Crozet Needs a Bigger Library

Duh.

Here is the report referenced by NBC29 and commissioned by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) board.

I emailed John Halliday, the Executive Director of the JMRL and asked three questions:

1 – Why was the study commissioned?
2 – Can you tell me how much it cost?
3 – What was the purpose of the study? It seems obvious that the library is too small.

His answers:

The study was done as a routine review of library facilities.  JMRL’s Five-Year Plan, 2009-2014 called for a review of library facilities to be completed by June 2010.  The review was completed in June, even though it had a July date.  The cost was $2000.  We called in a consultant because we wanted JMRL’s facilities to be looked at objectively, from an outsider’s perspective.  The review included space needs (size) based on current standards, condition of physical plant including furnishings and mechanical systems, and security needs.

More on the history of the Crozet Library’s need and plans to build at Charlottesville Tomorrow’s cvillepedia.

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Two Notes from Crozet Readers

Two emails from the RealCrozetVA inbox this week:

It’s nearly Christmas:

I planted a live tree Christmas tree about 10 years ago. It is now taller than my house and quite gorgeous. I would love to give it to Crozet for the Christmas Tree in the Square. Who do I contact for this??

Cat Killings in Crozet?

There have been several cats found dead in the Wayland’s Grant/Jarmans Gap area. There is speculation about coyotes or other wildlife doing the killing. Have you heard anything about this? It is concerning as a parent with small children who like to play outside. (We keep our cat indoors and will continue to do so!)

Crozet Master Plan Work Session – 1 September 2010

The Board of Supervisors will hold a Work Session on the Crozet Master Plan Update at their September 1, 2010 meeting. The Master Plan Update has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The Board will receive public comment at this meeting. A public hearing on the Plan will be held at a later date.