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Continued from pg. 14 lose interest in activities that used to bring them joy, experience sleep changes, thoughts of death or suicide, or engage in reckless behavior. Drinking too much alcohol and misusing prescription or illegal drugs is also a sign,” said Robertson.

Gaskin highlights the CSB’s Same Day Access service in each course. “It’s much easier to access services and be matched with the most appropriate services thanks to Same Day Access. Residents seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns, or who want to begin the process of accessing

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tion center.

Amos said the ordinance does not allow for chain link fencing.

The recommendation of the planning commission was to remove medical facilities to go with the definition of a hospital.

Vice Mayor John Hodges said he was “concerned as to what the Comp Plan says when it speaks of fully enclosed.” He questioned, “What is activity?” He also noted that there was “some ambiguity there.”

As long as the property was properly screened, Hodges said, he said it met the intent

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Downtown Ashland, with its quaint and quirky charms, already draws visitors to stroll by the shops and restaurants along the railroad tracks and to cross over between the quaint railroad station and the swathe of green that begins Randolph-Macon College’s campus. The Railroad Park project promises to enhance its setting, to spur economic growth and vitality for the services related to a developmental disability do not need an appointment. Residents of Hanover can walk through our doors at our Ashland location [12300 Washington Hwy.] Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and see a clinician that day. The process takes a couple of hours. We see about 90 people per month this way. Most people coming through the door qualify for services. For the handful of people who don’t, we find someone in the community who can help them.”

After eligibility and other screening, individuals seeking services will receive an initial comprehensive assessment that

of the Comp Plan.

He then asked about the limit on how much storage there would be for business. That was followed by him proposing a Conditional Use Permit “for those businesses, offices or industrial businesses that have more than 51% of outdoor usage.” He said they could be flexible with the CUP.

The views of the public and adjoining properties for the sites were discussed. Hodges said materials should be wood or vegetation since chain link fencing is not an option. “It may be a situation where we come up with a one size fits all,” the vice mayor added.

To maintain the intent of having an attractive office park, the layout and location of

community, and to attract more boutiques, shops and restaurants.

“The important thing about the Railroad Park is that it be community-led,” said Maggie Longest, executive director of Downtown Ashland Association, the local non-profit spearheading the project. “The Community Stakeholder Committee responsible for development of the Park’s exhibits and content represents individuals from all segments of our same day. Within seven business days of the initial visit, individuals will have their first treatment appointment and/or a plan for accessing resources and/or services.

“We want to remind people that if they are experiencing symptoms of a brewing mental health problem, they aren’t alone,” Lambert said. “These are hard times and our colleagues on the clinical team are here to help.”

For more information on Same Day Access, visit www. hanovercounty.gov/887/SameDay-Access or call 804-365-4222.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer. the fencing should be complimentary should there be additional landscaping.

A wood or vinyl fence, a 6-foot wall, unencumbered with no landscaping just a wall, could be erected.

Council member Kathy Abbott said, “It’s really about scale to make it pleasing.”

Hodges made a motion to approve the ordinance, 2020- 10, with a modification to include a CUP that would be required with outdoor storage that makes up more than 50% of the developed area of the property. The motion was seconded by council member Daniel McGraw.

In other business, council unanimously approved a franchise agreement with town. The Park will share our local story alongside the legendary saga of America’s railroads, because the two are interlinked.”

“The project’s purpose is two-fold,” said Tom Wulf, a videographer and tireless Downtown Ashland Association volunteer who has spent many hours helping to develop the project. “First, it's intended to vividly portray the immense social and economic contributions of American railroads, both past and pres

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings

Saturday, June 20 Rescheduled

The Reunion Committee for the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1980 has decided to postpone the reunion from June 20 to sometime in September due to the COVID-19 situation. More details will be released by the committee as soon as they have been finalized.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Rescheduled

The Highland Springs High Level 3 Communications of Virginia. Motions were made by McGraw and Abbott.

Erard explained that the town was granting “an entity the ability to use public property in a particular way, usually in a way that all members of the public are not allowed to use it.”

“The General Assembly decided a long time ago this would be done as way of franchise,” she continued. “We say ‘All right, we’re going to have this contract with you and here are the terms with which you are going to be able to use whatever the public thing it is in the town’.”

Level 3 Communications’ request involves placing a fiber optic wire underground ent, through the unique lens of Ashland’s extensive railroad history. And, second, to invite visitors and local residents to more fully enjoy Downtown Ashland, to visit shops and restaurants, and to feel a sense of our unique community.”

The Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park’s eight exhibits will be located within easy walking distance of each other, mostly along Railroad Avenue and England Street. When it opens, the attraction will be managed by the Town of School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. The new date is Saturday, May 15, 2021. All other previous information is correct, including the location at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors

will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails to extend service to Walmart. Erard said that is the “only location at this time that is anticipating installing wire.” She did note that the company is “open to other opportunities that may become available in the town.”

The ordinance brought before council denotes a nonexclusive franchise. However, members seemed agreeable to grant permission to other telecommunications operations.

What was approved last week allows Level 3 Communications “to install and maintain whatever they need.” The initial term is 10 years and two five-year renewals.

“At the end of the project, we will be provided with maps at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

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where everything is located,” Erard said.

She told council that the company has agreed to install an empty conduit to this wire so that town will have access should it want to install any fiber or line next to it.

“This is exciting to have happen during this time,” McGraw said.

Erard assured council that the company “has been very reasonable. I believe we’ll have a good relationship.”

Mayor Steve Trivett’s enthusiasm was summed up with, “It’s a big step – cool.”

Ashland Town Council’s next meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ashland Town Hall, located at

101 Thompson St. in Ashland. Ashland, free to the public "In a town with such a year-round and include interunique culture, bringing to active exhibits and an app to life an important piece of further enhance the tour. our history can create a last

Recently, the Mid-Atlantic ing attraction for everyone,”

Railroad Park project was Longest added. “And the key offered a $50,000 matching to making the Railroad Park grant from the Mary Morton a reality is for our community

Parsons Foundation to spur to match the grant. Donations construction of the Park. The of any amount are welcome.”

Foundation will match donaTo learn more about tions from individuals, orgaAshland’s efforts to create the nizations and businesses up to Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park $50,000, but only if Ashland and how individuals and busiraises the matching amount by nesses can help, go to ashland

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