Albemarle Supervisors presented with metrics on county performance in FY2026
Reading through the SPEAR report provides a snapshot of what Albemarle County staff say they are doing and will help people understand the budget process better
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MicroCAT passengers in Albemarle to pay fares starting on January 1, 2027
The fare for most people will be $2 for a single passenger with $1 for each additional rider
Tax incentives in the works for second phase of Habitat for Humanity’s Southwood project
Under the draft proposal, Habitat would get up to $15.75 million over 20 years in “tax increment financing”
Charlottesville offering guided hikes of property next to Ragged Mountain Natural Area
The first hike is September 2 and the others are on October 7 and November 4.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank seeks help during Hunger Action Month
There is an average of 178,700 monthly visits to the food pantries in the Blue Ridge network
Charlottesville seeks firms to launch city arts program
The consultant would be paid a maximum of $50,000 but Council has set aside more money to get the project off the ground.
Amtrak trains won’t cross the Potomac for nine days in mid-October
The break in service will allow new equipment to be installed in a tunnel that runs between Alexandria and Union Station
Charlottesville formally awards contract for 2000 Holiday Drive to Central Arizona Shelter Services
CASS will receive just over $3.2 million for a year’s work according to the contract
Sales leaving as director of Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
The CRHA is in the midst of a development boom with the first phase of Westhaven coming up next
Charlottesville area remains under drought warning
Drought levels are monitored by state and local governments