Fluvanna Area News (FAN Mail) is an email information service of Fluvanna County government to help keep residents and others informed of happenings around the county. These periodic emails include information about upcoming public meetings, county- or schools-sponsored community events, and other topics of general interest. Read more. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors.
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FAN Mail Volume 11 | March 24, 2023 |
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Fluvanna Area News & Updates |
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Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities |
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Looking for a new opportunity?
Check out Fluvanna County Employment.
We're searching for awesome candidates for the following positions:
Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement).
Fluvanna County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Boards, Commissions, & Committees |
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Want to make a difference in your community?
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is always looking for residents who want to serve their community through appointment to a Board, Commission, or Committee.
More information about Fluvanna County Boards and Commissions can be found here.
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JAUNT Board - 1 position (Fluvanna County Representative) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Board. There is one (1) position: Fluvanna County Representative. For more information about the JAUNT Board, please click here. To apply for consideration, please click here. Please submit your application by April 7, 2023.
Current and Upcoming Vacancies
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Boards, Commissions, Committees
Meetings Calendar
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Legend:
BOS = Board of Supervisors | PC = Planning Commission | EB = Electoral Board |
JRWA = James River Water Authority | EDA = Economic Development Authority |
SSB = Social Services Board | PR = Parks & Recreation | BOE = Board of Equalization
Click on Meeting Links below for additional information.
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Wed, Apr 5, 2023
- (BOS) 5:00pm Regular Meeting; 7:00pm Budget Work Session
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
- (EDA) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
- (EDTAC) 6:00pm Regular Meeting
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
- (PC) 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
- (JRWA) 9:00am Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
- (BOS) 7:00pm Special Meeting - Public Hearings for FY24 Budget and CY23 Tax Rate
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
- (BOS) 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
- (BOS) 7:00pm Special Meeting (TBD if needed to adopt FY24 Budget and CY23 Tax Rate)
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Planning and Zoning
Douglas Miles
Director of Community Development/Zoning Administrator
434-591-1910
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Building Inspections
Andy Wills
Building Official
434-591-1935
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Fluvanna County Economic Development
Jennifer Schmack
Director of Economic Development
PO Box 540
132 Main Street
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Debbie Smith
Emergency Management Coordinator
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Tax Help 2023 @ Fluvanna Library
Fluvanna Tax-Aide at the Fluvanna County Library is expected to be open for preparation of income tax returns this tax season beginning the 5th of February.
For us to help prepare your taxes this year, you MUST
STEP ONE
Make an appointment. There are two ways to make an appointment:
We encourage you to go online to make your own appointment. On your browser, go to https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com/. Go to the page for Fluvanna appointments. Please pay attention to the directions. Only make one appointment: if you have to change your appointment, call us at the number below and leave a message.
Or you can call our volunteers and ask them to help you set up an appointment (or to change your appointment). We have a new phone number this year: call this number and leave a message: 434-373-0984 .
STEP TWO
After you have made your appointment - Pick up a packet of information and forms at the Fluvanna Library. If you cannot get to the library to pick up a packet, leave a message at 434-373-0984 .
STEP THREE
Fill out the forms completely BEFORE you come to your appointment.
STEP FOUR
Gather your tax forms and papers.
STEP FIVE
Come to the Library with all your forms and tax papers at the appointment time.
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation
Aaron Spitzer, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mailing Address: PO Box 70, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Pleasant Grove House and Museum
Phone: 434-589-2016
Physical Address:
271 Pleasant Grove Dr
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna Community Center
Phone: 434-842-3150
Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Department of Social Services |
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Fluvanna County Department of Social Services
Kim Mabe, Director
Physical Address:
Carysbrook Complex, 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
PO Box 98, Fork Union, VA 23055
Telephone: (434) 842-8221 | Fax: (434) 842-2776
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Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office
Eric Hess, Sheriff
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Crime Tip HOTline
Phone:
(434) 589-8211 (24 hours)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 113, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Physical Address:
160 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Administrative Office Hours:
M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Physical Address: 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 115, Palmyra, VA 22963
Mailing Address: PO Box 44, Palmyra, VA 2963
Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays
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Blue Ridge Health District
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Fluvanna 4-H Camp- July 10-14 Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Join us for one week of fun at an overnight camp for youth ages 9-13. Canoeing, swimming, archery, and fishing are just a few of the activities offered during the week. Teen counselor applications are also being accepted. Registration is open now.
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Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office |
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Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 518
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone: 434-591-1950
Fax: 434-591-1951
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Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists |
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Fluvanna Master Gardeners
The Fluvanna Master Gardeners will award a $1,000 scholarship to a Fluvanna County resident who plans to study horticulture or sustainable landscape management (SLM), at the post secondary level, within the 2023-2024 academic year. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the interest of Fluvanna County residents in creating and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment through the study of horticulture and/or landscape management. Information and application is available at www.fluvannamg.org and from local schools. Application deadline is April 24, 2023.
