Former Oregon Hill resident/neighbor Tom Elliott forwarded this neat photo from the Valentine Museum that not only shows the Penitentiary but also the west side of Belvidere before it was demolished to widen the highway. The photo also show the construction of the RMA highway which tore through the 200 block of Oregon Hill.
Downtown side:
River side:
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which usually means trash and recycling pickup, but because of the holiday, pickup will move to Thursday.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
From FaceBook announcement:
Come by Mocha Gourmet Market at 700 Idlewood Ave. to make a difference in your community today! Something as simple as a T-shirt and even a can of corn goes a long way! Happy holidays to all!
Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In local recycling news, a local recycling plan in Chesterfield suffered a fire.
This may make its plastic bag recycling efforts more important: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/nextrex-launches-united-states-online-plastic-bag-film-drop-off-directory/
In international recycling news, the fifth United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting has come and gone without a legally binding global plastics treaty.
RichmondBizSense.com has an article on how Richmond restaurant is set to open soon in the Mamma Zu spot at the corner of S.Pine and Spring. Renovations were massive but they kept the marker for Dirtwoman and hopefully much of the charm.The article includes an inside pic, but here are some photos of the outside from this damp December morning:
Elsewhere, there are excited rumors about ‘Brave Captain’ soon to open next to Tito’s on W.Cary. Another pizza option for the neighborhood?
From email announcement:
Dear Neighbors:
OHNA: December Meeting Dec 17 at 7pm at Pine Street Baptist Church
Please join us for the December meeting of OHNA, which will be held in person at Pine Street Baptist Church! An online option will also be provided. Please bring a snack to share! NON-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Note that the meeting is being held early to avoid conflict with the holidays. An agenda with zoom link will be shared prior to the meeting.
Of Interest:
Apply to be on the Public Art Commission!
The Public Art Commission (PAC) is looking for new members!
The PAC is composed of nine members, with one appointed by the mayor and eight by City Council. Four of the appointees must be arts professionals, one must be a member of the Urban Design Committee or City Planning Commission, and one must be a City Council member. Learn more about the PAC duties and composition and apply to serve by December 15th: https://www.rva.gov/planning-development-review/public-art-commission
Zoning Advisory Council Meeting • December 11, 4-6pm
The Zoning Advisory Council is tasked with advising the City Planning Commission on the zoning ordinance rewrite, Code Refresh. The December Zoning Advisory Council meeting will be held at City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, in the 5th floor conference room. The meeting will also be available virtually. These meetings are open to the public and will be recorded. For more information visit: https://www.rva.gov/coderefresh
Virtual link: https://richmond300.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5da7612bb3a773958ea388527&id=f494c42209&e=8b715bf9ce.
Public Education Advocacy Meeting • Wednesday, December 11 – 7:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of the Richmond Metro Area (LWV-RMA) invites you to join an important conversation about the upcoming Virginia Legislative Session from the perspective of local school districts. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the advocacy leads in Chesterfield, Richmond, and Henrico as we discuss key issues that impact our schools, students, and the future of education in Virginia.
Registration link – https://rvaschools-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bJLrLPzQQI2skiGC_olY9Q#/registration
Latino Communities Code Refresh Roundtable • December 12, 6-7:15pm
The City of Richmond is updating its zoning code following the goals set in the Richmond 300 Master Plan. This update is an opportunity to align zoning with the city’s vision for future development, affordable housing, sustainability, and more.
La ciudad de Richmond está actualizando su código de zonificación siguiendo los objetivos establecidos en el Plan Maestro Richmond 300. Esta actualización es una oportunidad para alinear la zonificación con la visión de la ciudad para el desarrollo futuro, la vivienda accesible, la sostenibilidad y más.
Invitamos a los residentes de habla hispana de Richmond a participar en una mesa redonda virtual de 75 minutos sobre la actualización de zonificación el jueves 12 de diciembre, de 6:00 a 7:15 p. m. a través de Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucO-sqzMuEtyglg4qpVEStnqKfmug9dGB).
For OHNA,
Valerie L’Herrou
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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
Valerie L’Herrou, President
Bryan Clark Green, Co-Vice President
Jennifer Hancock, Co-Vice-President
Harrison Moenich, Co-Vice-President
Mike Mathews, Secretary
John Bolecek, Treasurer
JOIN OHNA: https://forms.gle/joCpHqcPrShu8qf86