New director announced for area Emergency Communications Center
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center was created in 1984
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Six graduate from Albemarle’s in-house paramedic program
The program is intended to help Albemarle continue to increase the number of qualified personnel
Albemarle County issues burn ban, joining Greene County
Dry conditions and wind gusts increase the risk prompting the temporary prohibition
Richardson shares data points on Albemarle services with Supervisors
The presentation came shortly after the Board’ fourth work session on the FY2027 budget
Albemarle Supervisors agree to advertise 15 cent increase on personal property tax rate to augment housing fund
A summary from three out of four work sessions on Albemarle County’s proposed budget for FY27
Charlottesville Fire Department holding meeting for input on strategic plan
“This is really designed for community members, stakeholders and department personnel to really come together and learn about their strategic planning process and for everyone to provide direct input on priorities, service delivery and community risk reduction efforts,” said Sam Roman, newly arrived from Roanoke.
Charlottesville Police report gun-related incidents were down 51 percent in 2025
More details will be available when the CPD’s annual report is published later this year
Charlottesville area preparing for heavy winter storm as Spanberger declares emergency
Information about the upcoming storm
Albemarle Supervisors appoint Puckett as new fire chief
The new chief has been deputy chief for operations since 2012
Charlottesville ends use of Flock system
The announcement was made at the December 15, 2025 City Council meeting