Announcements Archives
WITHDRAWN: Special Use Permit #2018-01 – Retail Store/Restaurant (Afton Depot -T. Rath)
May 2, 2018
Special Use Permit #2018-01 – Retail Store/Restaurant (Afton Depot -T. Rath) has been withdrawn by the applicant. The Board of Supervisors will not consider action on this SUP at their regular May 8th Board meeting.
Invitation for Bid – Blue Ridge (Crozet) Tunnel Project Phase 2
May 1, 2018
Advertisement for Sealed Bids IFB #2018-NCBRTPH23 Blue Ridge (Crozet) Tunnel Rehabilitation & Trail Project – Phase 2 Nelson County, Virginia Sealed Bids in duplicate on the referenced project will be received in the office of the Nelson County Administrator, 84…
Virginia Fire Services Board Report on Nelson County Fire and EMS
April 28, 2018
Nelson Co. Fire and EMS Study Presentation (Power Point) Final Nelson County Fire and EMS Report – March 2018 (Adobe Acrobat)
BOS Public Hearing May 10, 2018 at 7PM – FY19 Budget
April 26, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Budget for 2018/2019 The Nelson County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in the General District Courtroom within the County Courthouse located…
BOS Public Hearing May 8, 2018 at 7PM-Proposed 5% Admissions Tax
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA CHAPTER 11, TAXATION, ARTICLE XI (NEW) ADMISSIONS TAX In accordance with Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of…
BOS & VDOT Public Hearing May 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM; 2019-2024 SSYP and Priority List
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & VDOT 2019-2024 SECONDARY SIX-YEAR ROAD PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST FOR NELSON COUNTY The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Board of Supervisors of Nelson County, in accordance with Section 33.2-331…
Special Called Meeting of the Board of Supervisors April 23rd @ 7pm
April 18, 2018
Pursuant to Section 15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, the Special Called Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the Former Board of Supervisors Room of the Courthouse in Lovingston. The purpose of the Special Called…
April Declared Fair Housing Month
April 11, 2018
Fair Housing Month – Board of Supervisors Resolution
April Declared National County Government Month
National County Government Month – Adopted Resolution
April Declared Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month – Board of Supervisors Resolution
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Days
April 9, 2018
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Days are coming for Nelson County Residents. You may take your items to Lynchburg on April 14, 2018 or to Charlottesville on April 27th & 28th, 2018. You MUST present a voucher at the…
Rabies Clinic
March 13, 2018
Lovingston Veterinary Hospital is holding a rabies clinic this Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:00am – 2:00pm. The cost of the vaccine is $10.00. Please bring your previous rabies certificate if you have one in order to receive the 3-year…
Public Notice – Board Of Equalization Hearings
March 7, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR COUNTY OF NELSON Public notice is hereby given pursuant to §58.1-3378 of the Code of VA that the Board of Equalization for Nelson County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose…
Free Weatherization Program Offered by CHP Energy Solutions
February 19, 2018
CHP Weatherization Income Eligibility Guidelines FLYER Reduce your Energy Bills and Save Money! See Flyer for Income Eligibility Guidelines and full details on the program. Program offered through Community Housing Partners 126 S. Bayard Ave. Waynesboro VA 22980 Call the…
Motorists Encouraged To Monitor Weather Forecasts
January 8, 2018
LYNCHBURG – A mixed bag of precipitation is likely across the commonwealth today, including the possibility for snow, freezing rain and rain in the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and VDOT is encouraging motorists to keep…
Christmas Trees Available Beginning Nov. 24th
November 21, 2017
Christmas Trees 2017 Apple Shed 14815 Thomas Nelson Highway, (Route 29) Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-8843 Fresh-cut Frasier trees available beginning December 2017. Open 7 Days a Week/ 10AM to 5PM. Davis Creek Tree Farm 4143 Davis Creek…
Piney River Power Outage – 11/14/17-11/15/17
November 2, 2017
A MESSAGE FROM CENTRAL VA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CVEC has received another notification from AEP, our transmission service provider, of a required 6 hour outage on the transmission line that serves the Piney River Substation. This work is essential to maintain…
Virginia Tax Amnesty Ends on Nov. 14th
Virginia Tax Amnesty ends in 2 weeks Nov. 14 – last chance to pay back taxes with no penalties and 1/2 the interest If you owe back taxes, the clock is ticking to clear up your debt through the state’s…
