OHNA Meeting Recap From Channel 6

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As expected, last night’s OHNA’s meeting received a lot of attendance and attention.

WTVR News covered it for last night’s news broadcast.

While other topics were discussed in the earlier part of the meeting, the main focus and debate was on proposed parking restrictions and decal programs.

And as the story goes, this issue is probably not over-

After about an hour and half of heated discussion, Woodson announced they were “starting over” and revisiting the restrictions of the permit plan.

That would require volunteers to canvass the neighborhood for signatures.

OHNA Meeting Tomorrow Night

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The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) is meeting tomorrow night. There is already a lot of interest in the parking decal proposals. A flyer has been going around the neighborhood (see above image). Here’s a message from OHNA President Todd Woodson:

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Please join us at 7PM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at St Andrews Parish House, 236 S Laurel St for our monthly Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting. We again welcome Ms. Lynne Lancaster and Mr. Steve Bergin from the City to discuss our residential parking permits.

Here is the agenda:

7PM Meeting called to order

7:05 Richmond Police update- Lt James Roberts

7:10 VCU Police update- Officer Greg Felton

7:15 VCU update- Mr Tito Luna

7:20 Update from Councilman Agelasto’s office- Ms. Amy Robins

7:30 Neighbor Charles Nill has asked to speak on the current stop sign arrangement and request 3 way stops.

7:40 Update on Monroe Park renovations and the unfortunate placement of an electrical box only feet from the WWII Memorial. I will request a resolution from our organization to the Urban Design Committee/Richmond Planning Commission that the City move the box to a more appropriate location. You can read about the issue here:

https://tclf.org/unfortunate-addition-richmonds-monroe-park

7:50 Discussion of parking permits with Ms Lancaster and Mr Bergin

8:20 New or old business

8:30 Meeting Adjourned

I very much look forward to seeing you all and having a productive and congenial meeting! Times are subject to change as necessary.

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. 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 you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, A.I. trash can sorts your trash from your recycling while many localities, including ones in Virginia, are re-examing their recycling options. With China balking at bringing in more American recycled materials, will we see a new emphasis on banning wasteful plastic packaging altogether. (Will the City of Richmond’s Green Commission do anything?)

Yard Sale Tomorrow

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There will be a yard sale this Saturday (tomorrow) at 407 S. Laurel Street (the red brick house connected to Pleasants Park). There will be a lot of furniture items like a desk, bar stools, accent chairs, office chairs, wine rack and more.

“Fata Morgana” At Main Library Monday

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“Everyday, hundreds of people set off in boats from the coast of Libya bound for Europe in search of a better life. Escaping war, poverty and famine, the people hope they arrive in a land that can offer safety and better opportunities. Many die in the journey while others are rescued at sea and taken to ports in southern European countries where they begin their new lives as refugees. “Fata Morgana” explores the circumstances the refugees left behind and the situations they encounter on a new continent. The documentary also discusses the rise of right-wing, xenophobic politicians in Italy who are capitalizing off the crisis by scapegoating refugees for the country’s economic problems.

“Fata Morgana” is a documentary co-produced by local videographer Jen Lawhorne and Ebrima and Toumani, two African refugees trying to establish themselves in the Sicilian City of Messina. The documentary shifts the cinematic gaze over to the eyes of the refugees who filmed more than half of the documentary’s footage that explores the circumstances the refugees left behind and the situations they encounter on a new continent.”

Monday, July 23rd at 5:30 pm

Richmond Public Library