Taking the long view on energy planning

In the November 28 Richmond Times-Dispatch, Montpelier resident Sheryl Smith offered an insightful recommendation for America’s energy policy: America is at an energy crossroads. We need to decide where to invest our energy money for our future. Should our government spend more money to develop new sources of oil and natural gas? Or should we [...]

When citizens get involved . . .

In the November 11 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hanover County resident Jim Ellis commends to readers the invaluable role citizens play when they participate in charting the course–for a local, state or national community. ——————————————————— Community Organizing Won this Campaign Editor, Times-Dispatch: Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin now have the [...]

PDR Committee commences work

The Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Committee began its work October 29 with a view to producing a recommended plan by December. The committee, chaired by Supervisor Chuck McGhee, includes the following representatives from each of Hanover’s seven magisterial districts: Ashland — Linwood Attkinson Beaverdam — Leigh Pemberton Chickahominy — Angela Kelly-Wiecek Cold Harbor — [...]