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Crozet Independence Day parade, celebration, and fireworks are cancelled for 2020
The COVID-19 public health crisis has affected all our lives in so many ways, large and small. And the impact is going to be with us for months to come. How much longer no one really knows. The Crozet Independence Day Celebration committee met to discuss what to do about our community’s annual parade, celebration and fireworks this July.
Out of a sense of caution and a great deal of regret, we have decided to cancel this year’s Crozet Independence Day parade, celebration, and fireworks. Like you, we were looking forward to a return to “normal”, a chance to visit with family and friends and enjoy time together in Crozet Park, topped off with the wonderful fireworks. However, we think cancelling the event is the right thing to do for public safety and the well-being of all the residents and friends of Crozet.
In anticipation of better times ahead, we are already planning for our Crozet Independence Day Celebration next year, 2021, on Saturday, July 3.
For now, we ask you to continue to follow the advice of our health care professionals and wear a mask when you’re in public places, wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or apply hand sanitizer after you have touched items or surfaces in public places, continue social distancing and stay home as much as you can.
Crozet Independence Day Celebration Committee
CCA Meeting Agenda March12, 2020
Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
March 12, 2020
7:30 PM at the Crozet Park Community Building
(Note the change of location – Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and
park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility.
Please do not park along Hilltop Street.)
(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)
Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (January 9, 2020; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report (2020 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)
A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James
Presentation: Crozet Park Update. (Chad Mitchell, Jennifer Sellers, Bill Johnson, Karl Pomeroy, Drew Holzwarth, Kim Guenther).
- New Facility Design (15) — Drew
- New Facility Capital Campaign Kick-off Event (10) — Jennifer
- Pond Study — why are we doing this and study results (5-10) — Karl
- Shed Replacement — what’s the new design (5) — Chad
- Lower Playground Replacement (5) — Kim
- Q&A — (10-15)
Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor
Old Business:
New Business: Planning for Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 4, 2020! Volunteers needed to help organize the event.
Announcements –
- Peachtree Opening Ceremonies, Saturday, March 21, at Crozet Park Lower Field. Details:peachtreebaseball.com
- Crozet Community Advisory Committee Land Use Worksession – Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Meadows Community Room
- Architecture & Historic Preservation Focused Conversation – Friday, March 27, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 PM at Crozet Baptist Church
- Crozet Master Plan Revision meetings – See http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=24060 for additional meetings and information about the Crozet Master Plan revision.
- CCAC has member openings. Seven members whose term expire and one vacancy. Some of the seven members may not be able to re-apply. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
- Details at: http://albemarle.granicus.com/boards/w/74d9847a67cffd67/boards/29597
- Apply to be on the CCAC by the end of March at: https://albemarle.granicus.com/boards/forms/536/apply/1797225?code=22446c9f-549f-4deb-bd48-a6f99cf396be
- Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days start Thursday, May 14 with business collection requiring pre-registration with MXI Environmental by May 7th to obtain an appointment. To register, call or email: Scott Shaw at scotts@mxiinc.com or 540-818-4261. There is a fee associated with disposal.
- Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, May 15 and 16 from 9A to 2P at IMUC
- Bulky Waste Amnesty days:
- Furniture/Mattresses – May 30, 2020
- Appliances – June 6, 2020
- Tires – June 20, 2020
- Electronic Waste Collection Day – Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
- Details on our website and http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
- The Mint Spring Spillway Repair project: If you haven’t been at Mint Springs County park recently, you have not seen that the upper lake is being drained into the lower (middle lake). The general scope of work is to repair the existing spillway due to its lack of stability and quickly eroding outfall area. Facility and Environmental Service Department has procured services with one of the County’s term site contractors (Harbor Dredge and Dock) to complete the spillway repairs and the replacement of the overflow culvert pipes leading to the lower lake. In order to safely perform this work, Parks and Rec staff began the lowering the upper lake Tuesday March 3rd and the site contractor is schedule to start work Monday March 9th. Over the next three weeks the upper lake water level will be lowered and certain areas will be closed to the general public. The closed areas will be posted with orange safety fencing and signage stating “DANGER Construction Area No Trespassing.” We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is the County’s goal to keep the areas safe for the community for future years to come. (Per Amy Smith <ASmith@albemarle.org>)
The next CCA meeting is May 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
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This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out. Volume is usually 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.
