Category: Crozet

The heat index may rise to 105 degrees today in Crozet, and the Crozet Pool is closed. Anyone from the Pool want to enlighten Crozetians?

Mint Springs, here we come.
Update 09 June 2008:
This is an email from the Crozet Park Pool committee:

“Dear Patrons of Crozet Park Pool:

The Crozet Park Pool Committee would like to thank you for your patience

and understanding over our pool closure yesterday, June 8, due to pool

maintenance. The pool will re-open today and business will be as usual!

The sand in the pool filters has been changed and, because of this, the

water is getting better/clearer as you read this message.

We would like to a assure you that chemically the water is and has always

been safe and closely monitored, but because of the poor condition of the

sand in our pool filters, we had to shut down the pool for a day so this

work can be completed and, ultimately, everyone can continue to swim

safely.

Again we are sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused and, we

will have an upcoming pool party open to pool pass holders on an evening

soon. Details to follow.

Thank you for your patronage, and understanding.

Crozet Park Pool Committee”

In today’s Daily Progress.

Albemarle County supervisors and planning commissioners mostly agreed Wednesday on a new vision for the hamlet’s downtown, spelling out a concept for new buildings, restaurants and shops. Because the county would rezone downtown ahead of time, the plan would ultimately loosen restrictions and help spur redevelopment, officials say.

Coming July 5th from The Crozet Volunteer Fire Department –

SUMMERFEST SCHEDULE

Poker Run – Registration starts 9am; Last bike out 10:30am

Summerfest opens at 10am (Rides and Games all day)
Musica 11am to 2:30pm then 4pm to 10:30pm

Parade Line up – 2pm, parade starts at 3pm

Family Games Start at 11AM

Firefighter Challenge – Start at 5PM

Car Show 11AM- 2PM

Fireworks 10:30PM

Arts & Crafts (All Day)

Park Closes 11pm

“What are the closest lodging choices for people visiting family/friends in Crozet? We are relatively new here, moving from Charlottesville. I know there’s Charlottesville and Waynesboro but what about any Bed & Breakfasts that are closer? Any suggestions?”

I have had clients stay at Montfair, and they had good things to say about. Anyone else?

“History Minute: Phil James spoke to the work the Civilian Conservation Camp did . The camp was located north of Crozet (behind where the current Piedmont Store is, in White Hall). Named Camp Albemarle, the camp ended with the war, and became a home for prisoners of war. Both as a CCC and as a POW camp, the work of the camp was focused on building/maintaining the fire trails in that area.

Presentations/New Items:

1. Remediation of Acme Visible Records facility . Sarah Huddle and Monty Bennett spoke to the status of the remediation. The reported that the soil, ground and surface waters were tested, and only the area in the main building (where degreasing agents were used) currently have contamination. Within 3-5 years, the remediation should eliminate this contamination. There is no public health concern, according to the testing done. Sarah agreed to provide an update on the remediation every 6 months, and will provide an update (to be distributed via the email list) by 8/30. Portions of the property are currently leased.

2. Historic District for Crozet – The county historic resources and Piedmont Environmental Group reported that Crozet has passed the steps to make it potentially eligible for being declared an historic district. It was emphasized that having an area designated as historic did NOT place any additional regulations on the properties. However, there are tax credits available for individual property owners (dependent/based upon the corresponding rules and regulations). The strategy document from this work is due on June 6. This document will outline how to balance the historic designation with the new building and growth efforts. It should be noted that there is no funding currently to take this eligibility through to the final steps of designation. Lee Catlin indicated that the county will respond back to the CCA/community once the strategies have been defined.

3. Western Park – The master plan for the park will be finished in August. The students of WAHS and local citizens have contributed ideas and suggestions on how to make this new park provide the greatest possible value. In June and July there will be public meetings on the proposals. Ideas included greenways, trails, pond sites, picnic shelters, skateboard parks, etc. However, please note: the funding for the park is not scheduled until 2010. Submit your ideas to Albemarle.org/westernpark.

4. Discussions are underway with Amtrak for daily service from Charlottesville to D.C. (rather than Richmond). There is also discussion on a commuter train from Crozet to Charlottesville. Contact Mac Lafferty for additional information.”

Does anyone know more abut the possible commuter train???

Don’t forget that the Crozet Pool opens next weekend! Find out more here.