Public Works Week-long Household Hazardous Waste Event

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With spring arriving, many residents are preparing their homes for warmer temperatures and cleaning up. Beginning March 6, Newport News Public Works’ Solid Waste Division is holding a week-long Household Hazardous Waste event. This event gives residents the opportunity to dispose of materials that can’t be put in your trash cart and are not regularly accepted at the Recovery Operations Center, including oil-based paints, pesticides, fertilizers, and household cleaning products. Each household can bring up to 75 pounds of solids and up to five gallons of liquids.

Residents can bring their hazardous waste items to the Recovery Operations Center at 520 Atkinson Way from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 6, through Saturday, March 11. Items such as latex paints, household trash, recyclables, electronics, yard debris, and white goods (i.e., old appliances) are accepted daily during normal business hours. For additional information on items accepted during Household Hazardous Waste events, visit the Solid Waste Division website.

Oyster Point Ramp Access Improvements Project Begins

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Construction is set to begin this month on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Oyster Point Ramp Access Improvements Project. The project, which will begin as early as today, Jan. 10, will widen the Interstate 64 East on-ramps located at the interchanges of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Route 17) and Oyster Point Road (Route 171) from single-lane ramps to two-lane ramps. These improvements will add capacity to the on-ramps, streamline flow to the interstate, and provide congestion relief from overflow onto local streets during peak travel periods. Each of the on-ramps will be widened to two lanes, with traffic then merging to a single lane before entering the interstate.

During construction, motorists can anticipate some travel lane shifts within each ramp to accommodate expansion work along the shoulders. Each on-ramp is expected to remain open to traffic until final paving operations near the conclusion of the project. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.

For more information on the project and progress updates, visit the Project webpage. Motorists are also encouraged to sign up for email alerts related to the project.

Special Meeting on Proposed By-Laws Revisions

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The Village Green Community Association, a 501-C7 organization, is holding a special meeting for the current membership to review and adopt proposed changes to the by-laws of the organization on December 6 from 7-8p at the VGCA Clubhouse.

For the last 6 months, a volunteer advisory group of residents have been reviewing and discussing the by-laws to ensure that the by-laws reflect the best practices of nonprofits and accurately reflect the work and intent of the VGCA organization. A special thanks to the following advisory group members: Jonathan McBride – Convener, Andy Maciejewski – Co-Convener, Ryan Greene, Cristi Herrera, Ryan La Riviere, Pat Matriet, and Kelly Matteson.

The Special Association Meeting on December 6 will be open for current members of the VGCA to propose any additional changes and to vote on the proposed changes.  If you would like a print copy, or if you have questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Jonathan McBride ([email protected]) or Andy Maciejewski ([email protected]).

A copy of the current by-laws can be found here: CURRENT BY-LAWS

A copy of the draft revised by-laws can be found here: DRAFT BY-LAWS

Below is a summary of articles and sections with significant changes or additions in the Draft By-Laws:

  • Purpose Statement
  • Committees
    • Executive
    • Finance
    • Special
    • Advisory
  • Meetings
    • Quorums
    • Special Meetings
    • Attendance
    • Virtual
    • Notifications
  • Association Funding
    • Donations
    • Other Income
    • Reserve/Capital
    • Special Assessments
  • Board Expectations
    • Attendance
    • Roles
  • Membership
    • Household-based
    • Resident or Non-Resident
    • Levels: Community or Recreation
    • Schedule of Fees
    • Causes for Removal
    • Appeal Process
    • Transfers
  • Association Rules
    • Process
    • Deeds/Disputes
    • Civic Concerns

Pictures with Santa

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Please sign up below.  Arrive 5 mins before your appt.  Multiple children can be done during 10min session.

Single and/or group shots can be done during your session.  It is one set fee for the session…and we will take multiple pics during that 10 mins.  They will be provided to you after photo editing by Dec 12th.

Sign up (required):

When and where:

  • Thursday, Dec 8
  • 6-730pm
  • VGCA Clubhouse
  • Arrive 5 minutes before your session.

Costs and details for session:

  • One fee for entire 10 minute session — regardless of number of children.
  • $25 for VGCA members
  • $50 for non-members
  • Digital images will be provided.
  • 100% goes to VGCA Clubhouse remodel.
  • Cash, check, or credit card.

 

 

Village Green Holiday Cookie and Treat Swap

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Calling all bakers and those with a sweet tooth! Join me for our 2nd cookie and treat exchange.

Cookies, candy, brownies, no bake bars or whatever!

