CPRV Civic League Meeting 09JAN23 6:30 – 7:25 p.m.
President opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Speakers
Community Resource Officer, Norfolk PD – Charles Dreer
– Larcenies – still high from catalytic converters
– Lighting – noticed lighting is homey but allows for shadows, upgrade to brighter lights
– Questions –
– Catalytic converter theft – Is Norfolk PD doing anything about increase? Are there times for these? Throughout neighborhood or specific area? Is there any specific type of cars? How long? Street vs driveway? Anything being done about those selling them?
– Increased presence during Thurs – Sun 9 pm – 3 am – car on road. Highest time 7 pm – 5 am. Higher crime on Mayflower Rd. Appears to be whatever they can find. High end vehicles are getting hit most (Prius actually have less dirty/higher metal) and/or those with two (2) on them. Just take a few minutes. Street. They do have a squad investigating.
– Attempted carjacking with shots fired – were they going after specific delivery driver?
– In that they left car running yes but can’t comment on open investigation.
Councilwoman, Norfolk, City Council – Courtney Doyle
– Five (5) wards sworn in Dec 2022; with elections first time in Nov.
– Updates on utilities, public works, and transit – see power point/video.
– Questions –
– Doing anything about trash? Yes.
– Doing anything about recruiting more police? 3 vs 2 academies.
– Speed study – can results be provided and get recommendations?
– Requested presence at mall after theater.
– What happens if Norfolk Cares doesn’t respond? CC her.
Interim Director of Economic Development, City of Norfolk – Sean Washington – not present.
Owner, LeGrand Kitchen – Stephen Marsh – requesting conditional use permit, vote – approved.
Board Updates
Social – committee of four (4). events@cprv.net.
– Porchello – shoutout for organizer.
– January 16 – will go out on FB for RSVP – Yergo’s – upstairs for bagels.
Media – committee of five/six (5/6). media@cprv.net.
added Welcome to Meeting/closed caption/sections for Crime Prevention, etc.
MJ’s offered up four (4) gift certificates for those signed up for email. Two (2) winners notified tonight.
Crime Prevention – no additional comments.
Treasurer – report available. Treasurer@cprv.net.
Community Improvement – community@cprv.net.
– Cleanups coming – after cold months
– buffer cleanup/maintenance – Environmental rep will advertise.
– Crape Myrtle – February event
Secretary – secretary@cprv.net. Minutes to be adopted. Approved.
Membership – membership@cprv.net. New year – signup – $10 / $5 for seniors.
President – president@cprv.net;board@cprv.net.
Mention to Media for all the work. Board would love to hear ideas from you.
President closed the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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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