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June 13, 2023 Nelson County Broadband Authority Agenda and Packet

June 9, 2023

June 13, 2023 NCBA Packet AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY JUNE 13, 2023 THE MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM OF THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA I. Call to Order II. Public Comments III. Consent Agenda

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Weather Alert: Special Weather Statement – POOR AIR QUALITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC THROUGH FRIDAY DUE TO CANADIAN WILDFIRES

June 8, 2023

Action Recommended Avoid the subject event as per the instructions Issued By Baltimore/Washington – MD, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Nelson County Description POOR AIR QUALITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC THROUGH FRIDAY DUE TO CANADIAN WILDFIRES Due to Canadian wildfires,

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June 8th – SERCAP Broadband Survey in Scottsville, VA

June 6, 2023

sercapbroadband2023 SERCAP Wants YOUR Opinion on Broadband Access and Digital Opportunity! Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Scottsville Library Address: 330 Bird Street, Scottsville, VA 24590 For more information: Call SERCAP at 540-345-1184 ext. 125

Trail Closure Alert – Wednesday, June 7th

The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail will have a partial closure on Wednesday, June 7th from the Rose Mill Trailhead through the Trail’s End. Significant work is being conducted on an adjacent property in this section of the trail. Out

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Trail Closure Alert – Monday, June 5, 2023

June 1, 2023

The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail will have a partial closure on Monday, June 5th from the Rose Mill Trailhead through the Trail’s End. Significant work is being conducted on an adjacent property in this section of the trail. Out

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Notice of Public Hearing – Ordinance O2023-03 Amendments to Appendix B Subdivisions

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA APPENDIX B SUBDIVISIONS In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as

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Notice of Public Hearing – Ordinance O2023-02 Amendments to Appendix A Zoning

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA APPENDIX A ZONING, ARTICLE 4, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT A-1 AND ARTICLE 5, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1 In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2,

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Notice of Public Hearings – June 13, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS   In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and

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May 24, 2023 Continued BOS Meeting Agenda and Packet

May 23, 2023

May 24, 2023 BOS Packet AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 24, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 3 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 I. CALL TO

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Nelson County Community Fund Accepting Applications for Grants

May 22, 2023

The Nelson County Community Fund is now accepting applications for the second grant for 2023. Deadline for grant submissions is June 30, 2023 for a July/August decision. For information on grant eligibility and to apply for a NCCF grant, visit

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Notice of Holiday Closing – Memorial Day

County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing  Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on, Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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May 17, 2023 Joint Work Session Board of Supervisors & Planning Commission Packet

May 17, 2023

Comp Plan Joint Worksession Packet 5-17-23 AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 2023 THE JOINT WORK SESSION CONVENES AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARDROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON I. SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS UPDATE

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Democratic Party Primary – June 20, 2023

May 10, 2023

Member Senate of Virginia – 11th District Member House of Delegates – 55th District Sample ballots are available online An ID is required to vote at the polls. Please verify your voter registration, polling place and valid ID before Election

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May 9, 2023 Board Of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

May 5, 2023

May 9, 2023 BOS Packet AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 9, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence B.

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Public Notice – Board Vacancies

PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following Committees/Boards: NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2 terms expiring 6/30/23 Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board

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Cluster Housing Development Planning Commission Worksession May 16th

May 4, 2023

Planning Commission May 24th

Agenda May 24, 2023 Packet May 24, 2023   LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and

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2023 Real Estate Bills Error Notice

May 2, 2023

Due to a glitch in the printing vendor’s programming, 2023 Real Estate tax bills that are normally paid by lenders, were inadvertently mailed out to taxpayers.  If you received your 2023 Real Estate tax bill and it is typically paid

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Public Hearing On Proposed Budget For FY2023/2024 – May 9, 2023

April 27, 2023

FY24 Public Hearing Notice for Budget PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Budget for 2023/2024 As authorized via Board of Supervisor’s Resolution R2023-20, adopted on April 11, 2023, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget

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Notice of Public Hearing – Transient Occupancy Tax

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §58.1-3007, §58.1-3819, §15.2-1427, and §15.2-107, the Nelson

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Public Hearing Notice 2024-2029 Secondary Six-Year Road Plan and Construction Priority List

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & VDOT 2024-2029 SECONDARY SIX-YEAR ROAD PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST FOR NELSON COUNTY The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Board of Supervisors of Nelson County, in accordance with Sections

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Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting April 20, 2023 Joint Meeting with School Board at 6PM

April 19, 2023

Agenda for BOS & SB Meeting AGENDA COUNTY OF NELSON JOINT MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND SCHOOL BOARD April 20, 2023 NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM AT 6:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. BOARDS’ DISCUSSION A.

