March
Who Is This Clown?
Posted 3/10/2010
Who is this and how did they get your email address? Verify the statements yourself -- using the internet makes this easy.
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Basic Services
Posted 3/5/2010
The roads were cleared after the snows, and now are being cleared to safeguard the sewer and storm water management systems. These basic services are covered in Christiansburg's budget - plus many others. How will you let your representatives know what you consider most important?
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Historic Timing
Posted 3/4/2010
Foot dragging, loaded questions, very controlled audience for how to proceed with historic preservation in Christiansburg? No, surely you jest -- is there anything which would qualify as a "district" left to preserve?
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Legalizing Sneaky
Posted 3/1/2010
Anything, anywhere -- including in your own back yard. Thanks, Dave and Jim!
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February
FOIA & The Potential For Abuse
Posted 2/28/2010
Intentions should be clear; trust should be maintained -- and this responsibility rests with elected Town Council members.
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Processes & The Potential for Abuse
Posted 2/27/2010
Is the view of development fragmented due to the process taken in Christiansburg? Is each step looked at as a unique item or as a part of a longer view of how the town will grow, and the of resulting costs due to demands for better roads, larger schools and other public services?
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Sidewalks & The Potential for Abuse
Posted 2/26/2010
Many reasons to further delay creation of a connected town? Let's count the ways (and means). It's enough to take the "progressive" out of Christiansburg's town motto. [photo]
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Free Business Workshop
Posted 2/22/2010
No job, got some free time? Attend this free workshop and maybe new opportunities will percolate. [photo]
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"Public Information"
Posted 2/20/2010
A gift to Christiansburg truly makes information public, because it's accessible and searchable.
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Feb. 16 Council Notes
Posted 2/19/2010
Some council members are pushing peers to "expect more" in new development plans, and the Mayor to allow them to tour the new Aquatic Center. [photo]
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Rezoning Decisions Focus of Public Meetings
Posted 2/16/2010
Rezoning requests dominate council meetings -- is there that much growth, or is this indicative of special uses or a need to update zoning and zoning maps?
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Refocus
Posted 2/13/2010
Community input is needed to obtain buy-in of Christiansburg Town Council's vision and required for its Comprehensive Plan.
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Breaking News: Grand Jury Charges
Posted 2/12/2010
Redemption will await legal outcome. In the meantime, look at who's watch this may have occurred on.
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Flat(lining) Taxes
Posted 2/11/2010
Citizens have made big adjustments to personal budgets, but do they have protection against higher personal property tax hikes?
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Who Started It
Posted 2/10/2010
Get the facts -- go to the source before taking everything you hear or read as The Truth. Even when it comes from a trusted or preferred source.
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Weather Worn
Posted 2/9/2010
Snow weary spirits also put a financial drag on individuals and business, and pack calendars down.
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Historic District Overlays
Posted 2/8/2010
Long term development and rapid growth is increasing quantity and complexity of agenda items before the town's appointed Planning Commissioners. One might assume they are happy the final decision remains with the elected council.
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Then and Now
Posted 2/6/2010
Most residents agree continuously improving our community and providing affordable public services to the widest number of citizens is a worthy goal. How is this done -- through civic participation, starting with YOU.
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"State of Emergency"
Posted 2/5/2010
Nursing homes and hospitals, banks and schools -- these types of operations are generally required to have emergency response plans. How well is this type of thinking -- an awareness of preparedness resources -- being pushed out to individual members of the general community? [photo]
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Feb. 2 Council Notes
Posted 2/3/2010
Planning Commission tasked with examining minimum requirements for usable open space and sidewalks in new residential developments.
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Conditional Use Permits
Posted 2/2/2010
Council has police powers to require conditions in certain zoning matters, but have you ever been invited to a public neighborhood meeting to discuss an application with who has requested it?
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Trekking to Richmond
Posted 2/1/2010
Trekking to or tracking activities currently underway in Richmond is easier today, courtesy of the internet.
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January
Getting Busy
Posted 1/31/2010
Council needs to anticipate questions and manage public perceptions -- a good time to begin would be this Tuesday at 7:30.
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Much Ado About ... What?
Posted 1/30/2010
"Description" line brings out accolades from Council. Is this sufficient information, or is there more that isn't being provided to the public? [photo]
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Power of Pools
Posted 1/29/2010
Some county, city or town services are needed no matter what your address is. Who is working to make sure these are provided at the lowest cost possible?
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