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Category: Short & Important

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Posted inOur neighborhoods, Short & Important

Here’s how to give feedback on the Cville Tool Library — whether you use it or not

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

The organization launched an online survey with questions about how folks wish to access tools and what other supports the community needs.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Our neighborhoods, Short & Important

Here’s how to have a say in the future of four public parks in Charlottesville

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJuly 11, 2024July 12, 2024

The city is asking for feedback throughout the month of July.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important

Albemarle County Public Schools will have a new elementary school for the first time in 20 years

by angshah@cvilletomorrow.orgJuly 10, 2024July 12, 2024

The new school will be next to Mountain View Elementary and will enroll third through fifth graders.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Our neighborhoods, Short & Important

Pools in the city are open, but Charlottesville still needs more lifeguards

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

After several years of operating under restricted hours, Charlottesville Parks and Rec Department says it has just enough lifeguards to keep the pools going.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important

Charlottesville School Board extends Superintendent Royal Gurley’s contract for another year

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

In a unanimous vote, the Board extended Gurley’s contract through 2028, and raised his salary up to $212,399.

Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety, Short & Important

Charlottesville denies that sharing a lawyer with the Police Civilian Oversight Board is an issue

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

The Board plans nonetheless to look for a new lawyer, says chair.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Our neighborhoods, Short & Important

Does your child qualify for free or reduced lunch? A new federal program promises $120 in extra summer grocery money

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Applications open July 1.

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Posted inHealth and safety, Short & Important

We know we’re stating the obvious here, but… it’s hot

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJune 19, 2024June 20, 2024

If you don’t have reliable air conditioning, here’s where you can go to cool off.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important

The Charlottesville City School Board will vote on extending the superintendent’s contract Monday night

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

City School Board Members will vote on whether or not to extend Gurley’s contract into 2028 and raise his salary to nearly $209,000.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety, How we learn, Short & Important

Police in City Schools? The Board will decide Thursday night

by jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.orgMay 30, 2024June 6, 2024

The Board will accept public comment before making a vote. If you’d like to share your thoughts, now’s your chance.

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