Learn How to Become a Nelson County Foster Family – Informational Meeting
October 30, 2017
FOSTER CARE MEETING An informational meeting on how to become a Nelson County foster family will be held by Department of Social Services staff on November 8th from 6pm to 7pm at Nelson Memorial Library. This meeting will provide information on…
Community Board and Commission Vacancies
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to represent Nelson County on the JAUNT Board, the Piedmont Workforce Network Council, and MACAA Board. West District KNB Candidate Needed. JAUNT Board – 1 VACANCY 3 year Term ending…
Free Veterans Benefits Legal Clinic Nov. 6th at UVA School of Law
October 24, 2017
Free Veterans Benefits Legal Clinic at UVA School of Law
Nelson County Job Fair Nov. 3rd at the Nelson Center
October 17, 2017
Nelson County Job Fair will be held Friday Nov. 3rd 10AM – 1PM at the Nelson County Community Center. (Nelson Center) at 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949. Job Fair 11-3-17 All are welcome, especially veterans and their spouses. …
FERC Approves Certificate for ACP and Supply Header
October 16, 2017
ACP FERC Certificate Issued October 13, 2017 October 13, 2017 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project The following is a statement by Leslie Hartz, Dominion Energy’s…
Blue Ridge Tunnel Phase 2 Invitation to Bid
October 5, 2017
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS IFB #2017-NCBRTPH23 Blue Ridge (Crozet) Tunnel Rehabilitation & Trail Project – Phase 2 Nelson County, Virginia Sealed Bids in duplicate on the referenced project will be received in the office of the Nelson County Administrator, 84…
JABA Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling 10/15 to 12/7
September 29, 2017
JABA Medicare Open Enrollment This is the ONLY time you can change your Medicare Prescription Plan for 2018 “87% of people are on the wrong Part D plan for them.” -Washington Post Monday-Friday at 674 Hillsdale Dr., Charlottesville or: Nelson Community…
Wills For Seniors Program November 1, 2017
Wills for Seniors Program Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Time: Appointments from 9am to 2:45pm Location: Church of the Incarnation 1465 Incarnation Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901 Eligible participants will receive ◇ Life planning consisting of a simple will, durable power…
Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection October 14, 2017
September 28, 2017
Residents and Property Owners in Nelson County may participate in the Region 2000 Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection on October 14, 2017 at the Region 2000 Services Authority Landfill. Residents can e-mail Rick Schall at rschall@nelsoncounty.org or call him at 263-7098…
County Seeks Sealed Bids For A New Excavator & Quotes For A Used Excavator
September 27, 2017
New Excavator NEW EXCAVATOR IFB PTEXCAVATOR17-01 The County of Nelson is soliciting sealed bids from qualified bidders to provide one (1) new Excavator- model Doosan LCV 140LC-5 with Geith grapple or approved equal for use at the County’s Transfer Station.…
Major Upcoming Bridge Replacement Project – Assistance Needed
September 26, 2017
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE DURING UPCOMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Bridge Maintenance Crew will be coming to your neighborhood soon to replace the deteriorating superstructure of the bridge on Route 714, Drumheller Lane restoring the 14-ton posting…
Nelson Co. Hazardous Waste Disposal – Ivy Materials Utilization Center September 29-30th
August 2, 2017
Nelson County is registered to participate in the Albemarle Hazardous Waste Day September 29-30 at the Ivy collection site. For more information please call Rick Schall at (434) 263-7098 or email rschall@nelsoncounty.org . For hours of operations and directions to…
Ryan School Apartments – Now Accepting Applications
August 1, 2017
Ryan School Apartments, located at 105 Ryan Circle in Shipman, VA , is now accepting applications from qualified applicants. This apartment community offers affordable housing to low-income households based on income and family size. The community also offers rental assistance…
Learn How to Become a Nelson County Foster Family – Informational Meeting
July 26, 2017
An informational meeting on how to become a Nelson County foster family will be held by Department of Social Services staff on August 30th from 6pm to 7pm at Nelson Memorial Library. This meeting will provide information on foster parenting…
Delays Possible During Route 6 Work in Nelson County
July 21, 2017
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Milling and paving will take place on Route 6, Thomas Nelson Highway in Nelson County from Monday, July 24 through Friday, August 4, weather permitting. The work will begin at the Route 6 intersection with Route 29…
BOS Public Hearing Deferred – RVCC Special Use Permit #2017-05
July 7, 2017
