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Greetings all to the James Exchange. I am Nancy Gill, your host. This podcast is all about Scottsville’s work session on Monday, January 9. First things first, here is the link. Town Council’s January 9th work session .Meeting ID: 880 5989 4673 Password: 1744 Meetings are recorded and uploaded to Scottsville Community Channel on YouTube. On the agenda: Downtown parkingFactory rezoningProgress repo...

As we enter into a new year, how about we start looking at Scottsville a little differently.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesriverexchange.substack.com/subscribe

Garrett spoke to Town Council at their August 15, 2022 public meeting. He was joined by Liz Knotts and myself. Just four years earlier we had a ribbon cutting for the recently finished packet boat. As Vice Mayor from 2016-18, it was Liz’s goal to finish the boat which had been sitting at Canal Basin Square—hull only—for about ten years. It took less than half of that time for the boat to disintegr...

For several years between Christmas and New Year’s Mary’s Family Players was invited to perform “Song of the Seasons” at what was then Ashlawn-Highland. This episode features a performance from December 2000. This episode of the James Exchange is dedicated to those we no longer have:Mary Hardy “Miss Tudala”Walter Boyd-leading the singingRuth Dalsky-on bassMichael Fitzgerald-on piano And to those w...

Listen in for what Echelon Resources is offering the Town via a voluntary proffer. Town Council, good luck tonight. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesriverexchange.substack.com/subscribe

It is Monday, December 12. This is a James Exchange QuickTake. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Decision time has come for Scottsville Town Council to vote on Echelon Resources application to rezone the tire factory from industrial to commercial and a special use permit for 205 apartments. They can vote tonight, after their public hearing. Or, they can defer the vote.  On quite a different front, I wen...

It is Christmas time, and Scottsville Town Council has a decision before them that will define the future of the town. How does a $60 million investment weigh into their decision is something they will have to discuss openly with each other, town residents, and those who live in close proximity to Scottsville. This will affect more than the town. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss...

On Monday, December 12, Scottsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Echelon Resource’s special use permit for their Scottsville Lofts project. The meeting will be held in Council chambers on the second floor of Victory Hall (401 Valley Street) beginning at 7:00 pm. This is the Council’s regularly scheduled work session. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...

It is November 30th. Tomorrow is December 1st and there is a lot going on in Scottsville and surrounds. I am Nancy Gill, your host of the James Exchange. In this episode, I spoke with Debbie Smith of the Chamber of Commerce. We talked about the second annual “Holiday Happenings” in Scottsville and what a wonderful town we live in. I did not cover all the events in the podcast, but the following ar...

Meet Willie Mae Gray who works for the Blue Ridge Health District as a community health worker. Her office is located at the B.F. Yancey Community Center in Esmont, and she organized a walking initiative through UVA’s Cancer Center to promote healthy walking. The newly expanded trail at Simpson Park, across from the Community Center, is a great place for people of all ages to walk—safely. If you h...

Greetings to the James Exchange. In this episode, meet Freddy Jackson with Love: No Ego. You may have seen the above logo throughout our area. But, what exactly is Love: No Ego? T Through our conversation he speaks to his journey from growing up in Buckingham County, traveling to LA and other cities, and coming back home to Central Virginia to start “Love: No Ego.” On Friday, November 25th Freddy...

The numbers are in for the Town of Scottsville election which was held on November 8. The results will be certified with the Virginia Board of Elections on December 5th. The Albemarle County results are:Hynes – 120Gritsko – 99 Write-ins:Hyson – 63Bessette – 44Munson – 35Butler – 1Smith – 1Phipps-1Delaney – 1Knotts – 2Blank – 1 150 write-in votes were cast/with 149 listed here. Albemarle County Res...

Have an event for the holiday season? Send it to us, and we will help promote. In Scottsville the Echelon Resources’ special use permit to change the zoning on the tire plant from industrial to commercial moves to the Town Council for discussion and action. Echelon’s sup is to create 205 apartments in the vacant plant. The Planning Commission recommended approval to Town Council on a 3 to 1 vote A...

Why silos? Virginia is divided into different jurisdictional districts which determine how services are provided to those living in specific areas. In this episode I mentioned “silos” because our friends to the South are in a different health district than those of us north of the James. This podcast is for them, and a good listen for everyone! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...

Welcome to the James Exchange, lots going on in Scottsville. First , the Planning Commission vote on Echelon Resources’ project. Second , for the first time in Scottsville’s history, the Town Council election moved outside the town. Third, Gordon Sutton and all things Tiger. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejam...

Scottsville Planning commission meets this evening at 7:00 in Council Chambers on the second floor of Victory Hall. Join the meeting via zoom. Password is 1744. The agenda with staff report: Planning Commission Agenda 11.7 Agenda 1. Call to order, establish a quorum, and agree to agenda 7:00 p.m.2. Review and approval of past meeting minutes: June 6, September 6, and October 33. Report on relevant...

To recap, The James Exchange reached out to all known candidates in the 2022 Town of Scottsville election. They are: Austyn Bessette, Dan Gritsko, Meredith Hynes, Bill Hyson, and Stuart Munson. All were given the following five questions in advance of any recording session: * What is driving you to be on town council? * Are you a team player, or do you see yourself as a "lone wolf”? * What are you...

Welcome to the James Exchange, I am Nancy Gill, your host. In this episode, part 2 of the 2022 Town of Scottsville election I have candidates Dan Gritsko and Meredith Hynes. Austyn Bessette was unable to catch up with me, so if you see her out and about, have a conversation with her on her candidacy. Participants were pre-recorded and asked the same five questions with one exception. The election...

In this episode you meet Shahroze Ranjha a UVA medical student who heads up the Virginia Wellness Initiative. Shahroze goes into detail on health screenings his team will be providing at the Health Fair on Saturday, November 5th. Come out and enjoy the fair. You will also get a tour of the community garden and walking trail at Simpson Park. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...

In this third episode in the Health Series promoting the November 5th HEARR Health Fair at the Yancey Community Center in Esmont. Mr. McNair went over several services and advocacy initiatives offered by Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA). The HEARR Health Fair starts at 10:30 to 1:00. Several organizations will be in attendance, and a special vegan lunch will be served. The UVA Virginia Wellne...

The Town of Scottsville election is on Tuesday, November 8. This episode goes into more detail as why the Scottsville election changed, an issue with the state-issued Voter ID Card, and who the candidates are. Enjoy the listen! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesriverexchange.substack.com/subscribe

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There are three days in Scottsville that are all about families and community. Halloween is right in there with the 4th of July and the Christmas Tree Lighting when it comes to celebrating what we are best at—the coming together of our diverse and various communities in Southern Albemalre, Fluvanna, Buckingham and Nelson.  Scottsville celebrates Halloween on October 31st, and this year the Valley...

Another Halloween Happening in Scottsville! As always, if you have a song, a story, an issue or just want to have a conversation, contact me . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesriverexchange.substack.com/subscribe

Family Movie Night at Victory Hall Theater and lots of fun is to be had starting at 6:30 pm. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesriverexchange.substack.com/subscribe