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Fourth of July Parade in Crozet? Fireworks?

Update 10 June 2010:

The Crozet Gazette (good thing we have paid journalists to do this reporting!) reports that the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department will be doing neither fireworks nor a parade this year.

“We’re not doing the parade this summer,” announced assistant chief Warren “Hubba” Wood. “We’re doing everything for the 100th anniversary celebration on Sept 18. We can’t turn around and do it again in September. We’ll make it big this fall.”

Who’s interested in holding a parade on the Fourth of July? It’s on a Sunday …

Anybody know what’s happening this year?

Crozet’s fireworks were canceled/never planned last year. It’s most likely too late to plan them this year, so I ask – has anybody planned them?

I assume there will be a parade and fireworks, but everybody knows what happens when one assumes …

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Storms, Public Hearing & Pickup Soccer – The week That Was – Crozet Twitter Updates – Brief Notes for 2010-06-06

Note: the green/italicized portion of this post are from the public hearing on the Restore N Station.

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Restore N Station Clears Another Hurdle

Thanks to Jessica Jaglois of the Newsplex:

If built, the station would be the second-largest full-service gas station in Albemarle County and would be built on Route 250. Crozet residents said such a large station would destroy the scenic route on 250, and it would also bring in big rigs at all hours of the night looking to fill up on diesel fuel.

About 30 people showed up to stand before the board to express concern, but it wasn’t enough to sway the board, which voted that plans for the service station are ready to move forward.

I went to the public hearing and listened for about 90 minutes. By the time I left, ten people had spoken against the proposed gas station and one person, who represents the applicant, spoke for it. As I said on Twitter – “I’d like to hear one member of the public not affiliated w/ the applicant speak for it. Seriously.”

I’m waiting for the in-depth coverage to be provided by the Crozet Gazette and Charlottesville Tomorrow.

Update 3 June 2010: Crozet Gazette has, as usual, a more detailed accounting of the BZA meeting.

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Swimming in Crozet – Part 1 – Old Trail Pool

Old Trail Pool

The newest addition to Crozet – Old Trail Pool. Open to the public.*

The Old Trail Village pool, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Old Trail Golf Club course, incorporates features to entice all users of all abilities:

  • Zero-depth walk-in beach entry and expanses of walkable submersion
  • Plenty of room for 25-meter lap swimming
  • A 12-foot diving well for the more adventurous
  • A wading pool with fountains (for our young ones or those wishing a more restrained pool experience)
  • An enclosed area for protecting small ones.

RATES for 2010

$600 Family (household)

$400 Couple/Two-person (household)

$300 Individual

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Swimming in Crozet – Part 2 – Crozet Park

Crozet Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend 2010


Opening this weekend!

Crozet Park Pool is a community summer pool celebrating 50 years of operation as the only pool in Albemarle County that is open daily to the public.

The Pool is owned and operated by our Community Park, which also operates the bi-annual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival. Tax dollars do not support the operation of Crozet Park Pool.

Purchase your membership today and find out about the best kept summer secret in Albemarle County. Visit us online at http://www.crozetparkpool.com .

Early Morning Adult Lap Swim (EMALS)

Beginning Tuesday, May 25th, EMALS will run Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.,
and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 A.M.

For more information on Early Morning Adult Lap Swim

WATER AEROBICS
 Session 1: June 6 – June 10 (3 classes)
Sun., Tu & Th @ 6:00-7:00 PM

Session 2: June 13 – September 2 (32 classes)
Sun., Tu & Th @ 8:00-9:00 PM

~ No class on 6/27, 6/29, 7/1, 7/4 and 8/8 ~

Class capacity: 25
Age limit: 13 and up

For more information on Water Aerobics

www.facebook.com/ClaudiusCrozetPark

– Part 3 – Mint Springs Park
– Part 1 – Old Trail Pool

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Restore N Station Hearings in June

From a comment:

Two important public hearings for the proposed ReStore ‘N Station are coming up and it is critical that people attend these meetings if they are concerned about the size and character of a huge gas station/truck stop proposed for Route 250 West. If approved, this would be the second largest gas station in the County, serving both cars and semi trucks Interstate 64.

Please take some time out of your schedule to attend these meetings. It is crucial that the County know that citizens are paying attention to their decisions regarding this project. Here are two hearings where your attendance is needed to:

·        Show your support for the adjoining neighborhood’s attempt to scale back the size and use of the project;

·        Note your concern about a large project like this proposed to be built near three schools on Scenic Route 250.

1) Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. for a Board of Zonings Appeals (BZA) Hearing and

2) Tuesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. for a Planning Commission Public Hearing

Don’t feel like you need to speak at these meetings, just showing up is important! this could be your neighborhood and you would certainly want other Albemarle County citizens to stand up for you. You also might have children going to one of the nearby three schools and are interested in showing support for scaling back the size of the project.

(from email by Mary Rice)

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At the very least, couldn’t they come up with a better name than “Restore N Station”?

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Note from the Crozet Trails Crew

From Jessica Mauzy: (bolding mine)

I have a big favor to ask all of you. If you like to hike, walk, mountain bike, ride horses, birdwatch, flower watch, trail run, or hide from people in the woods, please come out and help the Crozet Trails Crew (fancy new name!!) plan and/or build trails. We need your help. We have a wonderful group of folks who are dedicated to the project, but that group is small and we need to increase our numbers. There are several different ways to be involved, depending on your availability, physical condition, and interests.

The next trail workday with be this Saturday, May 22nd, at 8am. We will meet at Beaver Creek reservoir at 8am. If we have enough folks come out for this build, we can have the Henley Hornets loop trail completed soon.

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