Colonial Place/River View Civic League Meeting 12SEP22 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
President opened the meeting.
Community Resource Officer, Officer Charles Greer: Aug 9 – 12 – 9 larcenies from autos which most were unlocked cars, a gun in the car, and one (1) catalytic converter; 1 door kicked in (house).
Question: How did catalytic converter theft happen? No notice of how the catalytic converter was taken (where/when/etc.). City is planning a visit to an auto shop where VIN will be etched and/or painted on the converter.
Question: What can you tell us about 7-11 at 38th Street and the murder/gun shot?
Speakers in care of odor & dead/ill wildlife: City of Norfolk, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Norfolk Department of Health (Paul), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Group was nNotified of odor and wildlife issues – on 1st SEP, found discharge of sewage from Max’s Barge and Max’s was issued a “notice of violation”. Max’s had a plumber out and responded within two (2) hours; problem resolved. Barge/crane is related to construction, not this incident. DWR does not believe that the recent deaths are associated with sewage spill and may be related to Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl as there are birds in other areas locally being affected. DWR website: can report any waterfowl deaths. Public Utilities and Storm Water — if you see sewage leak POC: 757-823-1000/4000 or Norfolk Cares. DWR: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): https://portal.deq.virginia.gov/v2/prep/search and 757-518-2000.
Secretary – minutes for approval. Motion/2nd/approval.
Membership (99 active members) – fill out/pay online or to Membership Chair.
Nov 22 – tailgate
Treasurer’s Report – limited revenue/costs, treasurer’s report available upon request.
Social – CPRV Garden Party – Sun 18SEP22 4-6 pm at garden behind Fellini’s restaurant – appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, etc. Seeds available. RSVP required: FB, events@cprv.net, or in person.
Newsletters – Extra copies available in the back. If you did NOT receive your newsletter.
President/Community Improvement – Myrtle tree pruning and neighborhood cleanup.
Media – website – after board meeting/approval, website will role out.
Crime Prevention – see Community Resource Officer’s notes above.
President – if you have any questions, feel free to email president@cprv.net.
Question – is there any movement on sink holes at other areas (Delaware/Llewlyn and/or Gosnold – recycle truck fell into)? Will have a review and get back to.
President adjourned the meeting.
On Monday, October 14th, starting at 6:30 PM, we were joined by Super Ward 6 School Board Candidates Rebecca Topping and Sarah DiCalogero (represented by her husband and campaign Treasurer, Darren Wesley).
October is packed with community events!
Join us on October 14th for the Civic League meeting with Norfolk School Board candidate Rebecca Topping at Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Front Porch Art Walk on October 6th from 12 to 5 PM. There are fall craft tips and local city workshops and more. Read now!
On Monday, September 9th, starting at 6:00 PM, we took a field trip to Elizabeth River Project’s new Ryan Resilience Lab located at 4160 Colley Avenue. From 6 pm to 636 pm, Brandon from Electrified Marina brought two of their fan tail boats to the dock behind Ryan Resilience Lab for attendees to enjoy 15 min rides to the Granby Street bridge and back while learning more about Electrified Marina and their electric watercraft. Starting just before 6:40 pm we began the general session meeting with a report from our Community Resource Officer, and a few updates from the board. The night culminated with an engaging and informative walking tour of the new Ryan Resilience Lab hosted by Jamie Melvin from Elizabeth River Project, accompanied by a Q&A session throughout the tour.
AVAILABLE NOW – Don’t miss this month’s newsletter! Discover upcoming events like our Sept 9th Resilience Lab tour and the 23rd Annual Art Walk on Oct 6th. Plus, find ways to connect with neighbors, renew your CPRV membership, and get involved in shaping our community. Dive in at CPRV.net!
23rd Annual Colonial Place & Riverview Front Porch Art Walk. Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 12 to 5pm. “We are really looking forward to this year’s event! Bringing art, joy, fun, creativity and a sense of community feels really timely for everyone now. Our goal remains to showcase all of the creative residents in Colonial Place & Riverview. Friends and family who are not residents are still welcomed to participate via their resident host.” – Shirley, Stephanie & Sheila
On Monday, August 12th, at 6:30 PM we were joined by representatives from the Bird Safe Hampton Roads, a partnership led by the Cape Henry Audubon Society with multiple organizations and concerned community members working to make Hampton Roads safer for birds that live in our area or pass through during the annual spring and fall migrations, as well as representatives from Elizabeth River Project which was followed by a brief Q&A session.
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