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The attached report to the City Council includes the written response to Council members Winn, Whibley and other’s inquiries pertaining to:    > CRO reassignments    > Procedure for accessing crime reports    > Violence and drug issues    > Vehicle larcenies, burglaries, personnel issues and police officers per capita At the end of the [...]

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At the April GNL meeting the folks from the City, HRSD and Virginia Natural Gas provided an update to the construction on-going throughout Ghent.  The good news is most areas of the neighborhood are getting updated water, gas and sewer lines which should improve service and reliability.  Some of the infrastructure is over 80 years old.  [...]

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One more utility project underway in Ghent.  Virginia Natural Gas in the process of replacing old and deteriorating gas lines with new lines.  The project is being coordinated with HRSD and the sewer projects and will last at least until the end of April.  See the attached flyers for more information and contact information for questions [...]

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The attached bulletin was distributed door to door along Westover Avenue from Colley Ave to Westover Mews on Friday, announcing another “emergency project”. Evidently there have been two water main breaks on Colonial Avenue as a result of vibration caused by the HRSD force main replacement project. In order to prevent similar problems when HRSD moves to [...]

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CRIME ALERT!

Crime Alert!  This past month we have seen an increase in burglaries. They appear to be in the 600 to 900 block of Princess Anne, Graydon, and Colley. Entry is gained by removing ac units, breaking rear windows, or unlocked doors. Please be on the look out for anyone that appears suspicious in the area.  [...]

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