Greene County News & Events | |
Administration
From the Administrator's Desk
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While I appreciate winter, I always look forward to more daylight and the vibrant energy that makes our community “Greene.” Spring is the perfect time to visit our local park and the “Greene” spaces that foster community connections. From farmer’s markets, to family friendly activities like the upcoming Black Bear Festival, we have fun opportunities to come together and enjoy spring. Our community thrives when we embrace our connections and shared gratitude for all Greene County has to offer! | |
BOS Budget Town Halls Scheduled | |
Mobile DMV Coming to Greene | |
The Mobile Department of Motor Vehicles office will be at the County Administration Building on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. It will be closed for lunch from noon to 1 pm. See information below about what is available at this helpful location. DMV will be set up in the County Meeting Room at 40 Celt Road in Stanardsville. There is no testing at mobile hours. | |
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The Greene County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals interested in improving the quality of life in Greene County to participate as a member of a county board, commission, or committee. Vacancies are advertised at various times throughout the year, and opportunities are available now to serve on various citizen member organizations.
Current Opportunities
- Economic Development Authority
- Board of Equalization
- Community Criminal Justice Board
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate
The Board of Supervisors invites citizens interested in making a difference through public service to submit an appointment profile which can be printed by clicking this link. Completed forms should be submitted to the County Administrator’s Office via email at [email protected] or dropped off at the County Administration Building at 40 Celt Road, Stanardsville. Open until filled. Call (434) 985-5201 with any questions.
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Water & Sewer
Department updates BOS
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Greene County Board of Supervisors heard updates at the January 23, 2024, meeting regarding the billing and operations of the new department. Greene County took over water and sewer from the previous service authority on June 23, 2023. There were two presentations at that meeting. The first presentation highlighted the issues faced during initial meter reading and billing. The second presentation focused on the the future of the department and a road map on how to get to a 30-day billing cycle.
Additionally, the department has fielded numerous questions regarding how to read the statements and bills. To assist in that, the department put together a document on its website about how to read them using actual billing examples. Important information will continue to be placed on the department website at https://greenecountyva.gov/government/depts/water-sewer.
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Public Safety
Be Ready GCVA
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Greene County is transitioning to CivicReady from CodeRed for emergency alerts in mid-February. CivicReady is a free opt-in communications service that allows users to customize their notification preferences and will allow non-emergency information to be sent to those who subscribe based on their choices.
Users will be able to choose their preferred language to receive alerts and the type of messages they prefer. The new system will allow Greene County to reach residents, visitors, businesses, and employees regardless of location within the county and provide actionable information. The ability to notify residents in an emergency is only as good as the database of numbers. Due to Federal laws, each resident MUST opt-in for alerts of any kind. It’s especially important that residents include cell phones as a means for communication to receive alerts no matter where you are within the community. Additionally, many people only have cell phones for communication, therefore linking it to your home address is vitally important in case of address-specific emergency alerts. Businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts as well.
“We are proud to be partnering with CivicReady,” said Director of Emergency Services Melissa Meador. “The system will certainly enhance public safety efforts within Greene County by conveying important information to our citizens in the event of an impending or occurring emergency. We highly encourage everyone to sign up.”
Users can subscribe to receive non-emergency information from: Emergency Services; Greene County Government; Parks & Recreation; Registrar; Sheriff’s Office; Treasurer; and Water & Sewer. Additional non-emergency groups may be added in the future if the need arises.
This new system is part of an entire overhaul of the Greene County website to improve transparency and communications with the public. Once the website is fully updated, emergency alerts will feature on the front page of the site. Sign up online at https://shorturl.at/bmrTW. To receive ONLY emergency text messages to your phone text “GCVA” to 38276.
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Greene EMS participates in Fill the Bucket | |
Dyke Volunteer Fire Department events | |
Ruckersville Fire Easter Egg Hunt | |
State Tornado Drill Date Rescheduled | |
Community Development
Government Citizen Academy begins
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Greene County, in conjunction with the Ruckersville Advisory Committee, held its first Citizen Academy in February that included an introduction to county government in Virginia. You can download the presentation and view the video here. The next academy will be held April 11. The full remaining schedule is below.
- Planning and Zoning (staff included): April 11
- Economic Development: June 13
- Parks and Recreation: August 8
- Schools: October 10
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Community Development January Update | |
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Preliminary and final site and subdivision plans can be viewed online at https://www.greenecountyva.gov/government/depts/planning-zoning/site-subdivision-plan-submittals.
The following submittals have been received for review:
- Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Lot
- Sojourners Glamping
- Seminole Trailer Park
- Jack's Landscaping
- Greene County Tech Center
- Blue Ridge Healing
- Creekside I Amenities
- Clayton Homes Site Plan Amendment
- The Arbors
Upcoming/Preapplications:
Beard Mountain Vineyard: assisting property owner on agricultural uses and special use permit for an event space.
Upcoming Public Hearing Applications:
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Merit Greene requested a special use permit for an electronic message center on TMP 66-A-48, as permitted by Article 14-2-8.
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Mae Shifflett/Quattlebaum Development Company requests a rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-3 (Business Highway and High Intensity). The parcel is identified as TMP 60C-(A)-6 and is approximately 2.41 acres. The Greene County Future Land Use Map designates this parcel as "Mixed Use Village Center." (RZ#24-001)
VDOT Route 609/29 Safety Improvement Work
VDOT has begun initial surveying for the Virginia Route 609 and U.S. Route 29 Safety Improvement, and the actual land distribution should begin in the spring of 2024. If you want to refamiliarize yourself with the project, please follow the link below.
https://www.greenecountyva.gov/news/958-vdot-route-609-fredericksburg-road-and-route-29-seminole-trail-safety-proposal
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Treasurer
Stephanie Deal Steps Down
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Voter Registration
Presidential Primary & Early Voting
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The Presidential Primary will be held on March 5, 2024. As a reminder, this will be a Dual Primary, so a voter will need to indicate the ballot style he/she would like to vote: Either the Democratic Presidential Primary Ballot OR the Republican Presidential Primary Ballot.
