James River Exchange

Thomas is swapping his many hats he has worn for the past three years for one! Well done, Thomas. 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

Saturday, December 4th was another great one for the Town of Scottsville. Lots of folks came out to celebrate, and Lori Madden brought musicians and dancers from the Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS). To learn more visit their website at: https://www.blueridgeirishmusic.org/. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit t...

It’s that time of the year! Time for lots of cheer! Scottsville and Buckingham are kicking off the Christmas Season with lots of activities. In Scottsville: In Buckingham: 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

From the James Exchange on this Thanksgiving Day: All the best to everyone! 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

In this, The James Exchange’s maiden voyage of A Minute With the Mayor, you will hear about changes in the Scottsville Police Department and five zoning public hearings on the docket for December and January. Following the initial minute or two or three with the Mayor, Matt Lawless reads the resolution of civil discourse… I will be back on Thanksgiving Day with the “Sign Lady!” This is a public ep...

This is Nancy Gill with the James Exchange. I am here with Donna Price and we're going to discuss the Southern Albemarle convenience center. On October the 19th, the Albemarle Planning Commission had the task of determining whether or not this convenience center was in compliance with the comprehensive plan. And, they found that it was. So, welcome, Donna. How are you doing today? Great Nancy, and...

Good Monday Morning everyone in the Greater Scottsville area. This is the James Exchange, and I am your host, Nancy Gill. As I have reported on numerous occasions through this podcast, change is afoot in Scottsville. Primarily through special use permits that have been recommended to Council by the Planning Commission. The applications for the Upper Bird and Blenheim Heights developments are now u...

Today is November 11, 2021. It is Veterans Day. Some of you know that I served the Town of Scottsville as Mayor from 2016 to 2020, and some of you don’t. One honor that comes with the office of Mayor, is giving speeches. I was honored to be asked to give the keynote speech for the rededication ceremony of the Veterans Memorial which is located behind the Farmers’ Market pavilion. I have not change...

Good Monday morning to all! You are listening to the James Exchange: all things Scottsville and surrounds. I am Nancy Gill your host. Scottsville Town Council has two meetings this week. Their regularly scheduled work session is this evening starting at 7:00 in Council Chambers with ZOOM viewing. Just a note, that this is the work session and Council usually does not entertain public comment at th...

Halloween is on Sunday, October 31 with Trick or Treating and Trunk & Treat on schedule to start around 4:00. Due to the anticipated rain due to flow into Town on Friday the Edgar Allen Poe radio show presentation will be able to move from Friday to Saturday at 7:00 At Canal Basin Square. Doesn’t look like the dog parade is a go. Matt explains all! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discus...

Lots going on this weekend. Esmont has a packed day at the Yancey School Community Center.8:3011:30 Roadside trash pick-up for Southern Albemarle communities.11:30 Community Lunch and basket making with Highland1:00-3:00 Community Cares: an organization of African American ministers who provide household goods to the community5:00 Gather for more events in the Garden7:00 Coco a family friendly fil...

There was a shooting incident in the Uptown Scottsville Shopping Center on Saturday, October 23, 2021 around 4:00 pm. This took place in the parking lot on the south east side of the property. CBS 19 reported that Joshua Martez Scott, 33 of Charlottesville has been arrested and charged. Mr. Scott left the scene of the incident with his victim in the car. He was later arrested by Albemarle County P...

Welcome to the James Exchange, all things Scottsville and our surrounding communities. I am your host, Nancy Gill. This episode has been a tough one to track down details on. The question on the table is whether or not our Town Council limits public speech to only those who live within the boundaries of Scottsville. This was brought to Council’s attention at their last public meeting on Monday, Oc...

Just when you think Scottsville couldn’t have more going on, major changes with our Police Department reach fruition. I spoke with Mayor Ron Smith regarding this and other interesting tidbits. 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

I want to start this episode with a story. Prior to moving here, I took cello lessons for three years with Mary Hardy. One evening instead of a lesson, she dragged me to a Town Council meeting because they were discussing the arts. Of course, I went. Some may remember the previous chambers were located where the offices are now. The dais took up one third of the room. And, Mayor Thacker always sat...

In this episode you meet Ella and Jake. Ella is a 7th grader and Jake is 7. I think you will enjoy their conversation as much as I did. It is always important to understand the perspective of our young generation, and how things like the pandemic affect them. I hope to have conversations with more youngsters as we move forward with this podcast. I will be back Tuesday morning with my take on the S...

Good Afternoon! As Scottsville enters into the next phase of actually reviewing housing development plans, it is up to Shari Lambert to steer the ship. And, she appears to be “steady as you go.” In this episode we discuss her role as a Town Councilor and Chair of the Planning Commission, the length of the meetings—they have gone from ten minutes to over two hours in the past five years, how do dec...

Good Morning on this fine Friday: the first day of October 2021. I am dedicating this episode of the James Exchange to Monday’s Planning Commission meeting.  Change is in the air. And, I don’t mean just the new alarm siren on the pump station which everyone should be able to hear in case of a flood event! The Planning Commission is holding two public hearings at their meeting this coming Monday. T...

Good Monday Morning from The James Exchange. On today’s show, Monday Matters, you will meet Peggy Scott. Peggy and I co-chair HEARR, Health Equity and Access in Rural Regions. If you don’t know what this organization does, you will find out in less than fifteen minutes. Enjoy the show… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward, September 24, 2021. In today’s episode, I had a conversation with Hazel. She is ten years old, and is an avid supporter of Scottsville and surrounds. As I continue to build out this podcast, I will be speaking with more of our young residents on issues that are important to them. (Conversation with Hazel) Even though I have pushed out this weekend’s e...

The James Exchange: Special Report Tuesday, September 21, 2021: Scottsville Town Council has a full slate of councilors. Shari Lambert was appointed to finish Laura Mellusi’s term which runs through 2024. Shari is also the chair of the Planning Commission. Meredith Hynes was appointed to fill out Lindsay Brown’s term. This seat will be up for re-election in 2022. Meredith has not been given a comm...

There was a glitch in last Friday’s upload. Here you go with lots of music from the original jam musicians…this episode features tunes from a 2007 jam session held in Victory Hall Theater. I had a handheld recorder, so recordings are not perfect…but then again what is. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejamesrive...

What to watch for in the coming weeks from discussion at September 13th work session: At the Council’s monthly work session last week they entered into a closed session for “discussion concerning a business or industry or the extension of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement that has been made of the business or industries interest in locating or expanding its facilities...

Welcome to Friday’s James Exchange. This episode features tunes from a 2007 jam session held in Victory Hall Theater. I had a handheld recorder, so recordings are not perfect…but then again what is. 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

Welcome to the James Exchange: Monday Matters September 13, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, I spoke with Matt Lawless, the Town of Scottsville’s Administrator, on this evening’s agenda items. The Town Council meets at 7:00. Due to the upsurge in Covid-19 cases, they have opted for a hybrid meeting presentation which is allowed under Virginia law. You may join via ZOOM at: Rem...