CCA Meeting Agenda January 9, 2020
Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
January 9, 2020
7:30 PM at the Field School
(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)
Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (November 14, 2019; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report (2020 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)
A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James
Presentation: About the Blue Ridge Tunnel project and opening. (Bob Dombrowe and Wayne Nolde (Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation board members. http://blueridgetunnel.org/)
Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor
Old Business:
- $6,000 donated to local civic groups from the 2019 Crozet Independence Day Celebration event.
The 2020 event is Saturday, July 4! (that’s right!) - Updates from the ACPD Blue Ridge Citizen Advisory Team meeting.
New Business:
- Election of CCA officers for 2020. Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Current officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Treasurer: Emery Taylor. Candidates must be present at the January 9 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected
Announcements –
- Master Plan Revision Phase 2: Monday, January 13, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Western Albemarle High School (WAHS). Character & Land Use Workshop #1: Commercial Centers & Development Area Edges. Additional information at: http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=24060
The next CCA meeting is March 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out. Volume is usually 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.
CCA Meeting Agenda November 14, 2019
Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2019
7:30 PM at the Field School
(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)
Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (September 12, 2019; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report (2019 Dues: $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)
A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James
Presentation: Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) update on the Barnes Lumber/Milestone Partner Phase 1 project (Dave Stoner, DCI)
Old Business:
- Candidate forum was well attended and went well. Special thanks to Spectrum Integrators, 2171 Ivy Road (https://spectrumintegrators.com) who donated the rental cost of the sound equipment for the forum!
- Master Plan Revision events upcoming. Information at: https://tinyurl.com/yxl8wchb
- Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Green House Coffee, meet and discuss the master plan revision with county staff.
- Learn more, and share your thoughts at http://www.publicinput.com/imaginecrozet
This questionnaire will be available until Friday, November 22nd at 5:00 PM
New Business:
- Election of CCA officers occurs at our next meeting, January 9, 2020. Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Current officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Treasurer: Emery Taylor. Candidates must be present at the January 9 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected.
Announcements –
- Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Crozet Library. Tentative agenda at: https://www.downtowncrozetinitiative.com/events
- Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade Sunday, December 3 at 3:00 PM. Lineup is at 2:00 PM on Wayland Drive in Crozet. Organized by the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. Parade starts at Wayland Drive (near Green House Coffee) and turns left at the 4-way stop, ending at the fire department.
- Crozet Park Winter Brews Festival, December 7, 2019 from 11AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets are available now! Special perks available for the first 300 tickets sold! Live music, food trucks & more. Information at: http://www.crozetbeerfest.com/
The next CCA meeting is January 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out. Volume is usually 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.
Electronics Recycling Day at Ivy Material Utilization Center (IMUC)
Electronics Recycling Day at IVY MUC for Charlottesville & Albemarle Residents
Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 9 am to 3 pm
PRE-Registration required.
Rules for the e-Waste Event:
- Print the confirmation email or save it to your phone to show the attendant for proof of registration. You will not be allowed to participate if you do not have your confirmation email.
- Free disposal of electronic waste for residents of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville only
- Proof of Residency will be required
- This event is for residents only, no commercial participation will be allowed
- Only electronic waste will be accepted
- Computer systems and accessories, printers, copies, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and televisions
- Other electronic items, such as vacuums, hair dyers, etc. will not be accepted during this evening.
- For all other large items, such as appliances, please see the Bulky Waste Amnesty Days page for disposal dates and information
- No more than two (2) tube-style TVs or monitors per person
- No more than ten (10) total items, per person
- Please request a time window
- We will do our best to accommodate time window requests, however times will be filled in the order in which they are received. If your preferred time is full, but you are within the first 350 to register, we will move you to the next closest, open time
- Final time window assignments will be designated in your confirmation email
- The confirmation email will be sent AFTER the time window is full
For questions, please call 434-977-2970.
