CPRV Civic League Meeting 12DEC22 1830-1925 (6:30-7:25 pm) Kingdom Embassy (no online)
President opened the meeting at 1830/6:30 p.m.
Refreshments are available in the back. Donations, to a food bank, will be accepted tonight and through 21DEC22 at President’s house, 715 Carolina Avenue.
By-laws change – changes shown in the December 2022 newsletter – all digital January 2023. Motion/2nd/discussion – unanimously approved – sign up at cprv.net.
Guest speaker #1 – Sean Washington, Interim Director of the Department of Economic Development, expanded upon Commercial Corridor Program outlined in the December 2022 newsletter.
Guest speaker #2 – Robert/Lorin – hoping to get conditional use permit to offer natural remedies and operate “The Hive Hemps & Wellness” at 4215 Granby Street. Currently operating locally.
Social – introduced social committee. Planning Jan – Mar events. Reach out at events@cprv.net.
Media – Website evolving – TJ’s offering a $20 drawing for those that sign up online for the newsletter. Expanding to include education, dog park/lost dog, and looking for community articles or pictures. Reach out at media@cprv.net.
VP – Community cleanup/pruning. Reach out at environment@cprv.net.
Treasurer – transition from paper to media has reduced income but also expenses. Colley Self Storage unit – if have any Civic League items, reach out at treasurer@cprv.net/board@cprv.net.
CPRV Treasurer’s Report -DEC 2022
Crime Prevention – Reporting – a reminder to report ALL incidents so we can track demand. Light outages (safety) – see reporting details in December 2022 newsletter.
President –
Riverview rep – looking for a Riverview rep for an elected position.
New year, new adventure. 40+ residents braved the cold to join us for a special preview look at the progress with the rehabilitation of the Historical Landmark—Riverview Theater, presented by owner John Childers. We enjoyed healthy snacks and beverages provided by our civic league Social Events committee. We were also joined by Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, who provided the latest crime report
“Porchella is something we look forward to all year as returning porch hosts. I’m amazed at how Christina Fletcher pulls it together year after year, gathering musicians and pairing them with porch hosts. This is an incredible community-building event, one that showcases the character, diversity, and cohesive core of our neighborhood. It’s a win-win-win…for the musicians, the hosts, and the attendees.” – Artemis Stoll
A resounding success! That’s the final take on December’s CPRV Holiday Food Drive, benefitting ODU students through the Monarch Food Pantry and the Global Friendship House.
Happy 2025, CPRV! Join us Jan. 13 at Riverview Theater for our first meeting, celebrate events like Porchella, support New Jersey Ave’s lights, and step into leadership roles to help shape our community’s future!
At a recent Colonial Place and Riverview Civic League meeting, Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari, presented information on the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk. CRL focuses on ensuring that this conversion process is managed responsibly to avoid potential hazards associated with improper LED installations.
Our December 9th General Members Meeting featured an informative presentation by Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari. CRL provided an overview of the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk, highlighting the importance of responsible implementation to avoid potential hazards. Their presentation underscored the impact of different LED color temperatures on public health, safety, and the environment.
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