November Update With Third District Councilwoman Ann-Frances Lambert

by Brigette Kelly 11.2022 

City Council & 3rd District Meetings:

• Finance: Thursday, November 17 at 1 p.m.

• Public Safety Meeting: Tuesday, November 22 at 12 p.m.

• Land Use, Housing, and Transportation: Tuesday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m.

• Government Operations: Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m. 

Free Parking Eliminated on Saturdays

A two-hour time limit will be imposed on the following roads on Saturdays:

• North Arthur Ashe Boulevard between West Broad Street and West Moore Street

• Belvidere Street to the Interstate 95 interchange

• Leigh Street to Franklin Street

This new rule is intended to make it easier for drivers to find street parking and visit local businesses.

Scottish Rite Temple

The old Scottish Rite Temple has been sold and will soon be the new Virginia Reparatory Center for Arts and Education, where it will host the nonprofit’s Children’s Theatre. The property will also host theatre camps and workshops for kids.

Virginia Reparatory plans to use the dining facility for special events such as themed character meals for families. 

Arthur Ashe Mural

Two Richmond residents are suing the white supremacist group accused of vandalizing the Arthur Ashe mural in Battery park, claiming this was a violation of their civil rights and led them and their children to lose sleep and avoid the park. 

The federal civil lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of the residents by the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and partners, comes weeks after videos showed two people defacing the mural nearly a year after the vandalism took place. 

Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

CVWMA’s residential recycling program is the largest in Virginia, serving 275,000 households in nine jurisdictions.

Recycling is collected twice per month by CVWMA’s contractors.

Visit CVWMA’s website for these self-service options: 

• Find out if CVWMA serves your home

• Look up your recycling day

• Request a recycling collection schedule 

• Sign up for recycling day email reminders

• Order a new recycling cart or bin

Collection beings at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. If your bin is missed by collectors, report the missed collection to CVWMA at (804) 340-0900.

Salvation Army Volunteers needed

The Salvation Army needs volunteers from the Richmond Community for this holiday season. Volunteer opportunities include bell ringing, sorting gifts, and hosting a virtual red kettle. For more information, visit salvationarmypotomac.org.

New Chief of Police

With the resignation of Police Chief Gerald Smith, Major Rick Edwards begins his transition into taking over the role.