in City’s Hydraulic Rd area

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, September 29, 2009 A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) report on the future of U.S. 29 will recommend the consideration of two new roads in the Charlottesville area. The first would extend the University... [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Scientist explains ASAP research on impacts of population growth on local ecosystems

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, September 28, 2009 Trees capture carbon dioxide from the air. Open space helps filter groundwater to make it safer for drinking. These are two examples of “ecosystem services” that can be affected by population... [...]
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  Posted: September 28, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Duane Snow - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 8:20pm EDT
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• John Lowry - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 7:19pm EDT
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• Madison Cummings - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 6:08pm EDT
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• Rodney Thomas - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
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• David Slutzky - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 4:00pm EDT
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• Dennis Rooker - Board of Supervisors Candidate Interview

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  As part of Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the 2009 local elections for City Council and the Board of Supervisors, we have interviewed each candidate to discuss topics related to water, land use, transportation, their priorities, and their qualifications. Excerpts from... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
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• County sewer authority considering special rate district for new pump station

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  By Sean Tubbs & Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Sunday, September 27, 2009 The Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) is considering a special rate district so that new development will help pay for a $11.3 million sewer pump station to be... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Experts discuss ways to boost Albemarle County farming enterprises

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 25, 2009 One of the best ways to help improve the business of agriculture is to connect consumers with food producers. That was one of the main points raised during a panel discussion... [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Democrats running for City Council outline bike and pedestrian plans

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  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 25, 2009 Charlottesville City Council candidates Kristin Szakos (D) & Dave Norris (D) A day after a 65-year-old woman was struck by a car and seriously injured while crossing U.S. 29, the Democrats... [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Charlottesville will not regulate yard sales

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  By Sean Tubbs Thursday, September 24, 2009 Charlottesville Tomorrow The Charlottesville Planning Commission has decided not to consider a permit system to regulate yard sales. Instead, the Commission has directed zoning officials to use other means to stop people from... [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• New site plan for Luck Stone means new traffic signal on Route 250

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 23, 2009 The Albemarle County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary site plan for the Luck Stone Corporation facility at the intersection of Route 250 East and Route 22 at Shadwell. The proposal... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 4:33pm EDT
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• Charlottesville Planning Commission to continue pre-meeting routine

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 23, 2009 The Charlottesville Planning Commission has decided to continue the practice of holding an informal “pre-meeting” before its regular televised business meeting. At their work session on September 22, 2009, Commissioners debated... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 4:03pm EDT
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• Engineering firm with local ties hired to design new Ragged Mountain Dam

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 23, 2009 The board of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) on Tuesday unanimously selected Schnabel Engineering Associates to replace Gannett Fleming as the lead firm designing the new dam proposed for... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Population and growth area expansion top Crozet concerns

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Saturday, September 19, 2009 Albemarle County has begun its first five-year review of the Crozet Master Plan. At the Planning Commission meeting earlier this week, residents took the opportunity to share their concerns about Crozet’s... [...]
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  Posted: September 19, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Rio candidates in a dead heat in end of summer fundraising

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 18, 2009 Democrat David Slutzky and Republican challenger Rodney Thomas have each added about $7,000 to their campaign coffers in the race for the Rio seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.... [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• County planners clear way for Pantops fire station despite community concerns

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 17, 2009 The Albemarle County Planning Commission has endorsed one potential location for a new fire station in the Pantops area, despite concerns by one Commissioner that the one acre site will use... [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Our Water. Our Future. Fifth issue of Charlottesville Tomorrow's new publication now available

  Our Water. Our Future. That's the title of Charlottesville Tomorrow's new six-part online publication on the state of our local water supply. Subscribers to our e-mail alerts will be notified when each issue is published. I am pleased to announce... [...]
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
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• Arden Place preliminary site plan approved; connection to Woodbrook neighborhood removed

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 11, 2009 The Albemarle County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary site plan for a 212-unit apartment complex off of Rio Road near Fashion Square Mall. The developer had slightly revised the plan... [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
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• Without a candidate, City Republicans share a new platform

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 11, 2009 With less than two months to go before the City Council election, the Charlottesville Republican Party has unveiled a platform on which the party’s chairman says it can rebuild. Podcast produced... [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 4:02pm EDT
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• Mixed use development at Ridge-Cherry intersection recommended for approval

  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, September 11, 2009 Charlottesville currently has three historical markers recognizing William Taylor as one of the area’s first colonial settlers dating back to 1737. If the Charlottesville Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a rezoning... [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:10am EDT
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• Albemarle takes first step towards charging for ambulance services

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors have taken the first step towards charging for ambulance service. At their meeting on September 9, 2009, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance... [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 4:34pm EDT
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• Rooker, Norris lead fundraising race for local elections

  By Tarpley Ashworth & Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 10, 2009 While Labor Day marks the traditional start of the local campaign season, the race for Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors got a head... [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Planning Commission considers City’s future along Rivanna River

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  By Connie Chang Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 9, 2009 The Charlottesville Planning Commission has been considering ways to plan for the City’s future along the Rivanna River. In December 2008, planning staff outlined different types of land use for the... [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
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• Pantops advisory council shares concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety

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  By Tarpley Ashworth Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, September 9, 2009 When the Pantops Master Plan was adopted in March 2008, the Pantops Community Advisory Council (PCAC) was created to oversee its implementation. The council now sees challenges similar to those facing... [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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• Sally Thomas endorses Madison Cummings for Board of Supervisors

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Four-term Supervisor Sally Thomas has endorsed Democrat Madison Cummings in the race to fill her seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Thomas is retiring from the Board at the... [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
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• Supervisors prepare for 2010 General Assembly

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, September 8, 2009 There are only four months left until the beginning of the next General Assembly session, and all across Virginia, localities are putting together their lists of legislation they’d like to see... [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
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• Land use revalidation exceeds Albemarle assessor’s expectations; some Supervisors concerned too many landowners will get hit with roll-back taxes

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 3, 2009 Over 85% of Albemarle County landowners participating in the land use taxation program have submitted revalidation forms, exceeding the expectations of County Assessor Bob Willingham. The deadline to submit a form... [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
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• Realtors endorse Rodney Thomas for Supervisor; Offering money to Snow, Szakos and Norris in other races

  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 03, 2009 The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) has formally endorsed Republican Rodney Thomas in his campaign to unseat incumbent Democrat David Slutzky in the race for the Rio seat on the... [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
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• Supervisors seek zoning flexibility to allow for more farm stands

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  By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Thursday, September 3, 2009 For the past nine years, Albemarle County farmer Nathan Yoder has sold produce on Thursday afternoons at a stand at the corner of Free Union Road and Garth Road. Someone complained... [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
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• Lowry criticizes candidates who signed consensus statement on water plan

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  By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow September 1, 2009 John Lowry says he is the only candidate in the race for the Samuel Miller District seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors that is taking a stand on important issues.... [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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