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February 2023 Enews

 

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February 2023

Civic League E-news
   

Colonial Place | Riverview Civic League

Historic Neighborhoods in the Heart of Norfolk

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Join us at Reaver Beach Norfolk for the February Meet-Up

They will be hosting their Music Video Bingo this day, so plan to arrive by 3:30 pm to chat with neighbors, grab a drink, and/or order food from the Food Truck before Bingo starts at 4 pm.


Date: Sunday, February 26th

Time: Arrive by 3:30 pm, Music Video Bingo from 4 pm - 6 pm  

Place: Reaver Beach NFK on Colley Avenue

 

   
     

President's Corner: February 2023

To show our community what the Civic League does, here is what we have been up to the past few months on behalf of our residents:

  • Riverview Commercial Corridor Pilot Program
  • Councilwoman Courtney Doyle
  • Asphalt Art
  • LeGrand Kitchen
  • Ignite 2023

     

Civic League Meeting: 

February 13th | 6:30 PM

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 Join us as we discuss issues within the neighborhood. Meetings are in-person at Kingdom Embassy Church, 645 Mayflower Road or virtual through Zoom.
     

Special Election!

   
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We have a nomination for the elected board position of Neighborhood Representative. Please join us for the February meeting so you can meet the new nominee and vote!
     

Crime & Safety Tip for February: Keeping Our Kids Safe

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Unfortunately, no neighborhood is completely immune to crime. However, there are steps you can take to help keep your family and your neighborhood safe.

     

Steps For A Renovation Or Addition In The City Of Norfolk

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Considering an addition? Want to add a gardening shed? Here are the steps to follow in the city of Norfolk for renovations and additions.

     

Get Involved and Join the CPRV Civic League Today!

It's a new year so time to join the CPRV Civic League or renew your membership!  We live in an amazing neighborhood and only through your membership can we do any of the great projects and activities in our community like:


🌳 Beautification of our neighborhood with clean-up days and crape myrtle pruning

🌳 Dog park maintenance and improvement

🌳 Social events like the Garden Party, Tailgate, and paddle-boarding!

🌳 And so much more!


Membership dues for the Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League are $10.00 per year for each person under 65 and $5.00 per year for each person 65 and over. 

   

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Colonial Place | Riverview Civic League

Historic Neighborhoods in the Heart of Norfolk


PORCHELLA Comes To The Neighborhood

After a reschedule—from a frigidly forecasted original date that would have impacted attendance and musicians’ vocal chords—the event got underway at 6:30 pm on December 30, 2022.
   
     

President's Corner: 2022 Wrap-Up

Happy New Year, y’all! As we look forward to the new year, let’s take a few moments to reflect on what the Civic League accomplished in 2022. 
     

Civic League Meeting: 

January 9th | 6:30 PM

 Join us as we discuss issues within the neighborhood. Meetings are in-person at Kingdom Embassy Church, 645 Mayflower Road or virtual through Zoom.
     

January Happenings From The Social Events Committee!

   

Grab your breakfast of choice at the counter downstairs and meet us upstairs for great food and amazing company.
     

Crime & Safety Tip for January: LOCK OR LOSE IT!

Car break-ins can occur anywhere. Here are some tips which will hopefully keep you from being a victim!

     

Get Involved and Join the CPRV Civic League Today!

It's a new year so time to join the CPRV Civic League or renew your membership!  We live in an amazing neighborhood and only through your membership can we do any of the great projects and activities in our community like:


🌳 Beautification of our neighborhood with clean-up days and crape myrtle pruning

🌳 Dog park maintenance and improvement

🌳 Social events like the Garden Party, Tailgate, and paddle-boarding!

🌳 And so much more!


Membership dues for the Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League are $10.00 per year for each person under 65 and $5.00 per year for each person 65 and over. 

   

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News & Resources

Help Identify Your Service Line Today | The City of Norfolk Department of Utilities

The 2021 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requires the City of Norfolk to prepare a service line inventory of both Norfolk and customer-owned materials.

Here’s how you can help the City develop our service line inventory.

Identify Your Service Line Materials:
For step by step instructions to identify your service line go to https://www.norfolk.gov/5838/Material-Verification

Questions?
Call (757) 664-6700

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General Members Meeting | April 8, 2024

We are joined by: 

Courtney Doyle, Norfolk City Councilwoman for Ward 2 gave updates on infrastructure projects in our neighborhood, a safety report on improving rates across our area, implementation of new speed cameras in school zones and more. The presentation was followed by a brief Q&A session. 

Jeremy McGee spoke about his candidacy for Norfolk City Council Ward 6. Mr. McGee spoke about his background, move to Norfolk, local business ownership, civic involvement in Ghent Civic League, Norfolk ARB and now Norfolk Planning. The presentation was followed by a brief Q&A session. 

Aleksandra Prouty joined us to introduce her new restaurant coming to Riverview
Village – Leila’s International Cuisine at 4136 Granby Street (next to Pittie Dog Grill)

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Gosnold Ave – Gravity Sewer Repair

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has hired East West Construction to repair and rehabilitate the sewer line in your neighborhood along a section of Gosnold Ave. The project area is shown on the map on the back [see below images].

Planned Start of Construction: March 2024
Anticipated End of Construction: June 2024
Access: Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout construction with detours around the work zone. The City and our contractor will do our best to minimize the unavoidable disruptions associated with construction.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s on-site construction inspector, Charles Davis. He can be reached by cell phone at (757) 647-9940 to respond quickly. You may also contact the project manager, Tiba Salim at (757) 266-9491.

For more info visit: www.norfolk.gov/utilitiesimprovements.

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General Members Meeting | March 11, 2024

Tommy Leeman, candidate for Norfolk City Mayor, spoke about his background and platform followed by a brief Q&A session including his thoughts on redevelopment of MacArthur Center, Military Circle Mall and the forthcoming Casino project.

Representatives from the Colley Community Center gave a presentation on their mission, initiatives timeline and how the many ways the community can contribute.

Jason Im spoke on behalf of Riverview Shell, pursuing an ABC permit in compliance with the façade grant recently awarded by the city. A motion to vote was brought forth from the floor, seconded and put to vote with all voting parties in favor and no parties vocally against

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General Members Meeting | February 12, 2024

Norfolk City Mayor, Kenny Alexander, and Norfolk City Manager, Patrick Roberts spoke about the recent updates from the city. Following the Mayor and City Manager’s engaging presentation, a brief Q&A session allowed for further discussion. Watch the entire meeting below. Congratulations to the new Secretary of the Civic League Board. – Stephanie Clark.

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