Sample Democratic ballot
Sample Republic ballot
Election Day is March 5, 2024. A voter should report to his/her voting Precinct on Election Day as the Registrar's Annex is not available for voting on Election Day. Contact the Registrar's Office to confirm that your voter registration information is correct or to verify the location of your Election Day voting Precinct at (434) 985-5213.
There are two Special Elections to be held on November 5, 2024: Stanardsville Board of Supervisors (term trhough December 31, 2025) and Treasurer (term through December 31, 2027). All paperwork required to have one's name placed on the ballot is due by Friday, August 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. Those interested in running for either position can pick up a packet at the Registrar's office, 32 Stanard Street, Stanardsville.
The next election in Greene County will occur on June 18, 2024, for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative. Most likely, this will be another Dual Primary. Early Voting for this election will begin on May 3, 2024.
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Economic Development & Tourism
Learn about funding sources
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Earth Day celebration & contest | |
Virginia Black Bear Festival June 1 | |
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On the first Saturday in June, National Black Bear Day recognizes the most commonly found bear in North America... and our personal favorite animal in Virginia! We're celebrating in Downtown Stanardsville from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Greene Commons.
Get ready for a full day of entertainment, activities, food, educational events, and fun. We're talking about:
- nature and wildlife adventure organizations
- outdoor sports & adventure activities
- beard contest & porridge eating competition
- live music, drum circle, face painting, professional storytelling
- food trucks & bear-themed food
...and so much more!
The best part -- admission is free for the whole family. It will be held rain or shine.
Follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/virginiablackbearfestival
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Parks & Recreation
GCPR Upcoming Events
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Join us for a guided hike at the Entry Run Trailhead, located just outside the Shenandoah National Park in Stanardsville. This hike is a 2.5-mile loop, which will start at the John’s Rest Trail and circle back on the Entry Run Trail. This trail is rated as a black diamond hike and is physically demanding. .75 of this hike features an uphill grade, with an elevation change of over 700 feet. Participants should be able-bodied – if not outdoor enthusiasts. The hike will be physically challenging. Plenty of rest stops/breaks will be built in. $7/per participant.
Visit www.playgreene.com to register today!
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Please come join us for The Blue Ridge Flower & Garden Festival on May 19, 2024, from
1 to 4 p.m. This festive event will be held at the beautiful Greene County Community Park; 512 Jeri Allen Way, Ruckersville, VA 22968.
Vendors will be showcasing plants, outdoor living, gardening products, and services.
We encourage you to come out and join us to help promote the beautification of the community and encourage environmental stewardship here in Greene County.
Interested in being a vendor? Visit https://shorturl.at/gjwxP or contact Sean at 434-422-6059; or [email protected] for more information!
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Virginia's 7th District
In-Person Office Hours
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Region Ten Greene Counseling Center | |
Click for more information about Region Ten's Greene Counseling Center. | |
Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District
Tree sale, newsletter, soil testing and more!
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Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, which includes Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties, is hosting a Conservation Programs Workshop on March 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Madison Fire Hall in Madison.
The program is targeted to owners and operators of agricultural and forested land in those counties wishing to better understand what the programs have to offer. The workshop will feature presentations by Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Virginia State University Small Farm Program, Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Piedmont Environmental Council, Virginia Working Landscapes, and more. There will also be a panel of producers and landowners who have participated in our programs discussing their goals and experiences.
There will be ample time for networking with presenters, visiting the information table, and discussing what's next and how to use which program to meet your farm needs.
For more information, call (540) 825-8591 or email [email protected]. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required and cost is $15 per person.
Additional happenings at CSWCD:
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Tree Sale Update: The 9th Annual CSWCD Tree Seedling Sale is back! Species are American elderberry, American chestnut hybrid, Eastern redbud, Red-osier dogwood, Shortleaf pine, Chestnut oak and Silver maple. Live stakes species will be Silky dogwood and Buttonbush. Pick up is in March. The order form is here.
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Free lawn soil testing is still available! Email Stephanie DeNicola at [email protected] for more information.
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Classroom programs are available: I am an approved speaker and have SOL-correlated programming including the watershed model, planting green beans in toilet paper rolls and more! Email me to get on the schedule!
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The latest newsletter is here.
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Scholarships for Outdoor Camps | |
Have kids in middle school or high school? Summer camp is expensive – let us send your kids to camp! Students ages 13-16 are eligible for Camp Woods & Wildlife at Appomattox State Forest/4-H Center and students in grades 9-12 are eligible for Youth Conservation Camp at Virginia Tech. We offer 2 scholarships to each camp! | |
Red, White, Blue 'n Greene
Support July 4th in Greene
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We need your support to keep the the Red, White, Blue 'n Greene going! Come enjoy a great game with good friends and amazing food all for a good cause! Not a golfer? That's OK. Donate online today at: www.RWBnG.org/Donate-Now | |
Greene Care Clinic
Sign up for Mobile Mammography
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The next Mobile Mammography event scheduled for the County of Greene! UVA Health will have their mobile unit at the County Building parking lot on Thursday, May 16. Women with insurance can call (434) 297-5202 to schedule an appointment. If you are uninsured, please reach out to the Greene Care Clinic at (434) 985-7000 and we will help determine if you are eligible for a FREE screening mammogram through the Every Woman's Life program. Getting screened in Greene is easy and convenient, and saves lives! | |
March government meetings | | |
County of Greene, Virginia | |
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