Registration:
Will begin at 8am on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The available time windows will be:
- 9 – 10:30am
- 10:30am – 12pm
- 12 – 1:30pm
- 1:30 – 3pm
Household Hazardous Waste and Bulky Waste Days – Fall 2019
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RWSA)
Hazardous Waste and Bulk Waste Amnesty Days
Starts Thursday, September 26 with business collection requiring pre-registration.
Qualifying businesses* must pre-register with MXI Environmental by September 16th to obtain an appointment. To register, call or email: Scott Shaw at scotts@mxiinc.com or 540-818-4261.
There is a fee associated with disposal.
*This event is only open to qualifying Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville Businesses and commercial establishments. Qualifications are defined by federal law to include businesses that (1) generate no more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) hazardous waste in a month, (2) generate no more than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) acutely hazardous waste in a month, and (3) store not more than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) hazardous waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center
is scheduled as follows:
Friday, September 27, 2019: 9am-2pm
Saturday, September 28, 2019: 9am-2pm
Find out the Household Hazardous Waste ACCEPTED ITEMS here.
and then the next three Saturdays in October are the Fall Bulky Waste Amnesty Days.
| Amnesty Item | Collection Date |
| Furniture/Mattresses | October 5, 2019 |
| Appliances | October 12, 2019 |
| Tires | October 19, 2019 |
Details on the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) website: http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
Note: normal daily paint collection will NOT be accepted on HHW Days due to logistical limitations. But remember, you don’t have to wait for HHW collection to dispose of your 1 gallon and 5 gallon latex and oil-based paints in their original containers! This is a daily service at the Ivy MUC.
CCA Meeting Agenda September 12, 2019
Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
September 12, 2019
7:30 PM at the Field School
CCAC meeting will start at 7:00 PM!
(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)
Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (May 9, 2019) (Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report (2019 Dues: $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)
Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor
Presentation: Claudius Crozet Park Facility Proposal (Drew Holzwarth, Claudius Crozet Park)
Old Business:
- Re-cap of Crozet Independence Day Celebration held on June 29, 2019.
New Business:
- Sponsor candidate forum for local candidates (not state or federal election candidates) in October
- Master Plan Revision events upcoming. Information at: https://tinyurl.com/yxl8wchb
- Thursday, September 19, 8A to 10A at the Mudhouse.
- Tuesday, October 1 – Community Workshop #2 – 6:30 to 8PM at WAHS Cafeteria
Announcements –
- Wednesday, September 25th — United Way Day of Caring at the Park; tackling a variety of projects throughout the Park and can always use more hands. For those interested in helping, just show up at 9:30AM.
- The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, October 12-13, needs volunteers. Please sign-up to help at http://crozetfestival.com/get-involved/volunteer/ You get free admission to the Festival just for donating your time!
- Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days start Thursday, September 26 with business collection requiring pre-registration with MXI Environmental by September 16th to obtain an appointment. To register, call or email: Scott Shaw at scotts@mxiinc.com or 540-818-4261. There is a fee associated with disposal.
- Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, 9/27-28 from 9A to 2P and then the next
three Saturdays in October. Details on our website and http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/ - Crozet Trails Crew Seventh Annual 5K Trail Race, Saturday October 12, at Crozet Park. Details: https://crozettrailscrew.org/ 2019-5k-trail-race/
- Crozet Community Orchestra Concert, Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM at the Crozet Baptist Church. Details at: https://crozetcommunityorchestra.org
The next CCA meeting is November 14, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out. Volume is usually 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.
Imagine Crozet – Crozet Master Plan Revision Kickoff Meeting 9/9/2019
Crozet Master Plan Kickoff Workshop
Share your vision for the future of Crozet!
Monday, September 9th from 6:30-8:00PM
at Western Albemarle High School Cafeteria
The Master Plan is a visionary document used to guide how development and public investment happens in the future. Your participation is key to this process!
Join us for a fun night where we’ll learn about the Master Plan and how the County plans for the future, and share thoughts and ideas about the future of Crozet through conversation and activities.
The Crozet Community Association (CCA) is helping to host and sponsor this event and the workshops to come.
Dinner (pizza from Sal’s) will be available at the workshop on Monday night, September 9, as well as an activity center for the children (Lego Challenges and drawing stuff). This children’s activity center will have aides there to assist and will be in the WAHS Cafeteria, where all parts of the Workshop will also take place, including the four breakout sessions around the sides of the room, where parents can keep an eye on their children.
