Wards Corner Civic League

The city is holding a public forum at the Lambert’s Point Community Center at 1251 W 42nd St Clubhouse at 4301 Powhatan Ave on Wednesday, August 9th July 19th from 6pm-8pm (parking is available) to discuss what should be done with this property. There are several interested parties who are expected to attend to voice their opinion.

Some concerned citizens in Norfolk have formed a committee to explore the possibility of a new park at Lambert’s Point where the old golf course existed. A large portion of the property has been sold to HRSD for a SWIFT water treatment plant but 20 acres remain that have not yet been spoken for. This committee is proposing that this acreage become a park along the Elizabeth River with cool breezes and water views. There are preexisting walkways that wind around the property that could be used for walkers, joggers and bike riders. They envision a wonderful venue for concerts, picnics, etc. This committee reached out to our civic league to share their vision and a petition that they have started for like-minded individuals: https://chng.it/X5WXYP5x. (This is for information purposes only; our civic league has not taken any vote or official stance on the matter as of this posting.)

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The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is responsible for assessing and planning the transportation needs of the Hampton Roads region. They are currently working on updating the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a blueprint that will guide transportation investments through the year 2050. The HRTPO aims to support transportation projects that reduce congestion, improve accessibility – especially for underserved communities – address regionally significant concerns, and advance our region.

Your input will directly influence the transportation planning process for Hampton Roads!  When planning, it is important to gather feedback from those who live, work, and play in the Hampton Roads region. This is how the agency can identify, plan for, and meet the needs of Hampton Roads. They believe that effective transportation planning reflects a wide range of input from our Hampton Roads residents. The HRTPO would love for your organization to participate in the current 2050 LRTP planning process and have created a public survey to gather input on influences, or “drivers of change,” that can impact how, where, and why we travel in the future. This survey will be active from July 1 through August 15, 2023.

https://metroquestsurvey.com/32ez?c=F

Thank you in advance for your active involvement in helping to create a better-connected future for us all.

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Make your landscape STORM READY!

See this flyer from the Virginia Department of Forestry for information on how you can make sure your property’s trees are ready for extreme weather this hurricane season.

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Black Rifle Coffee Company, located at the site of the former KFC, is now open for business!

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If you missed the June 6th meeting, Norfolk councilmembers will be hosting additional community meeetings to introduce Norfolk’s new Chief of Police, Mark Talbot. The meetings will be held on June 28 at 6pm at Jordan-Newby Library and July 24 at 6pm at Lambert’s Point Community Center.

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The Wards Corner Civic League is hosting a short neighborhood parade this year. There are plans to have a fire truck, ice cream truck, and water bottles for attendees. This parade is by neighbors, for neighbors. So if you or your children would like to walk, bike, stroll, scoot, or wagon ride in it, please dress in patriotic colors and meet at North Shore Playground by 10am!

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June’s HRUBS Bill contains incorrect days for e-waste drop-off for Norfolk residents.

The correct days for e-waste drop-off are Tuesdays and Saturdays, noon – 4:00 PM at the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Ave.

E-waste drop-off is NOT available on Thursdays.

For questions on e-waste drop-off, call Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510 or use the Waste Wizard to search item drop-off locations and times.

Click here for more information on e-waste drop-off

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Norfolk Police are giving away free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners on Thursday, June 15th from 9am to 11am at the Wawa located at 975 E. Little Creek Road.

The anti-theft devices, also known as steering wheel locks, will be offered to help deter theft in the wake of a social media challenge on how to compromise Hyundai and Kia security features. Norfolk and other cities across the country have noted an increase in theft of Hyundai’s and Kia’s.

To qualify for a free lock, you must own a Kia/Hyundai vehicle with a steel key ignition, be a Norfolk resident, and present a valid vehicle registration. Push button ignition systems are not eligible.

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The Larchmont Edgewater Civic League invites everyone to their first-ever Larchmont Edgewater Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on Monday, 29 May from 10:00am – Noon!

They’ll be celebrating our freedom with a fun neighborhood parade, and then Honor the Fallen with a brief ceremony. The parade starts at 10:00am at St. Patrick Catholic School and ends at Larchmont United Methodist Church, and at the end, they’ll have free hotdogs, ice cream, community info-booths, and a brief 11:30am wreath-laying ceremony. Mayor Alexander is the Grand Marshal of the parade and will preside over the ceremony as well.

There will be a number of other participants marching, including Scouts, Daughters of the American Revolution & Sons of the American Revolution (both, in period attire), Gorra the Goggled Great Dane Service Dog (riding in a car with a sunroof, where she will have her head sticking out and watching the crowd), American Legion Post 35, Lafayette River Circle of the Kings Daughters, classic cars, bagpipes/drums, a WWII jeep, Norfolk Fire, ODU Police, and local school kids marching and on bikes.  Additionally multiple elected officials and candidates for office will be marching, including:  Mayor Alexander, Councilwoman McClellan, Delegate Angelia Williams Graves, Delegate Candidate Andy Pittman, Delegate Candidate Phil Hernandez, and Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney, Ramin Fatehi.

If weather is a concern, they will make the go/no-go call on Sunday afternoon and let everyone know via their website, http://www.larchmontedgewater.org and their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LarchmontEdgewaterCivicLeague/. They do ask that everyone refrain from parking along the route to give maximum room for safety and to optimally view the parade.

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Vice Mayor Thomas and Councilman Smigiel will be hosting a Community Meeting to introduce Norfolk’s new Chief of Police, Mark Talbot. The meeting will be held on June 6 at 6pm at Pretlow Library.

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