I’m a bit behind in getting out these anecdotal accounts of property transactions in the area. There’s no time like the present to get to work, so here we are with an analysis-free version for March. As with the past 26 months, I’m interested in finding out how current sales relate to 2022 and 2023…
Infrastructure projects in Virginia localities get funded and built through capital improvement programs. The University of Virginia has something similar in the Major Capital Plan. “This is a plan that started out in 2022 at about $2.9 billion,” said Colette Sheehy, senior vice president for operations and state government relations “We’ve completed a number of…
For those of us with no connection to the University of Virginia, one of the ways to find out what’s happening is to watch the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Visitors. The group met last Friday. The committee approved the new name of the hotel and conference center under construction on Ivy…
The seven-member Albemarle County School Board will meet on Thursday. The agenda sets aside 45 minutes to hear a report from a consultant on an audit they requested on the system’s ability to educate students on reading and math. “ACPS outperforms the state of Virginia on a number of key achievement measures,” reads the staff…
During his report to City Council on Monday, interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers said the city will sell $16 million worth of bonds this week and the reaffirmation of AAA ratings will keep the interest payments the lowest they can be. “Both Moody’s and S&P Global,” Rogers said. “We gave them a tour of…
Two terms on the seven-member Charlottesville Planning Commission expire on August 31, but now a third position is also up for grabs. “Changes and opportunities in my personal and professional life have me leaving Charlottesville in early July and give up my seat,” said Commissioner Liz Russell, who was appointed in 2020.