Rivanna Master Naturalists
April 1, 2023 - Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of the month. Meet at the first picnic shelter below the Dog Park to walk the ADA friendly trail to the Sandy Beach and return via the Princess Anne trail along the Rivanna. During the hike you will observe the Honey Locust whose spikes were used as sewing needles by native Americans and early European settlers. You will also see "Horse Apple" trees that were used as pasture fencing before the invention of barbed wire. You will see the results of efforts of our Pleasant Grove volunteers and Parks and Rec to remove the alien Ailanthus trees from the park to help prevent the spread of the invasive spotted lantern fly, a serious threat to our vineyards and other fruit crops.
Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Monthly Hikes on the 1st Saturday of the month. See Calendar for details.
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Fluvanna County Public Schools |
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Fluvanna County Adult Education
All classes meet in the Fluvanna Adult Education Center located at 14455 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA (lower level of Administration Building, class entrance on left of building). All classes and materials are free. Open enrollment.
Day Class 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays
To register for Zoom online Evening Class 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 434.961.5461.
For additional information, please call 434-589-1623 or 434-842-9273
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Fluvanna County Public Schools
Dr. Peter Gretz, Superintendent
14455 James Madison Highway | Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Phone: 434-589-8208 | Fax: 434-589-5393
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Interagency Council & Regional Partners |
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Mission:
- A network of human service agencies and organizations committed to improving resources and services to meet the needs of the Fluvanna community.
Vision:
- A community that partners to improve the quality of lives.
Values:
- Every person has something to contribute to the community.
- All people have dignity and worth and deserve respect
- Community Collaboration through effective communication
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The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) is looking for land to build housing for Seniors in Fluvanna County. Preferred areas are Fork Union, Bremo Bluff, Palmyra and Kents Store, but location is flexible. FLHF is a 501c3 that accepts donations and will provide documentation to allow the donor a tax deduction for the full value of the land. If you are interested in a leaving a legacy in Fluvanna, or just have some land that would be suitable for purchase, please contact Kim Hyland, FLHF Director at khyland@louisa.org.
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Peers in Power Group
This is a group that allows those in recovery to share their experiences and discuss issues with the common problems of alcoholism and /or drug addiction as they relate to continued sobriety. We aim to openly talk about our personal circumstances because we understand what each other is going through and use these experiences to help one another learn how to combat addiction on a daily basis. Through this, we aim to inspire lasting positive change. The result is a resilient fellowship that creates… Peers in Power.
Meets Tuesday, 5:00pm in the Fluvanna Region Ten Conference Room.
For questions about the group, individuals should contact Matt Britt at 987-7738.
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The Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) provides support and education around intimate partner violence to residents of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Louisa, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson.
If you are a community organization, school, or group that would like to partner with our prevention education program, please contact aweathersby@shelterforhelpinemergency.org. All programs are grant-funded and thus there is no cost to participate.
If you need support (shelter, legal advocacy, hotline): 434-293-8509
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Join the Fluvanna County Arts Council for a very special evening of music with legendary singer and songwriter Steve Bassett. Known for co-writing "Sweet Virginia Breeze," Virginia's Official State Song, Steve's musical style synthesizes America's root music; Blues, R&B, Gospel, and Rock & Roll. Steve is a singer's singer whose soulful, relatable style engages fans of all ages and all types of music. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.carysbrook.org/events/ or at the door..
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What do 19th-century slave-owner and U.S. statesman Henry Clay
have to do with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali?
You will discover the story behind this unexpected connection and more in this 60-minute documentary film. Clay 1613 presents the journey of local Leontyne Clay Peck and other Clay descendants in finding and connecting the dots to their family lineage. Michael Jones, the director, has woven the stories of descendants, historians, artists, and genealogists from 1613 to 2022.
As you learn how this family worked to uncover their history, you may be inspired to honor your ancestors and explore your family history. A discussion with Leontyne Clay Peck, educator, author, and family historian, will follow the film.
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Utility News and Alerts for Fluvanna County |
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Dominion Energy Information
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Information
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Fluvanna County Contact Information |
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Mozell H. Booker, Chair - Fork Union District
Patricia Eager, Vice Chair - Palmyra District
John M. Sheridan - Columbia District
Chris Fairchild - Cunningham District
Tony O'Brien - Rivanna District
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Fluvanna County Administration
PO Box 540 | 132 Main Street | Palmyra, VA 22963
P: (434) 591-1910 | F: (434) 591-1913
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