Category: Charlottesville
raining on the parade
where is the light switch?

communities to compete to win a $5 million grand prize by saving energy.
The Council meets tomorrow afternoon for a budget work session.
While operating 6016 streetlights, the City doesn’t appear to have an IES certified individual (Illuminating Engineering Society) on staff.
Who is in charge of the lighting? Who directs spending in this arena to make sure we get best lighting for dollars spent?
Who knows how many dollars are spent on lighting?
There are forms available to request the addition of streetlights, drop lens, highway-style fixtures, but
no one knows where the light switch is, where the form is to request the removal of lighting.
We submitted a dark-skies petition in 2000 trying to reclaim the night..
Someday…
(read Janis Jaquith’s essay “Turn Off The Lights”)
Charlottesville Marathon
presser

Based on the information known to investigators at this time, we find no substantive basis of fact to conclude that an incident occurred that is consistent with the facts as described in the November 19, 2014, Rolling Stone Magazine article.
The department’s investigation cannot rule out that something may have happened to “Jackie” somewhere and at some time on the evening of September 28, 2012. Yet, without additional evidence we are simply unable to reach a definitive conclusion.
This investigation remains open, yet suspended in the event additional evidence should come to light.–CPD (full statement is available)
Mall Hugger
Trust. I’ll trust you. Will you trust me? Doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, why you’re here. Bring your heart-SHARE A HUG!
“In a time with so much division and fear, maybe the most revolutionary and helpful thing we can do is give each other a hug.”–The sign says
Pond

state, national, there is a money at play. But in the little pond, it’s about vision, quality of life,
having principals and living by them, wanting to make your home better.
Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story.
Mike Signer

Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story.
Wes Bellamy

Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story.
Lena Seville

Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story.
Dede Smith

Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story.
Kathy Galvin
Lowes Hell
Tale of two cities
