It was announced last month that Oregon Hill resident Maurice Henderson was planning to run for the 5th District seat of the Richmond City School Board. Now, this month, Henderson was appointed to the Board to fill out the rest of departing Board representative’s term. Henderson has told supporters that he still plans to stand for election to the seat this November.
A lot happened at this past week’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting.
A representative from Patrick Henry Charter School Initiative made a short presentation and answered questions.
VCU announced the opening of the controversial student recreational center at the corner of W. Cary and S. Cherry Streets. It was also announced that Oregon Hill residents who wished to buy monthly prorated membership to the new Student Recreational Center on W. Cary Street would pay a rate roughly equal to that of VCU alumni ($281.67 per year). VCU suggested that a monthly list of interested residents be kept by OHNA. (The attendance list from this past meeting was dutifully sent to VCU Community Development.) All eligible residents who purchase a membership will be required to got to the VCUCard office (located at 701 West Broad Street) to purchase a VCU Recreational Sports ID. All VCU Recreational Sports rules, policies, and guidelines apply.
Scott Burger, citing new responsibilities outside the neighborhood, voluntarily stepped down as President. Jennifer Hancock volunteered to serve as OHNA’s interim President for a few months until new leadership can be elected. She did note that she is already volunteering as the President of the Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council‘s Board of Directors. One possibility that was mentioned was for OHNA to change its bylaws to rule by an elected board.
Some other issues that were discussed included a new greenway grant by City, the light from the new Mead WestVaco building(I understand that company officials may have had the light turned down a bit since the meeting), and a proposed tree removal on Pine Street.
From Hollywood Cemetery management:
A ceremony will be held for JEB Stuart at 11 a.m. on February 6th lasting approx 90 minutes. A round of volleys will be fired during the service.
Another large winter storm…
From the Richmond Dispatch, July 31, 1886:
Mr. McCann, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Oregon Hill, died suddenly Friday of heart-disease. He was over sixty years of age.
Local political blogger Jonathan Mallard has both the City’s proposed Richmond Public Schools budget link and some commentary. Former elected school board rep Carol Wolf has even more commentary on her blog, Save Our Schools.
From the proposal, it looks like Open High will have less field trips and staffing development.
Franklin Street in downtown should be back open soon. It was closed this weekend while new HVAC equipment was replaced in the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library.
Main is Oregon Hill’s local public library branch, not to be confused with other libraries.
Oregon Hill resident Maurice Henderson is planning to run for the Richmond School Board.
There is an upcoming meeting to introduce him on 2nd Baptist Church, 1401 Idlewood Avenue on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:30 P.M.
This is an opportunity to meet and ask him questions regarding his candidacy for this position vacated by the former representative, Betsy Carr, who ascended to the position of 69th district representative in the General Assembly.
Also,
The next 5th District meeting with Councilperson Jewell will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. It will be held at the Binford Middle School, 1701 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220.
In addition,
The Mayor’s State of the City Annual Address will be next Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. It will be held at the Richmond Center Stage, Carpenter Theater, 6th & Grace.
But please note: The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, at 7 pm.