The following item has been deferred per the Applicant’s request: 1. Special Use Permit #2017-05 – “Outdoor Entertainment Venue” / Rockfish Valley Community Center Special Use Permit (SUP) application #2017-05 requests approval for an “Outdoor Entertainment Venue” land use. The…
TRAINING – Understanding Mental Illness
July 6, 2017
Thomas Jefferson Area Crisis Intervention Team HEARING VOICES TRAINING A powerful and humbling experiential training exercise on understanding mental illness. You will participate in an audio exercise where you actually hear and experience what people with psychiatric disabilities are challenged…
NOTICE OF OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSING
June 29, 2017
Nelson County courts, departments, and offices will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of Independence Day, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. The Transfer Station…
Notice of Willingness: Thomas Nelson Highway Right Turn Lanes at Rte. 655 Project
June 6, 2017
Route 29 (Thomas Nelson Highway) Nelson County Willingness to Hold Public Hearing Find out about the project to construct a right turn lane and taper on Route 29 South and the extension and widening of the existing right turn lane…
Planning Commission: Public hearing for Rezonings #2017-01 and #2017-02 postponed
May 22, 2017
UPDATE: Rezonings #2017-01 (Curtis Bruguiere) and #2017-02 (Alvin Lenahan) have been moved to the June 28th meeting. More information can be found here: http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/departments/planning-zoning/planning-commission/meeting-agendas-minutes/
FY17-FY18 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
May 16, 2017
PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Budget for 2017/2018 The Nelson County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in the General District Courtroom within the County Courthouse…
US 29 South – Lane Closure Beginning 5/18/17
May 15, 2017
LANE OF US 29 SOUTH NEAR NELSON/ALBEMARLE LINE TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY LYNCHBURG – A section of the right (travel) lane of US 29 South in Nelson County will be closed temporarily and the left (passing) lane narrowed to 11…
Memorial Day Closings
May 3, 2017
County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on, Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.…
**Revised** -Invitation for Bids Issued: Blue Ridge Tunnel Rehabilitation & Trail Project Phases 2 & 3
April 21, 2017
***Correction to Pre-Bid Meeting Date * Friday, May 12, 2017*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS IFB #2017-NCBRTPH23 Blue Ridge (Crozet) Tunnel Rehabilitation & Trail Project – Phase 2 and 3 Nelson County, Virginia Sealed Bids in duplicate on the referenced project…
Pick-Your-Own Strawberries Through May
April 19, 2017
It’s the season for Pick-Your-Own Strawberries – at both Seamans’ Orchard in Roseland (Now Open) and Critzer Family Farm in Afton (Opening in May). Seamans’ Orchard 415 Dark Hollow Rd. Roseland, VA 22967 434-277-8130 www.seamansorchard.com Pick Your Own…
National Park Week to be Celebrated through April 23rd
April 17, 2017
Shenandoah National Park will host several events from Saturday April 15 to April 23 as part of a celebration for National Park Week. Entrance fees will be waived for all national park sites, including Shenandoah National Park on April 15-16…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 12, 2017
2017 CAPM Flyer RESOLUTION R2017-20 NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on involvement among people throughout the community; and WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs…
Public Safety Dispatcher Appreciation Week (April 9th to April 15th)
RESOLUTION R2017-19 NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK April 9-15, 2017 WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at anytime that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police…
Scenic Virginia’s 2017 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest is open!
April 6, 2017
Scenic Virginia’s 2017 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest is open for submissions from April 1 – May 15. Click HERE to visit our 2017 Contest page and to submit your photos. We look forward to seeing the beauty of our Commonwealth through…
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling Day – April 8 at Region 2000 Landfill
April 4, 2017
Collection days for Household Hazardous Waste are held several times each year at the Region 2000 Landfill. The dates, times, directions and acceptable materials are posted on the Region 2000 HHW web page. Participation is free for Nelson residents and…
April 1-7 is Local Government Education Week
March 23, 2017
RESOLUTION R2017-12 NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION WEEK APRIL 1-7, 2017 WHEREAS, since the colonial period, the Commonwealth of Virginia has closely held the institutions of local government; and WHEREAS, local governments throughout the Commonwealth provide valuable…
