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February 23, 2010
What do you think of the new noise ordinance?
The Richmond City Council passed a new noise ordinance last night in a 5 to 4 vote but do you think it’s too restrictive?
“You could get a ticket or even jail time for being too loud, day or night, if someone 50 feet away can hear the noise that includes playing a musical instrument.”
So, If you have your windows open in the spring and you happen to have your TV on and someone hears it across the street, you could get jail time?
“This is a class two misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to six months in jail.”
Not only is it restrictive, it seems excessive. What do you think?
December 9, 2009
Going away for Christmas? Sign up for RPD’s House Watch Program
If you are planning on going on vacation and would like the Richmond Police Department to make periodic checks on your home or business, please fill out the Home Watch — Business Watch Request Form (PDF) and either mail or drop by the completed form at your precinct. Please note, requests are only good for a 3 week period, a longer duration will require additional forms.
Precinct Information for Fulton Hill (including Montrose Heights):
First Precinct
2501 Q Street,
Richmond Virginia 23223
804-646-3602 (phone) Sector 111 – Lt. James Laino
November 30, 2009
U.S. Census Bureau is hiring in Fulton
The US Census Bureau is hiring in Fulton. They have a variety of positions, both full- and part-time. Candidates are required to pass a test as part of the hiring process, and that test will be administered at the Neighborhood Resource Center. A practice test and additional information is available at www.2010censusjobs.gov. For more information, there are brochures at the NRC, or you can call 1-866-861-2010.
October 13, 2009
Leaf Collection Schedule
The City of Richmond will collect leaves late this year in much of the East End–after Christmas. Details can be found at the City of Richmond Department of Public Works website.
You can take care of your leaves
September 18, 2009
Good News, Natural Gas prices are going down in Richmond!
As seen in the Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced an 18-percent reduction today in the city’s purchased gas cost, which he said will result in an 11-percent gas bill reduction for a typical residential customer.
Jones said in a statement that the decrease came as a result of a decline in natural gas prices over the last several months.
August 5, 2009
VA Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday!
Time to stock up on clothes and school supplies, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 7-9
During this three-day period, purchases of certain school supplies, clothing and footwear will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. For details, visit the VA Dept of
July 27, 2009
More homelessness in Richmond
My journalism students this summer wrote
July 1, 2009
July 1 = New laws go into effect
New state laws go into effect today! So make sure you are aware of the biggest ones that can effect your wallet and your social life.
- Smoking is prohibited in most restaurants and bars in Virginia. The law goes into effect today but won’t be implemented until December 1, to allow businesses to prepare for it. So enjoy that cigarette with your beer now because come December it will be a thing of the past.
- $1.4 billion in stimulus money went to balance the budget because of the massive shortage.
- Put those cell phones and PDAs away. Texting and emailing while driving is banned. It can carry up to a $50 dollar fine. The good news is you can only be ticketed for it if you’re being pulled over for something else. “No officer it wasn’t the texting that made me swerve while speeding, you can check my last outgoing message time (which I just deleted as you were walking to my car.)”
June 19, 2009
City restores NRC Preschool Funding
We are happy to report that the City of Richmond has restored funding to the NRC Preschool. Below is an email sent out by the Neighborhood Resource Center
June 18, 2009
The new Stormwater fee courtesy of the City of Richmond
Has everyone gotten their “This is not a bill” bill from the City of Richmond for the new stormwater fee? Enclosed is a handy brochure, entitled “Stormwater: What you need to know.” The brochure covers things like why Richmond needs this fee, what is stormwater runoff, and more importantly who pays for this?
In accordance with Richmond City Ordinance 2009-60, property owners of developed property within the city shall pay a stormwater utility fee based upon the stormwater class and the amount of impervious surface area. An impervious surface is one that prevents precipitation from rain or snow from soaking into the ground. Impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to rooftops, streets, parking areas, and any concrete, asphalt or compacted gravel surface.
To learn more about this go to The City of Richmond’s Stormwater Utility site. There you can find an FAQ section, information on how to build a rain barrel and the Stormwater Fee Appeals form.
