[NFBV-Winchester] Fwd: City of Winchester CitE-News - 2-10-21

Wed Feb 10 23:10:29 UTC 2021

I thought I would share this with everybody. This is a newsletter that I received regarding Winchester. I thought it may be some interest to us that live in and around the community.
I will start sharing when they come out with the newsletter. Thank you.
See below.

Chris Walker 
President  Winchester Chapter,
Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chair
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080 
www.nfb.org 
www.nfbv.org
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want

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> From: Winchester CitE-News <enews at winchesterva.gov>
> Date: February 10, 2021 at 3:16:38 PM EST
> To: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
> Subject: City of Winchester CitE-News - 2-10-21
> Reply-To: enews at winchesterva.gov
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> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? Click here to view it online.
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> February 10, 2021
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> PAY ONLINE
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> HOLIDAYS
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> GET ALERTS
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> MEETINGS
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> City's Presidents' Day Schedule - 2/15
> The City will follow the below schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 15:
> City offices, courts (Joint Judicial Center) and the Jim Barnett Park Rec Center will be closed
> WinTran routes will be canceled
> Recycling collection on Monday, February 15 is moved to Wednesday, February 17
> Parking meters in Old Town will be free on Monday, February 15
> Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center will be open 9 am-5 pm
> HOLIDAYS
> More Winter Weather Possible This Week
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> Scroll to the end of this newsletter for information abut the City's Snow Plans and snow removal ordinance.
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> The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area beginning tonight and ending Friday morning. The current forecast indicates 5-8 inches of snow with temperatures ranging from the high 20s to low 30s through Friday morning and wind chills into the teens in the overnight hours. There is a potential for freezing rain during the course of the day on Friday as the temperatures begin to rise. Another storm may follow on Saturday. Make sure you are prepared!
> Check the City's Storm Information web page at www.winchesterva.gov/storminformation often for schedule/services updates.
> FORECAST
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> WPD Critical Incident Briefing
> The Winchester Police Department is committed to transparency and released this video to allow our community an inside look at the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on November 11, 2020. The Winchester Police Department's website includes all of the news updates and information regarding the incident. Viewer discretion is advised.
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> COVID-19 Updates
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> Beware of Vaccine Scams
> With every passing day, the news on COVID-19 vaccine distribution seems to change. One reason is that distribution varies by state and territory. And scammers, always at the ready, are taking advantage of the confusion. Besides a big dose of patience, click here for some tips to help you avoid vaccine-related scams, no matter where you live.
> COVIDWISE App
> COVIDWISE is Virginia’s official exposure notifications app that lets you know if you’ve likely been exposed to another COVIDWISE user with a positive COVID-19 test result. Click here for more information and download links.
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> Governor Directs Schools to Reopen
> On February 5, Governor Northam called on all K-12 school divisions in the Commonwealth to make in-person learning options available by March 15, 2021 in accordance with the health guidance the Northam Administration put forward in January and new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recognizing significant learning losses over the past year, Governor Northam also encouraged school divisions to offer classroom instruction during the summer months for those who choose.
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> Rouss Review Podcast - February 8
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> If you missed the February 8 Rouss Review podcast, click below to listen now. City Manager Dan Hoffman discussed the Hope Drive, Tevis Street and Valley Avenue Projects with Public Services Director Perry Eisenach. Mr. Hoffman also called Winchester Animal Control Officer Cpl. Sales to talk about animal control responsibilities and several dos and don'ts when it comes to domestic and wildlife handling.
> Have a question? Click here to submit it and Mr. Hoffman may answer your question during an upcoming podcast.
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> Council Meeting Recap- February 9
> Regular Meeting:
> Approved a resolution to authorize a substantial amendment to the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to include an allocation of CARES Act funding for emergency rental and utility payments and food assistance for low to moderate income level individuals impacted by COVID-19. Read More
> Approved the requested rezoning at 441 Linden Drive to allow for a Planned Unit Development consisting of dwelling, active living multi-family and townhouse units. Read More
> Approved an ordinance to amend the City Code adding Section 16-34 prohibiting the possessing, carrying, or transporting firearms in certain public places. Read More
> Approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale the City's General Obligation Public Improvement refunding bonds which is projected to save over $1.2 million. Read More
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> Black History Month Tribute - Spottswood Poles
> Each week during the month of February, we will be featuring a person or place in Winchester's history for Black History Month. This week's feature was WWI veteran and Negro League legend Spottswood Poles.
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> Creative Crafters Monthly Club
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> Are you looking for a fun project to spark your child's creativity? The Winchester Parks and Recreation can help by providing thoughtfully-designed project kits for pick-up that engage your little one's fine motor skills and imagination. To reserve a project kit (for ages 3+), be sure to register on or before the register by date. Call WPRD at (540) 662-4946 if the online registration link is not working (currently upgrading the system and it may not be available at times).
> Fee: $5.00
> Available kits:
> Spring and St. Patty’s Day (register by 2/17, pick up 2/22-2/26)
> Apple Blossom (register by 3/17, pick up 3/22-3/26)
> Spring and Mother’s Day (register by 4/21, pick up 4/26-4/29)
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> Snow Ordinance & Plans Overview
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> Clearing Sidewalks
> The City Code requires property owners or individuals responsible for the care of any building or lot of land abutting on any curbed or paved sidewalk is responsible for removing the snow or sleet from the sidewalks within:
> 24 hours after the snow/sleet has ceased to fall when the total accumulation is six inches or less
> 48 hours after the snow/sleet has ceased to fall when the total accumulation is greater than six inches
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> Snow Plans
> Snow Plan A = Treatment of Roads
> Use caution
> Drive only when necessary
> Keep sidewalks and sidewalk entrances from driveways clear
> Snow Plan B = Plowing
> All of Snow Plan A
> Do not park on designated Snow Emergency Routes
> Snow Plan C = Removal
> Same as Snow Plan B
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> Prevent Repeated Driveway Closures from Snow Plows
> Watch this VDOT video for tips on how to remove snow from your driveway and prevent repeated closures from snow plows clearing streets.
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