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Planning Commission April 26th 2023

April 17, 2023

Agenda_April 26, 2023 Packet_April 26, 2023   LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning

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April 18, 2023 Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

April 14, 2023

  AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 18, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 1 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 Budget Work Session Packet – April 18,

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April 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

April 7, 2023

April 11, 2023 BOS Packet CA Report for April 11, 2023 Proposed Amendment to Code of Nelson County Chapter 3 Animals 4-11-23 AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 11, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE

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Board Vacancies on Agricultural & Forestal District Committee

April 6, 2023

AFD Advisory Committee 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following Committees/Boards: Ag & Forestal District Committee – 7 Terms Expiring If you are interested

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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail Reopening Thursday, April 6th

April 5, 2023

The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, April 6th.  We thank you for your patience this week as much needed work was performed along the trail and inside the tunnel.  The projects completed will make for a safer

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April 4, 2023 Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

April 3, 2023

  AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 4, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 3 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 I. CALL TO ORDER II. FY24 BUDGET

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April 3, 2023 Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

March 31, 2023

  AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 3, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 3 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 I. CALL TO ORDER II. FY24 BUDGET

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March 31, 2023 Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

March 30, 2023

March 31, 2023 BOS Budget Packet AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 31, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 10 A.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 I. CALL

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Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Amendment to Chapter 3, Animals

Draft Revision Chapter 3 ANIMALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDMENT AND REENACTMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA CHAPTER 3, ANIMALS In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns,

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March 28, 2023 Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

March 24, 2023

March 28, 2023 BOS Budget Packet AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 28, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 2 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM, NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949 I. CALL

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Public Notice – Board Vacancy on EDA

PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD VACANCIES The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking a citizen to serve on the following Committee/Board: NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – unexpired term ending 6/30/25 For more information, please contact

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Building Inspections Office Closed on March 27, 2023

March 22, 2023

The Building Inspections office will be closed on Monday, March 27, 2023 for staff training and will re-open for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Nelson DSS Closure

The Nelson County Department of Social Services will be closed on Wednesday, March 22, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. If during this time, you need to make a child protective or adult protective service complaint, please call 434-989-8471.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail Closure Notice Beginning April 3, 2023

March 15, 2023

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail Closure Notice  The Eastern and Western portions of the Blue Ridge Tunnel trail will be CLOSED  for maintenance beginning April 3rd.  This closure is anticipated to be for 3 days through April 5th but could potentially

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Rte. 151 Corridor Study Public Input Meeting – April 18, 2023

      HELP IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION ALONG THE ROUTE 151 CORRIDOR Rte. 151 Public Input Meeting Flyer 2023 Survey: https://metroquestsurvey.com/vz37 Study Limits: Rte. 151 from Afton Mountain Road to 2.3 mi south of Beech Grove Road What: Rte. 151 Corridor

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Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law is in effect from February 15 through April 30

March 14, 2023

4 PM Burning Law 4PM-Burning-Law-in-Brief-Sign Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law is in effect from February 15 through April 30 each year. It is important to note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning than the

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Order call for a June Democratic Primary

March 10, 2023

June 2023 Order with lists

March 15, 2023 Joint Work Session Board of Supervisors & Planning Commission

Joint Work session 03-15-23 PACKET AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2023 THE JOINT WORK SESSION CONVENES AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARDROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON I. SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS UPDATE II.

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March 14, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

March 14, 2023 BOS Packet Nelson-2022 Audit County Administrator’s Report for March 14, 2023 AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 14, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON

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VDOT – Route 151 Study – 1st Survey Now LIVE

Take the Route 151 Corridor MetroQuest Survey through April 10th here: https://metroquestsurvey.com/vz37 Study Background and Scope https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/lynchburg/route_151.asp The Route 151 Corridor Study evaluated the operations and safety of approximately 14 miles of the Route 151 corridor in Nelson County.  The study area

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Planning Commission March 22nd

March 9, 2023

  LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to

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Piedmont Habitat for Humanity – Application Cycle

March 8, 2023

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OWNING A SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE THREE BEDROOM HOME IN NELSON COUNTY? Applications to become a Habitat homeowner in Nelson County will be accepted from March 20th – April 28th, 2023. Applications can be requested in a

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Board of Zoning Appeals March 7, 2023 Packet

March 6, 2023

BZA PACKET 3-7-23 Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda March 7, 2023 7:00 P.M. General District Courtroom 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes a. October 5, 2021 III. Officer Elections a. Chair

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March 7, 2023 Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

March 3, 2023

Call for Special Meeting AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 7, 2023 THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CONVENES AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON I. CALL TO ORDER II. MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION

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Nelson County Community Development Foundation and Virginia Housing HCVP Waitlist to Open on March 15, 2023

March 2, 2023

Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List to Open Online applications will be accepted for Nelson County Community Development Foundation that serves the following areas: Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nelson, and Prince Edwards counties. To get on the waiting list for a

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March 7, 2023 Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting

February 28, 2023

February 28, 2023 Candice W. McGarry Clerk, Nelson County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 336 Lovingston, VA 22949 Dear Ms. McGarry, Pursuant to §15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, this letter is to request a Special Called Meeting of the

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Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail – Trail Closure Notice

February 23, 2023

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Trail Closure Notice VBRRT will be closed beginning Monday 2/27/23 for trail maintenance and bridge repairs. Initial trail maintenance portion will be from Piney River to Rose Mill.  Once completed, that portion of the trail

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Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs Needed

February 22, 2023

March Membership Drive For more information, call 434-263-3333

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