At a press conference Friday morning, City and County leaders jointly released the City/County Fire Service Consolidation Study Report . The report recommends against the consolidation of the fire and rescue services that cooperatively protect the residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle, but operate as separate agencies. The Matrix Consulting Group’s report concluded consolidation “would result […]
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Woolen Mills residents appeal zoning decision on Timberlake-Branham house, seek protection of property
On April 19, 2007, the Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) reviewed a decision by the City’s Zoning Administrator related to the historic, or protected status, of the Timberlake-Branham house and surrounding property located in Woolen Mills. The Zoning Administrator found that three parcels around the home lost their protected status because of a technical […]
Brown Announces Bid for City Council
On a sunny Wednesday morning in front of the Charlottesville City Hall, Mayor David Brown announced he would seek a second term on City Council . That means there are now five announced candidates for three open seats. Mayor Brown is the only incumbent in the race for the Democratic nomination, which will be decided […]
Albemarle examines cost, benefits of green buildings
Watch the PowerPoint presentations with audio Albemarle County is one of several dozen jurisdictions around the country that are beginning to change policies to make way for green building practices such as the LEED certification. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council to help […]
Usage survey of Downtown Mall vehicular crossings ends today
RKK Engineering returned to the Charlottesville today to survey drivers making use of the Downtown Mall’s two vehicular crossings . One of the surveyors who works from RKK’s Richmond office, Brian Revels, indicated this would be the last of four survey days as the firm collects data for their consulting report assessing the use of […]
Sean Tubbs joins Charlottesville Tomorrow
I am pleased to announce that Sean Tubbs has joined the staff of Charlottesville Tomorrow as our first Program Officer. Sean Tubbs is the founder of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network (CPN) . He joins Charlottesville Tomorrow after working as News Director at WNRN Public Radio and as a freelance reporter for WVTF Public Radio. Read […]
Senior Statesmen discuss the challenges of growth and development
(L to R) Jack Marshall (ASAP), Jeff Werner (PEC), Neil Williamson (FEF) On April 11, 2007, the Senior Statesmen of Virginia (SSV) held their monthly meeting at the Northside Library in Charlottesville, VA. The three invited panelists, among the community’s most familiar faces when it comes to discussions of local growth and development issues, shared […]
Edwards announces bid for City Council
Thursday afternoon at the Crescent Halls apartments, Democrat Holly Edwards announced her bid for a seat on the Charlottesville City Council . She is the fourth announced candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for one of three seats on City Council this November. Holly Edwards is a nurse and sixteen-year resident of the City. She said […]
Huja announces bid for City Council
This morning in front of City Hall, Democrat Satyendra Huja announced his bid for a seat on Charlottesville City Council . A thirty-three year resident of the City, Mr. Huja used his announcement to focus on his priorities for City Council and not his long resume of service as a City employee. Huja is best […]
David Wyant seeks second term on Board of Supervisors
WCAV (CBS 19) is reporting that Albemarle County Supervisor David Wyant (R-White Hall) has announced he is running for re-election. He told WCAV, “I’ve accomplished a lot in really understanding the infrastructure and development as needed, but also putting money in the classroom and educational system and putting the every day person’s approach to running […]






