Granby Street Bridge Renovation [City Update]

The City of Norfolk has recently posted information about upcoming renovation and rehabilitation of the Granby Street Bridge.  Please see the information below about community information meetings the City has scheduled to keep residents informed on the project and the local impact.

More detailed information about the project can be found by clicking on these links:

Project Information

Community Information Meetings

Granby Bridge Renovation

February 2019 SACL General Meeting Minutes & Recap

The Suburban Acres Civic League had a excellent, informative general meeting on February 11, 2019 at Suburban Park Elementary School.  The Guest Speaker was Norfolk Police Chief, Larry Boone.  Discussion with Chief Boone was lively and insightful.  City Council member Courtney Doyle was in attendance as well.  Janette Woodruff, SACL Vice President, also gave an update on happenings with the Wards Corner Business Association, which is working to generate continued momentum in our community for Wards Corner.

Thank you to Dave Moeller for providing the tasty food for the meeting!  The SACL is always looking for volunteers to provide food for the meetings and reimburses those who sign up to volunteer to organize food for the meeting up to $40.

Formal minutes of the February 2019 general meeting are posted and can be found by going clicking here to go to the Meeting Minutes area of the SACL website.  The minutes contain more detail on what was discussed so make sure to check them out, particularly if you are a member.  Members vote to approve the minutes of prior meetings at each SACL general meeting.

Please also check out the SACL facebook page for more photos from the meeting!

 

 

 

 

City of Norfolk Recycling Survey

The City of Norfolk has posted a survey in an attempt to gather feedback from citizens about their feelings about recycling, how much they do it, and how much they’d be willing to pay to make sure it continues. Please consider taking this survey to help the city with its decision making process regarding this important issue.

There is also a very interesting report posted on this website that the City will be presenting to City Council later this month. We also encourage our neighbors to sign up for Open City Hall so you can provide input on other surveys that the city posts in the future.

https://www.opentownhall.com/7261

This is an key issue for our city to sort out with full feedback from all citizens. For further context, please read the below article published in the Virginian Pilot on February 14, 2019.

https://pilotonline.com/news/government/local/article_13277810-306d-11e9-aa7c-0bb31a4ef4f1.html

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Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day at Suburban Park Elementary

Please see the below message from Suburban Park Elementary School!!

Calling all Volunteers!

Come join Suburban Park Elementary for Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day

Friday, March 1, 2019

Time: 8:45 am – 10:00 am
8:45 Arrival and Check-In
9:00 Class Assignment and Book Selection
9:15 Begin reading to Scholars
10:00 Return to Cafeteria

We have a large selection of Dr. Seuss books and hats available; however, you may bring your own Dr. Seuss book or come dressed as one of the many characters.
For more information contact Mrs. Dalmida at 757-531-3118 or cadalmid@nps.k12.va.us.

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.” Dr. Seuss

City of Norfolk Budget Bracket Challenge

Getting excited for March Madness?  Are you also passionate about helping the city with its budget and resource allocation?  Then check out the City of Norfolk’s Budget Bracket Challenge at the below link!  It’s a fun way to get involved in helping the city.

https://www.norfolkva.gov/norfolkbracketgame/NorfolkBracketLoginPage.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0hb2DnurP_IhZ4ABmibR9NzreUr6OwJTYCLfas24W6eH3_Ch5GZkvLRUI

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REMINDER: Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, February 11, 2019

Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, February 11, 2019

Speaker:  Norfolk Chief of Police, Larry Boone (bring your questions for the City’s top law enforcement officer).

You can also submit questions for Chief Boone by clicking here and we will compile the answers.

More information on the Norfolk Police Department can be found here:

https://www.norfolk.gov/police

When:  6:30 pm.  Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing.

Where:  Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole Street

Please come and join your neighbors to learn what’s going on around our neighborhood.  And . . . a chance to win a free door prize gift certificate.  Hope to see you!

 

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Adopt-A-Spot Cancelled for January 26, 2019

The Suburban Acres Civic League’s Adopt-A-Spot trash clean-up has been cancelled for Saturday, January 26th, due to the predicted freezing/sub-freezing temperatures in the morning.  The cleanup will be rescheduled for warmer weather so neighbors can enjoy their morning of community service!  ❄⛄❄

But mark your calendars for the league’s general meeting on February 11th at Suburban Park Elementary School.  Our speaker will be Norfolk Chief of Police, Larry Boone.  Here’s your chance to talk with our top law enforcement officer about crime and safety issues in our city.

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