All Things Vinton May 2023 updates

All Things Vinton

May 2023 edition

The All things Vinton e-newsletter is the official monthly e-newsletter of the Town of Vinton, VA that highlights local business, government, and community updates. For additional information about the Town of Vinton, visit our website.

Business & Community Updates

The Town Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint!

Pollard 107 South Welcomes You to Vinton

Pollard 107 South gets closer to their grand opening by revealing a new 'Welcome to Vinton' mural on the Gus Nicks Blvd. side of their building. Visitors using this main gateway into town are now welcomed with a friendly message from the new business. Pollard 107 South plans to open early this summer.

Vinton Vet Adds New Mural

Local artist and William Byrd graduate, Jon Murrill, worked with current William Byrd High School students to paint a new mural at the Vinton Veterinary Specialty Service Center. Vinton Veterinary Hospital recently celebrated the expansion of their Specialty Services Center beside their existing location on E. Washington Avenue.

Conceptual rendering of the new building

Cleveland Mart Redevelopment Project

The former Cleveland Mart space at 528 E. Cleveland Ave. is being redeveloped into a mixed-use building with 6-7 residential units and approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of office/retail space. The Town of Vinton and local developers held a community meeting this week to explain the project to surrounding property owners. Construction will begin in the coming months and will take approximately one year to complete.

Arbor Day at Herman L. Horn

Herman L. Horn Elementary celebrated Arbor Day last week with some fun and earth-friendly events. The day included a fashion show featuring creative costumes students made from recycled materials, a tree planting at the school, and even a visit from Smokey Bear! Watch the recap video from RVTV HERE

Infrastructure Improvements

The E. Cleveland Water Line Replacement Project continues and is expected to be completed in late spring. Roads will be repaved once completed - Learn More Here
Walnut Avenue Phase 1 improvements from 5th St. to Roanoke City limit have resumed
Walnut Avenue Phase 2 will begin next month
Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2b will begin construction next month

Events Happening in Vinton

Lion's Club/Valley Metro Bus Shelter Dedication (May 17, 11 AM, Vinton Kroger Parking Lot)
Public Paper Shredding Event (May 20, 10 AM-1 PM, Vinton Municipal Building) Learn More Here
Vinton Palooza (May 20, 1-6 PM, Vinton War Memorial)
Vinton Chamber Business After Hours (May 23, 5-7 PM, Twin Creeks Brewing Company)
Public Bench Dedication (May 25, 9 AM - Precision Fabrics Group)
Vinton Farmers' Market Story Time on the Stage (May 27, 9 AM, Vinton Farmers' Market)

Additional Community News

May is Business Appreciation Month in Virginia! Businesses across the commonwealth transform our local communities by creating jobs, offering unique products and services, and bringing communities to life through revitalization. We want to thank every business in the Town of Vinton that helps make our community shine!

Congratulations to the Town's very own Community Programs Director, Chasity Barbour for being the 2023 platinum winner of the Female Star of the Star City category in the Roanoker Magazine! Chasity has been with the Town of Vinton for nine years and handles an array of responsibilities, including management of the Vinton War Memorial, event coordination within the Town, and the All Things Vinton series with Roanoke Valley Television.

Read the full story HERE