Colonial Place River View (CPRV) Civic League Meeting 10 OCT 22 6:30-7:15 p.m.
President started the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Guest Speakers – President introduced two guest speakers –
City of Norfolk, Tiba Salim, updates on water pipe construction.
Elizabeth River Project, Joe Reiger, updates on Knitting Mill Creek’s water quality and improvement initiatives – check out opportunities, what’s happening, etc. at elizabethriver.org.
Crime Prevention update (Stephanie) – (13SEP-10OCT22) – only 1 incident reported to Norfolk PD that occurred during the power outage. Reminder: If you are a victim of a crime, please report directly to the Norfolk PD. POC info in the newsletter and today in chat.
Treasurer (David) – no revenue, minimal expenses (Garden Party), and total assets $16,028.06.
Secretary (Beth) – request approval of last month’s minutes. Motion/2nd/approved.
VP/Community Improvement & Beautification (Pooya) –
(1) Thanks to Tiba for always being on our calls and answering questions in a timely manner.
(2) Excited for projects with Elizabeth River Project. If want to get involved, email community@cprv.net.
President
Wave – several issues with business and have tried to address; now on city’s radar, and like Crime Prevention, be sure to report if any incidents.
Riverview Business Association mtg – Riverview is being considered for Corridor/Pilot program.
Traffic Counters – there have been several traffic counters put in around the neighborhood. 1st step.
CPRV Tailgate Party – 22OCT22 1200-2 pm – ODU homecoming game (ODU vs Georgia Southern – President’s house (751 Carolina Avenue/JMU flag). RSVP at events@cprv.net.
Website – SUPER EXCITED about our NEW website. Shannon has done an EXCELLENT job; check it out at cprv.net. If interested in contributing, contact media@cprv.net.
Newsletter – looking to move to digital/going live in January 2023. Sign up sheet in back of meeting, Zoom chat, or on cprv.net website. We will continue to have a few limited copies of paper copies. Will NOT sell your info or use in any other way.
President ended the meeting at 7:15 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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