{"id":2558,"date":"2023-03-04T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cprv.net\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2023-03-11T14:27:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T14:27:14","slug":"presidents-corner-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cprv.net\/presidents-corner-march-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"President’s Corner: March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Laura Burns President's Circle: March 2023<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In an effort to show our community what the Civic League does, here is what I have been up to the past few months on behalf of our residents:<\/span><\/p>

  1. Asphalt Art:<\/strong> Colonial Place resident Melissa Seek presented her proposal regarding installing asphalt art in Colonial Place and Riverview at our February meeting and it was approved by the Civic League! Please see the article regarding this project for additional information. We are so excited to beautify our neighborhood and bring our community together!<\/span><\/li>
  2. Columbus and LaValette:<\/strong> The city has installed a 4-way stop sign<\/a> at this intersection after the civic league voted in favor of this.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Membership Committee Chair:<\/strong> Harris Laughrey has been serving as our Membership Committee Chair and has been of great value to the Civic League. Unfortunately, the Navy has called upon him for bigger and better things, so he is leaving Norfolk. I am pleased to announce that Jay Jenkins, Colonial Place resident, will take over for Harris. Thanks, Jay!<\/span><\/li>
  4. Sinkhole on the 600 Block of Delaware Ave:<\/strong> A sinkhole developed on the 600 block of Delaware Ave due to a collapsed pipe. Residents reported it via Norfolk Cares, but it continued to get worse. I contacted the Director of Public Works, who worked with the Department of Public Utilities to remedy the problem and ensure our community\u2019s safety.<\/span><\/li>
  5. Riverview Commercial Corridor Pilot Program:<\/strong> Riverview Village has been identified by the Department of Economic Development as one of two areas they are piloting a commercial corridor program. Funding will be provided for fa\u00e7ade updates and placemaking. Pooya Mohit (VP) and I attended a meeting with the consulting group Anderson + Bohlander, the city hired to help drive this effort. Along with a few Riverview Village stakeholders, we helped the consultants understand what makes Riverview Village special, its history, and what improvements we would like to see in the area. The city will start accepting applications from business owners soon! More information here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>
  6. Councilwoman Courtney Doyle:<\/strong> Our Councilwoman Courtney Doyle spoke at our last civic league meeting. She told us about some updates in our area, and residents could ask questions. Courtney was asked what recourse residents have when they submit a request to Norfolk Cares with seemingly no response. Courtney asked that we email<\/a> her those correspondences so she can follow up and resolve them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  7. LeGrand Kitchen:<\/strong> LeGrand Kitchen<\/a> is moving from Colley Ave to Riverview! The restaurant plans to occupy the space where Crackers currently resides.<\/span><\/li>
  8. Advertising<\/strong>: With the launch of our new website and e-newsletter, Media Chair, Shannon Bowman has put together a media kit for folks interested in advertising with the civic league. If you or someone you know would like to advertise with us, please email<\/a> her\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    The Civic League is here to serve the community. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me (president@cprv.net<\/a>, 804-690-5047<\/a>) and anyone from the Board (contact information is on the back of the newsletter).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tJanuary 2026 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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    This month\u2019s CPRV newsletter kicks off in January 2026 with reflections on recent neighborhood wins, a look ahead to upcoming projects and events, highlights from community gatherings, updates on the Mayflower shoreline path, and features celebrating the people, pets, and shared efforts shaping our neighborhood\u2019s next chapter together.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCPRV Happy Hour Hangout @ FR8 House Coffee Co on 1\/17 from 130pm-330pm\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Join us for another amazing community Happy Hour Hangout, this time at Fellini’s (3910 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508).<\/p>\n

    We can’t wait to see you there, and we love being your neighbor.<\/p>\n

    THIS IS A 21* EVENT, AND EACH PARTICIPANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TAB.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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    This month\u2019s CPRV newsletter recaps November\u2019s community highlights, celebrates new board leadership, spotlights the 2026 Pets of CPRV Calendar, and shares updates on the Mayflower shoreline path, upcoming events, holiday gatherings, contests, and more\u2014all the ways our neighborhood continues to grow, connect, and thrive.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Preorder Your 2026 Pets of CPRV Calendar Today!\u00a0Each $20 preorder includes an 11×17 spiral-bound calendar and covers 2026 civic league dues for one CPRV resident. Every single pet made the cover \ud83e\udd29 \u2014 and each one is featured again inside! Get to know the beloved dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, and lizards of CPRV, and maybe even spark a few new conversations with the neighbors who walk, cuddle, and care for them.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Join us for another amazing community Happy Hour Hangout, this time at Fellini’s (3910 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508).<\/p>\n

    We can’t wait to see you there, and we love being your neighbor.<\/p>\n

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    \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tNovember 2025 CPRV Civic League Meeting Recap\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Our November Civic League meeting brought together more than 30 neighbors at Kingdom Embassy Ministries for an evening of community updates, celebration, and connection. From welcoming new attendees and electing Riverview\u2019s new representative, Terry Reading, to hearing from Brian N. Friedman on the future of Lambert\u2019s Point Park, the night was filled with great energy and momentum. Residents also heard updates on neighborhood safety, upcoming social events, and exciting initiatives like the Pets of CPRV 2026 Calendar and Elizabeth River Project Shoreline Planting. As the holidays approach, CPRV continues to grow in both spirit and participation\u2014thank you to everyone who helps make this neighborhood thrive!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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