James River Exchange

I’m back! I am concentrating on two topics for this podcast. One is the latest, largest land acquisition in the Town of Scottsville. The second is yet another industrial solar farm is proposed in Northern Buckingham. After owning a large portion of the Town of Scottsville since 1995, Virginia Land Company Dr. Charles Hurt has sold all his land holdings to Southern Development. The sale includes 37...

Lots of meetings this week. Schedule follows: April 11 @ 7:00 pm Scottsville Town Council Work Session Agenda Call in: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID 880 5989 4673 and Pass Code 1744. April 11 @ 6:00 pm Buckingham County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting Note: this is a link to the County’s official YouTube channel. Agenda is not available on their website. ”The Board of Supervi...

On the agenda for this evening’s Scottsville Planning Commission Meeting:Site plan review for 153 James River Road  Preliminary plan approval Draft zoning for Scottsville Planned Unit Development (PUD)—In a nutshell, this has the potential for the highest level of control a municipality has on development. Staff report on transient lodgings  Access online or call 301-715-8592, then enter meeting I...

Lots of trash pick up going on in Southern Albemarle, Buckingham, and Fluvanna. I spoke with veteran road side trash collector, Terri Long, on her efforts and those of countless volunteers picking up trash along our roads. Liz Knotts, an avid collector of trash and coordinator of this effort for many years is to be commended along with Terri. For the record, Liz is a former Vice Mayor of Scottsvil...

Today I had a conversation with Jack Maxwell. He loves the weather and has created a Task Force of volunteers. His group has worked at clearing trails in the Van Clief Nature Area which is in the center of Scottsville. On Monday, Scottsville Town Council recognized his volunteerism. If you don’t know Jack, you will know a little more after fifteen minutes. Oh, and Town Council and the Mayor voted...

I’m back from vacation and have a few things to report on. In this episode:Buckingham BOS and Planning Commission vote on 2000 acre solar farm. Tiger Fuel project is starting to move. Scottsville Town Council votes on Upper Bird special use permit for 36 homes tomorrow (Monday, March 21 @7:00). Former Vice Mayor Laura Mellusi weighs in…and of course there are always rumors! Have a story, issue, or...

Good Morning, Everyone. It is another fine Sunday morning. This is James Exchange Quick Take. I am Nancy Gill, your host. I recently became aware of the construction of solar farms in Buckingham County. I thought presenting information on the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors would be an easy task. It isn’t. There are several layers to this project. First, there i...

Greetings from the James Exchange on a fine Saturday morning. It is past time for another James Exchange Quick Take. I am your host Nancy Gill. On Tuesday, Feb. 22 the Scottsville Town Council held their regularly scheduled public session. The vote on the Bird Street special use permit was on the agenda. Council voted to defer their decision until their March Meeting. The vote was 3-3 with Mayor S...

Good Friday everyone. This is a James Exchange Quick Take. I am your host Nancy Gill. Let’s talk elections. I don’t mean Federal or State, but Scottsville. I have mentioned to my listeners on several podcasts that Scottsville was mandated by the state—did I use that word mandated? Perhaps a tad strong, but in 2021 the General Assembly voted to move all elections in all municipalities from May to N...

It is another beautiful Sunday in the second month of 2022. Welcome a  James Exchange Quick Take, I am your host, Nancy Gill. February 17th and 20th Ivy Talk: African American Farmers in Albemarle County  These talks explore the lives of African American farmers in Albemarle County and the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that they faced.  We will host descendants from three different African Am...

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Kelly Kroese on why Scottsville will not become a Crozet. She has developed Scottsville’s five shields protecting the town from unbridled growth. In last night’s special meeting on the Bird and Blenheim developments, Justin Shimp, representative for the projects, suggested putting Blenheim on the back burner. Town Council will be discussing this at th...

Good Wednesday everyone! Welcome to the James Exchange Quick Take. I am your host, Nancy Gill. We make mistakes, and I made one in my Sunday Quick Take. The Scottsville Town Council’s special meeting on the Bird and Blenheim special use permits is Thursday, February 10 at 7:00. The Agenda In addition to the two special use permits, Dr. Denise Bonds, director of the Blue Ridge Health District (form...

Welcome to a James Exchange Quick Take on upcoming meetings in Town of Scottsville, Buckingham, Fluvanna and Albemarle Counties.  I am your host Nancy Gill.  February Meetings: Scottsville Planning Commission: Monday, February 7 starting at 7:00. * Agenda includes a public hearing on a SUP for 385 East Main Street. This is the GOCO property.  * New business is reviewing home business regulations d...

February has arrived in record time…our days seem to flit by. Today I had a conversation with Mayor Ron Smith on things Scottsville. We did venture into the Commonwealth’s redistricting. For those interested here are links read the Supreme Court of Virginia’s ruling, to view the redistricting maps, and study the commission’s (Special Masters) quite lengthy report. Virginia Redistricting Commission...

Good Friday, January 28, 2022. Today I spoke with Maggie Snoddy, the Sign Lady of Buckingham County! In upcoming episodes, I will be exploring Redistricting 2021-22. Gold Mines, Solar Farms, and the hiring of a School Superintendent in Buckingham County. And, of course, Scottsville Town Council decisions on housing. I hope you enjoy this session with the Sign Lady! This is a public episode. If you...

Good afternoon Scottsville and beyond. This is a James Exchange report on Scottsville’ town council meeting and the Buckingham School Board. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Scottsville Town council met last night for their monthly public meeting. They held two public hearings on the Bird and Blenheim proposed housing projects. They deferred voting until their meeting in February to give time for the n...

Join in tonights meeting via ZOOM or in person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87299310821?pwd=SU8wWnpMZFJGR2hhZ0kzQUk1RGQyUT09 Meeting ID: 872 9931 0821Passcode: 1744 Dial by your location+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)Meeting ID: 872 9931 0821Passcode: 1744 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Good afternoon Greater Scottsville! This is a special alert from the James Exchange. I am your host Nancy Gill On Saturday, January 15, the Town of Scottsville is hosting three informational meetings on the Bird and Blenheim proposed housing projects. Meetings will be at 11:00, 12:30, and 2:00 and will last just under one and a half hours.  Each session will consist of presentation on the projects...

Today at 1:00 the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors holds their first meeting of the year. Of interest to Southern Albemarle are two topics. The first is broadband. The second is designating the remaining portions of the James River as part of Virginia’s Scenic River program. Links to today’s meeting: Watch via live stream: https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors/who-is-my-su...

Greg Jenkins is the new Police Chief for Scottsville. Javier Raudale starts as the Town Clerk. Buckingham Supervisors have four public hearings scheduled for tonight’s meeting. 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

Trees down calls for chainsaw action! 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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I spoke with Matt Lawless about a couple of agenda items coming up at Monday night’s meeting (December 20). Not everything you need or probably want to know about floodplains…but the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly has moved our Election Day to November… More importantly, as we enter Christmas week, please keep the families and friends of those we have lost recently in your prayers. Me...

Terri Long is on stage and excited about the Victory Hall Players production of “A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play.” Last show is this evening. Doors open at 7:00…show at 7:30. You can get tickets at the door or click here for tickets . Sorry for the error folks! I cannot even blame the wrong audio upload on Holiday parties! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...

Terri Long is on and excited about the Victory Hall Players production of “A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play.” Last show is this evening. Doors open at 7:00…show at 7:30. You can get tickets at the door or click here for tickets . 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