Economic development, transportation and public safety are among the topics Henry County supervisors will consider as they spend part of their Tuesday regular session finalizing their legislative agenda for next year.
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Agenda Salem: HopeTree rezoning, salary raises for mayor and council on Monday
The planning commission recommended approval by council after a joint public hearing on Nov. 13.
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Martinsville continues work on flood mitigation plans
While the Martinsville-Henry County area was largely spared from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, that won’t always be the case, the city’s emergency management coordinator warned.
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Water advocate champions change for a Henry County neighborhood long dependent on wells
While the water is safe to drink, ongoing issues such as excess sediment and a sulfurous odor have led some residents to turn to bottled water.
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Agenda Danville: Council eyes grants and bonds to improve infrastructure
Danville’s city council will consider several items related to public infrastructure at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The city is working to improve its infrastructure to provide a greater quality of life for residents and to prepare for the anticipated visitation that the Caesars Virginia casino resort will bring. The council will hear […]
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Agenda Martinsville: Health transportation, flooding among topics to be discussed Tuesday
City councilors will consider changes to Martinsville’s non-emergency transport service during their 5 p.m. work session on Tuesday. The meeting will be held in Room 208 at the Church Street Municipal Building. Councilors will consider requests to expand the service from its current schedule of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday-Friday. The request calls […]
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Agenda Bristol: Feathers may be ruffled, bees abuzz over zoning discussion
The planning commission will discuss agriculture uses allowed on residential property during its upcoming meeting.
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Agenda Roanoke: City council reconsiders sale of corner lot near entrance to downtown
This hearing began on Oct. 21, but was tabled when the council started raising questions for the law firm looking to buy the lot.
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Salem planning commission approves revised HopeTree rezoning, in unique joint public hearing with city council
In a two-hour public hearing, proponents praised the “transparency.” Opponents warned of inaccuracies in the traffic impact study.
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Agenda Henry County: Zoning to consider event space for Ridgeway
The application states it will provide parking for 40-plus vehicles, with handicap accessible parking near the event building.
