Kaine, Perriello, McAuliffe debated as possible Jim Webb replacements
The Virginia Senator announced yesterday that he will not seek reelection in 2012. Almost immediately, talk of replacement Democratic candidates began
Albemarle supervisors advised to change library cost agreement, stay regional
Currently, the county provides 58.9 percent of the overall operating cost and spends $33.31 per capita – more than Roanoke, Chesterfield, Hanover, Spotsylvania and Fauquier
Bubble Blog gets tough on local assessments
In Charlottesville, approximately 32 percent of properties declined in value, while 39 percent held steady.
Charlottesville youth must be served
A total $2.8 million in budget cuts to CHIP (Children’s Health Improvement Program) of Virginia and Healthy Families Virginia could jeopardize services for more than 2,000 families across the state, unless the General Assembly passes a budget amendment to reinstate funds to both agencies.
UPDATE: Virginia Outdoors Foundation says Halsey Minor is wrong about deed restrictions
"Mr. Minor’s assertion in the Virginia Gazette on February 2 that the easement on Carter’s Grove prohibits public access is incorrect"
Charlottesville Superintendent recommends Buford for combined middle school site
The School Board could decide the fate of Walker and Buford as early as Thursday, February 17. The timeline for the actual consolidation, however, may be longer.
February 2011: Real Estate
One of the main dilemmas if you’re in the market for a home is whether to build a new home or buy an existing one. The choice depends on what is important to the buyer—and on finances—but the good news is that either has some advantages, even in this economy. Building a home from scratch […]
Nearly one-third of Charlottesville residences see assessment values drop
Among the city’s 12,887 taxable residential properties, approximately 32 percent declined in value, while 39 percent held steady
Albemarle County property assessment values decline on average
Reassessments will be mailed this week to county and city residents. In Albemarle County, overall assessed values declined 1.24 percent, excluding new construction
Halsey Minor’s Williamsburg property heads to foreclosure auction
One week after a Georgia judge ruled in favor of the Specialty Finance Group in all of its claims against Minor, the Virginia Gazette reports that the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will foreclose on the Carter’s Grove mansion