About the Master Plan
The Crozet Master Plan is the County’s guiding document for land use, transportation, and parks decisions in Crozet. This is the second revision to the Crozet Master Plan. The original Crozet Master Plan was adopted in 2005 and revised the first time in 2010. The current Crozet Master Plan is available for reference at the Crozet Library or online at Albemarle County’s website.
From September through December, Albemarle County will host a series of community conversations and workshops to identify an inclusive and shared vision for the future of Crozet. Focus area and topic-specific workshops will begin in January 2020, as informed by your input during the visioning phase. All are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend the forums that interest them. The Crozet Community Association is helping with hosting these events and highly encourages your active participation and attendance.
Learn more about the Crozet Master Plan.
Stay up-to-date on upcoming meetings and events. Sign up for the Crozet Master Plan A-mail list.
Do you have questions about the Crozet Master Plan? They’d love to hear from you. Please send your questions or comments to Neighborhood Planner, Andrew Knuppel
Save the Dates!
Upcoming Community Conversations:
Tuesday, October 1st from 6:30-8:00 pm at WAHS Cafeteria
Thursday, November 7th from 6:30-8:00 pm at Field School
Click here for tentative schedule for the Crozet Master Plan Revision
#imaginecrozet
Donate to Crozet Independence Day Celebration 2019
The Ninth Annual Crozet Independence Day
Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Making a Contribution
These events involve a lot of donated time from a lot of individuals and donated materials and services from local companies, but it still cannot happen without financial contributions, too. All we ask is a donation of $4 per person (and $2 donation for children 12 and under for the child amusements) as you enter the festivities (parking is free).
Your donation helps to pay for the fireworks and event expenses. The non-profit civic groups in Crozet are the ones that benefit from any money raised above the cost of the event. Last year we donated over $7,000 to local civic groups, including the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Claudius Crozet Park, and the Crozet Trails Crew, so please be generous.
- You can contribute right now, online, by clicking on this link:
- Please put “CIDC donation” in the Designation box.
Of course, we appreciate all donations, but to boost our efforts to cover expenses, we have three leadership donor levels and we are hoping that you will show your support by becoming a lead patron this year.
- For a gift of $500 or more, we will prominently display your company banner you provide at the entrance to the park during the event, identify your patron status in the Crozet Gazette and event handbill and provide you with ten passes to the celebration in the park as well as published thanks in the Crozet Gazette and the event handbill.
- For a gift of $250 to $499, you will receive acknowledgment in the Crozet Gazette and event handbill and four passes to the celebration in the park.
- And, for a gift of $100 to $249, you will receive two passes to the celebration in the park, published thanks in the Crozet Gazette and the event handbill.
June 29 will be here before you know it. Won’t you join us by contributing whatever you can afford? If being a lead patron is too much, please send whatever you can afford. Your contribution is tax-deductible charitable donation. Thank you!
Please make your donation by Friday, June 21 in order to be listed on the event handbill.
- You can mail a check payable to: Downtown Crozet Association and send it to: CBT, P.O. Box 863, Crozet, VA 22932. Please put “CIDC donation” on the memo line.
- You can contribute right now, online, by clicking on this link:
- Please put “CIDC donation” in the Designation box.
- Thank you for your generous support!
It takes a village – won’t you help out on Saturday, June 29 for an hour?
We need your help for just an hour or two on Sunday, June 29. Below is the website to sign-up to help with the Crozet Independence Day Celebration (CIDC) between 5PM to 10PM. There are a variety of tasks and time slots. Most of the time slots are only an hour – so there’s lots of ways to help and still enjoy the event.
To sign up, please click here!
When you sign-up it will ask for your name, email and, optionally phone number. No one else can see your email and phone. We promise we won’t share it. It’s helpful for us to have it if something happens and we need to let you know about a last minute change.
We urge church groups, civic and neighborhood associations to sign-up. Crozet Trails Crew already has volunteered to staff one spot the whole evening! Let’s see which group can have the most volunteers!
With your help, we can make this Crozet Independence Day celebration the best ever!