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Vol. 28, No. 14 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 3, 2011
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Roberson to lead Moseley Architects ROBERSON
Stewart D. Roberson, the former superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, has been named the next chairman of the board and president/chief executive officer of Moseley Architects. He succeeds Robert L. “Bob” Mills III,
who will continue to actively serve the firm and its clients as a member of the board of directors. Roberson has more than 30 years of experience as a public sector executive. When he retired in June, Roberson was
one of Virginia’s longest serving school “Stewart’s selection marks a departure superintendents. Before coming to Hanover from the traditional leadership model for County in 1995, he spent four years as architecture and engineering firms,” Mills superintendent of schools in Falls Church. said. “But when we took a look at what A native of Patrick County, he began his see ROBERSON, pg. 23 career as a public educator in 1976.
No graves found; sale will proceed By JimFields jfields@mechlocal.com The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) site on U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) known as the Old Church property has been sold. The sale was put on hold while an archaeological dig took place to determine whether any grave sites from an African-American cemetery were within its boundaries. “Out contractor determined there were not any grave sites on VDOT property at the Old Church site,” VDOT spokeswoman Dawn Eischen said on July 26. “Based on that finding, the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) will proceed with the sale of the property.”
Burial ground questions resolved By JimFields jfields@mechlocal.com
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Trucks are parked at the Old Church site used by the Virginia Department of Transportation on U.S. 360.
After an inquiry with Susan Pollard, director of communications at DGS, an e-mail was received on July 27 stating that there were four bids for the Old Church property and the DGS was negotiating with the high-
est bidder to try to complete the sale. Accountant Ken Lawson identified Carlos Usuda, the owner of Hi-Tech Asphalt Solutions on Plum Grove Drive, see SALE, pg. 20
Several questions concerning an African-American burial ground and a piece of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) property on U.S. 360 known as the Old Church site have been answered. The state wanted to sell the property recently but had to put its plans on hold because of concerns that some of the graves might be on VDOT property. After an archaeological dig by a VDOT contractor determined there were no see BURIAL, pg. 21
Wilson plans to continue tradition of excellence By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Just 28 days on the job, Hanover County Public Schools’s new superintendent exudes a vigorous brand of energy and excitement when she talks about the school district. On Thursday, Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson brought her enthusiastic message to local business leaders at the regular meeting of the Hanover Business Council Networking Breakfast at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Wilson finds herself at the top of the system’s
JAMELLE S. WILSON administration after a long career in education. She brings experience in the classroom, office and central office to the position. “Dr. Wilson has served as an assistant superintensee WILSON, pg. 20