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Taste of Europe applies for ABC License

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has notified this office that the following owner has applied for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a location in or near your neighborhood:

BUSINESS TRADE NAME:    Taste of Europe (Mr. Anastas Budagov)
LOCATION:                       7522 Granby Street
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:    Wine and Beer Off Premises

The Virginia State Code mandates that this office respond promptly to the ABC Commission on this application.  I would appreciate any comments or concerns that citizens of your community may have regarding this application.

If any citizen of the community objects to this application, please notify this office in writing or by email (leeann.lucas@norfolk.gov), of the objection and include that individual’s address.  Also, please advise if citizens who object would be willing to testify before the local ABC Commission.  Comments must be returned no later than February 22, 2011, in order to be included in the City Manager’s response to the ABC Commission.

Thank you for your cooperation.  If you require additional information you may contact David Parks at (757) 664-4740.

LeeAnn Lucas
Legal Coordinator I
Office of the City Attorney
810 Union St., Suite 900 / Norfolk, VA 23510
Direct – (757) 664-4220 / Fax – (757) 664-4201
email – leeann.lucas@norfolk.gov

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Norfolk Budget 2012

A Conversation with City Manager Marcus Jones  (Click to view video)


Community Outreach Meetings . . .

The City is holding four meetings designed for give-and-take discussions on budget priorities, suggestions and comments, with the most time devoted for you to talk to us. We want to hear your priorities as we develop the budget proposal that will be considered by City Council in April and May.

Date Time Location
Tuesday, February 22 6-8 p.m. Granby High School, 7101 Granby St. (23505)
Wednesday, February 23 6-8 p.m. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave. (23503)
Wednesday, March 2 6-8 p.m. Campostella Elementary School, 1106 Campostella Rd (23523)
Thursday, March 10 6-8 p.m. Maury High School, 322 Shirley Ave. (23517)

 

Visit www.Norfolk.gov for more on the budget

 

 

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DELAYS IN REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

SOME NORFOLK RESIDENTS MAY STILL EXPERIENCE DELAYS
IN REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

Norfolk – Residents in some Norfolk neighborhoods may still experience delays in their refuse and recycling collections.  Most collection routes have been delayed by only one day.  It is anticipated that the majority of collection routes will be back on schedule within the next few weeks.

The citizens of Norfolk have experienced collection delays more frequently than usual this winter due to unusual events, such as multiple snow storms and the tragic accident of a long term employee. Additionally, since the safety of our employees and citizens is our highest priority, the City has made a decision to hold our collection vehicles to a higher safety standard, resulting in more vehicles than usual being taken out of service for maintenance.

The City understands the frustrations expressed by our residents; we also appreciate our residents’ patience as we work aggressively to get back to our normal collection schedule.   The City is exploring a variety of ways to resolve the issues surrounding our collection delays.  In the meantime, our dedicated Waste Management employees continue to work beyond their normal work hours with a reduced vehicle fleet to get the collection schedule caught up.

Residents are asked to put their containers at the curb on their regular collection day and leave them curbside until the refuse and/or recycling has been collected.  In most cases, if there is a delay, it will be collected on the next day.  For more updated information, please visit http://www.norfolk.gov or call 757-441-5813.

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Mary E. Keough
Public Relations Specialist
Division of Communications & Public Information
(757) 664-4419
(757) 664-4006 (fax)

 

Contact:     Pamela Marino, 664-4670
February 16, 2011
For Immediate Release

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Midtown Office Project STOPped

Feb 18:  NORFOLK –The City of Norfolk administration received information this morning that the STOP Organization has reversed its decision to be a tenant in the Midtown Office Tower.  The City’s participation was contingent upon Tivest Holdings, LLC being able to confirm that the STOP Organization was committed to the project.  Given this new development, the administration has advised City Council that the City can not move forward with this project and Council concurs.

Midtown Office Project

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Free Self Defense Seminar

WHY BE A VICTIM?

Elite Fitness365 is offering a Self Defense Seminar on Wednesday,  March 2, 2011 at 7:30pm at the gym. The seminar is FREE and open to the public.  There is limited space. Call to reserve your spot today.

Laura Tessier, DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) Instructor for the State of Virginia, will show you how to employ practical, easy-to-learn hold breaks, blocks, strikes and throws.  You will learn how to use leverage, momentum and vital striking points against an attacker.  It’s not about size or strength, but attitude and skill.  You will be taught how to make your fear work to your advantage, to fight back, escape and survive in seemingly indefensible situations.

 Elite Fitness365
122 E. Little Creek Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23505
 
757-489-1444
www.elitefitness365.net
info@elitefitness365.net

 

 
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Civic Connection

The City of Norfolk’s publication “Civic Connection” provides a great deal of information for Norfolk citizens.  The SACL uses this as a resource for some of the information in our newsletter.  There’s so much in there, that we couldn’t possibly convey it all through The Suburban.   Know that the Civic Connection is available in its entirety on the norfolk.gov website. 

BUT, since you probably love suburban23505.com so much and it’s probably your home page , we’ve created a link to the Civic Connection!   There it is…down there to the right…

Let us know if there are other links you’d like to see on this site.

suburbanacres@gmail.com

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Norfolk Town Hall Meeting – February 12

To Hear Comments Regarding Mid-town Office Tower Project
Three members of Norfolk’s City Council will host a Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Granby High School.  Council members Tommy Smigiel (Ward 5), Angelia Williams (Ward 7) and Andy Protogyrou (Ward 1) have called the meeting to hear comments from citizens regarding the Mid-town Office Tower, a proposed construction project at the corner of Tidewater Drive and Virginia Beach Boulevard.  The project developer, Tivest Development, is asking for additional city support for the $32.7 million project.
An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate amendments to an existing agreement between the city and the developer is scheduled for a vote when City Council convenes Tuesday afternoon, February 15th at 2:30pm, and the hosting council members want to give Norfolk citizens an increased opportunity to voice their views on the project.
 
Norfolk Town Hall Meeting
Topic:  Mid-town Office Tower Project
Date:  Saturday, February 12, 2011
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.)
Location:  Granby High School (7101 Granby Street)
 
For more information and to contact Councilman Smigiel, go to http://www.norfolkward5.com, call (757) 531-7595 or email thomas.smigiel@norfolk.gov
For more information and to contact Councilwoman Williams, call 419-8183 or email angelia.williams@norfolk.gov
For more information and to contact Councilman Protogyrou, call 625-1775 or email andrew.protogyrou@norfolk.gov
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SACL Meeting – Monday Feb 7th

SACL Meeting

6:30 pm, Monday, 7 February @ Suburban Park Elementary.

Doors open @ 6 for refreshments and socialization w/ your neighbors.

Prime Plus will provide our guest speaker.

Bring a neighbor with  you, and be prepared to get in on the 50/50 raffle.

See you soon!

 

SACL 2011 dues:  $5 individual / $10 family