Lt. Stephen McQuail is the new officer overseeing Sector 312 and has released the report for the month of August. He comes to us with 15 years of service with RPD and most recently was assigned to the Police Academy as the Recruit Training Sergeant. Contact information for Lt. Stephen McQuail is Stephen.McQuail@richmondgov.com or 646-1944. [...]
The best festival in Richmond kicks off on October 8 and wraps up on the 10th with more music than you can shake a neyanban at. This festival doesn’t just happen, lots of people are working year round to make it possible but did you know it takes around 1,200 volunteers to pull it off? [...]
Word on the street and by street I mean Twitter and email is that later today the city will announce voluntary water restrictions going into effect. (Update: Press Release on Restrictions) You may ask yourself, “Self what exactly does that mean?” Fear not for H&H has the handy FAQs on Voluntary Water Conservation pdf. I’ve [...]
The Mayor’s Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Commission will hold a public forum on Monday, September 20 at The Carillon at Byrd Park, 600 S Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23219 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The presentations will start at 6:30 pm. Overview of Commission Goals and Recommend Projects [via RideRichmond.net] In related news it is Virginia [...]
We ran the call for volunteers yesterday and now we are pointing you in the direction of a cool project at the Pump House. Volunteers will help restore a section of the James River Canal and help return the ballroom in the old Pump House to its glory days as a venue for social events. [...]
House Lust, a real estate column on Richmond.com has a post up about finding a good neighborhood for kids. House Hunter lists 9 and among them is Westover Hills. Westover Hills Area 60 Pros: Beautiful homes built during the 20′s and 40′s on large lots. Sidewalks, restaurants, O’Toole’s, great neighborhood vibe. Huge trails and playground [...]
Project Captains and Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Hands On Day on October 16, 2010. On this one monumental day, you’ll join hundreds of other volunteers by lending your HANDS ON support to improve Greater Richmond. Friends, neighbors, and families will transform our community by volunteering at over 40 nonprofits, schools, and city [...]
There is a new blog on the scene, written by Phil Riggan of Richmond on the James fame that covers the James River. Phil’s newest endeavor the James River News Hub has a singular focus. James River News is a new website hub for all of the organizations that work, maintain and play at the [...]
This past Sunday RTD had a front page article on the plan to privatize liquor sales in the commonwealth. The Cliff Notes© version of the article is don’t expect any of our local store owners to be carrying any booze anytime soon. In order to get a license for liquor a business owner needs to [...]
From Westover Hills Straywatch; We’re happy to report that “Swizzle” the cat has been found, safe and sound. Thank you to all who responded with leads and tips. If your pet goes missing, there are several things you can and should do immediately: Go out looking for your pets: talk to people whom you see [...]
Leeanne Meadows Ladin, H&H resident (pictured above) co-authored with Kate Chenery Tweedy the book “Secretariat’s Meadow – The Land, The Family, The Legend”. Tweedy’s mother Penny Chenery owned Secretariat. As I am sure a good number of you know Secretariat a Triple Crown champion was born and raised in Doswell just up the road. Leeanne [...]
Romp N Roll is offering a classes at the Westover Hills United Methodist Church. Classes are starting this Wednesday 9/15 and are at 4:15, 5:15 & 6:15. You can register online or contact Roger Reynolds at (540) 220-4922 or Rompyrog@gmail.com. Flyer with cost & class details.
There was a discussion Wednesday night at the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association about crosswalk safety at two of the crosswalks on Forest Hill Avenue. Attached below is a section of the Code of Virginia relating to pedestrian right of way. As you will note, it is not a simple black or white situation. Drivers must [...]
David Hathcock gave me the heads up on the following. Contractors will be working on the Harvey Bridge doing repairs for the next several days. The guardrail will be replaced, there will be some spot welding done, and ultimately the decking will be replaced. Most or all the repairs will be completed before September 19th. [...]
Change is in the wind. Blanchard’s will no longer be managing the coffee shop at 5047 Forest Hill Avenue. Kelly of Chocolates by Kelly is working with Ben Spencer and Don Costello to take over the space and will be running the show after 9/11. Blanchard’s coffee will remain but changes will include expanded hours, [...]
We are down to our last two Music in the Park sessions. This weekend, Sunday 9/12, the Gypsy Roots bring their brand of Gypsy Jazz to the park. Gypsy Jazz is an idiom pioneered in the 1930s by guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Django was foremost among a group of guitarists working in and around Paris [...]
Received this email tonight from a Westover Hill resident at 10:48. I pulled onto Caledonia off of WH Blvd and saw a blue pick-up truck slowly coming out of the alley onto Caledonia. Instead of turning on Caledonia, they went across the street into the alley btw Caledonia and new Kent. I edged my car [...]
Once again from the daily police report. Call 911 if you see suspicious behavior. The Richmond Police Non-Emergency Number is (804)646-5100. 3rd Precinct -BURGLARY 9/3/10 — 9/7/10, 8:13 p.m. – 12:01 a.m. 1209 W. 29th St . An unknown person(s) broke into the shed and stole power tools. 3rd Precinct – BURGLARY 9/4/10 — 9/7/10, [...]
WHNA meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Westover Hills United Methodist Church. Any Westover Hills resident is welcome at the regular monthly WHNA board meeting.
At the end of the school day yesterday, the nurse at Southampton Elementary found a lovely beagle or beagle mix male ~7-8 maybe, wandering the halls at the school. In any case, she brought him home until they could find the owner. He’s exceptionally sweet, house trained, and gets along great with our dog, so [...]
The list below is from the daily police report. Make sure and lock up your shed and secure items. 3rd Precinct – BURGLARY 9/3/10 – 9/4/10, 11:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m. 4208 Hillcrest Drive A miter saw was stolen from a shed. 3rd Precinct – BURGLARY 9/3/10 – 9/4/10, 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. 5111 [...]
We saved this week’s Farmer’s Market treats for our last possible holiday weekend hurrah, Labor Day dinner. After a few days of grill favorites, we wanted to turn to another staple – pizza. Fortunately, our market supplies us with wonderful products outside of the produce stand. We picked up prebaked pizza dough from the Countryside [...]
Keep an eye out for all the kids heading back to school. Today is the first day back for 99% of Richmond Public Schools. To all the parents, kids and teachers heading back or that have been in school already, have a great year.
