‘Connecticut’ coming down, Saturday March 13, 2010 after a quarter of a century on the Diamond.

March 12, 2010

Dear Constituent:

Once again it has been my pleasure to provide representation to you during this 2010 session of the General Assembly. The budget has been the predominating issue throughout the session. As many of you are now struggling with your personal finances, and like other states throughout the nation, so has the Commonwealth struggled with its finances this session during these times of economic turmoil. With a 2.9 billion dollar shortfall, many critical and necessary services have become victims of budget cuts. I have wrestled with these issues and tried to assign priorities based on the best interests of all of my constituents. I remain committed to protecting core and essential services, such as public education, public safety, and public health and human services. As we near the end of the session, with the budget still unsettled, I request your continued support and input. Thank you for all your e-mails, letters, phone calls and office visits informing me of your position on issues before the assembly. I assure you, every individual communication from my constituents was given careful consideration. I value your input and appreciate your opinions.

In this letter, I have provided you with a brief summary of selected legislation enacted by the General Assembly that may be of interest to you.

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Stamped With Success: Fulton’s neighborhood center delivers from old post office
Richmond Magazine features a story this month on the Neighborhood Resource Center.

“In 1998, not many in Fulton could have foreseen the transformation of the defunct post office into a community beacon called the Greater Fulton Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC).

Programs offered today include Montessori pre-school; GED classes; employment counseling; health and wellness services; computer training and access; a community garden; a music recording studio; and martial-arts and yoga classes.”

Go to Richmondmagazine.com for the full story

‘Connecticut’ at the Diamond, the Richmond Braves former stadium is set to come down this Saturday the 13th starting at 10 am. According to Paul DiPasquale the artist of the sculpture, they will be using a crane this time.

Are you going to miss ‘Connecticut’?

LUNAFEST: Saturday, March 13th
Purchase your ticket today!

Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to LUNAFEST, a fundraising film festival highlighting women filmmakers which takes place in Richmond this Saturday evening. This year, the proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Neighborhood Resource Center. Ten short films, food and an open wine bar are included in the ticket price of $25.00. Enjoy a great time with your friends while supporting the NRC’s community-building programs and resources!

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

6pm: Silent Auction & Reception

8:30pm: Showtime

Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue

Purchase a ticket today at: www.lunafestrichmond.org

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Fulton –
• Search warrant executed at 5313 Blueridge Ave which resulted in the arrest of two adult males and the seizure of 3 firearms and cocaine.
• Search warrant executed at 1329 Darbytown Rd which resulted in the arrest of one adult male and the seizure of 2 firearms and marijuana.
• There were 5 additional narcotic related arrests throughout the neighborhood.
• Robbery – 1600 block of National St – 2 black male suspects entered a residence assaulted one of the residents and robbed him of jewelry and money.

For the full list of noteworthy events in the surrounding neighborhoods click here (PDF)

First Precinct – Sector 111
Community Report
February 2010
Lieutenant James J. Laino

During February, the Sector experienced a 15% decrease in Major Crime; a 44% decrease in violent crime (9 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 5 in 2010) and a 7% decrease in property crime (30 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 28 in 2010). The 5 violent crimes reported included: 2 Aggravated Assaults and 3 robberies. Of the 5 violent incidents reported 3 have been cleared by arrest and the remaining 2 are still being investigated by detectives. The current trend in Property Crime continues to be residential burglary; there were 7 reported during February, 2 of which were domestic related and 2 occurred to the same residence.

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Craigslist has word on a lost set of keys:

i lost my keys a few weeks ago. sledding on powhatan hill/ powhatan park. would have been the weekend of feb. 7th. if anyone has any info please call 804 928 8478. thanks!!!