Here are a few friendly rules to follow:

Please have items pre-bagged to help keep germs away!

  1. Homemade is best, but store bought is yummy too!!
  2. Bring enough for ALL to take home.
  3. Print out of recipe to share if you want.
  4. Display your goodies-have fun!
  5. Bring a BIG container to take new goodies home.
  6. Christmas attire is encouraged!
  7. RSVP as soon as you can, along with what goodie you plan to bring.  -Depending on the amount of participation just a sample of goodies will work just fine!
  8. If you have a mishap, don’t stress!
  9. Have fun & enjoy!

VGCA December 2022 EVENTS

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Dec 1st- Elfing- same rules as when we did BOOing. Please put your Elf picture up right away and Elf two people in a timely manner so everyone can get a turn.

Dec 3rd @2pm- Decorate the park and cookie exchange.  Please click here for additional details:  Village Green Holiday Cookie and Treat Swap – Village Green: An Oyster Point Community (vgnn.org)

Dec 8th 6-730pm – Pictures with Santa.  Please click here for additional details:  https://vgnn.org/santa-pics/

Dec 10th-Christmas parade and hang with Santa at the park. Just like 4th July parade will begin at 10Am kids can follow behind Santa and his truck…decorate those bikes!!

To hang with Santa after parents drop of a wrapped gift under
$20 with your childs name on it to tote at 657 VGP BY DEC 8th!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He will hand out gifts promptly after parade.

Dec 17th-Christmas decoration CONTEST-NEW RULES PLEASE READ—-MUST SIGN UP if you want to be considered for an award. contact me on facebook or TEXT 757-812-4964 to sign up. Decor MUST be done by this date. Your household MUST be a member of the VGCA!!! May the best households win!!!

VGCA Annual Meeting

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The VGCA will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 15 from 7-8 PM in the clubhouse. The agenda will include an annual update on progress from the President & Directors, election of the Board of Directors, and an update on the upcoming By-Laws Revision meeting. The nominated Board of Directors is as follows:

  1. President – Amy Nuttall
  2. Vice President – Jonathan McBride
  3. Secretary – Sharon Fleer (interim appointment: Max De Sosa)
  4. Treasurer – Kelly Matteson
  5. Pool Committee Lead – Donnie Woodruff
  6. Grounds Committee Lead – Ryan Greene
  7. Communications Committee Lead – VACANT
    (Coordinates publishing the “Crier” and volunteers who support the message board and website)
  8. Neighborhood Watch Lead – Glenn Woodell
  9. Governance Committee Lead – Andy Maciejewski
  10. Membership Committee Lead – Laura Cvitanovich
  11. Social Committee Lead – Audra Joyner

Inquiries, nominations, or new business can be sent to the VGCA Board prior to the meeting at [email protected].

VGCA: Halloween 2022 event

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Come join in for some spooky fun on October 22nd from 3pm-5pm at the park. Kids can come in their costumes and adults as well with family friendly attire. We will have festival games as a fundraiser!
We will give out 10 tickets and then have 5 for a $1 if you would like extra.
We will have a $5 dinner meal: 2 hot dogs,chips and your choice of drink. ALL money raised WILL be going towards the Club house renovation!

Turkey Trot 2022

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We’ll all be gathering to run and/or walk together on Saturday, Nov 12th.

The kids 1 mile fun run will start at 10am and be a single lap around the Village Green loop. The Adult 5k will start at 10:15am with 2 trips around the neighborhood with the Minuteman/Crown Pointe Loop. A little run for the betterment of the community.  Proceeds to go to fund improvements to the VGCA Park/Clubhouse.  Can’t wait to see you there!

Registration includes a Turkey Trot t-shirt designed/printed by Village Green volunteers.

Doughnuts and drinks will be provided during the event.

Registration fees:

  • Adult = $30 for first registration ($25 each additional)
  • Kid = $10 for first registration ($5 each additional)

Race Day — Saturday, November 12th:

  • Registration time:  9:30am
  • Kid run:  10am
  • Adult run:  10:30am

Registration:

VGCA Board nominations are needed

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Are you interested in serving in a volunteer leadership role in our great neighborhood?

The Village Green Community Association (VGCA), a 501c-7 volunteer organization serving the community and managing over 7 acres of recreational areas, is currently accepting nominations to serve on the Board of Directors over the next few weeks. Nominees must be active members of the VGCA.

The current Board of Directors is comprised of the following Officers and Board Members :

  • President – Amy Nuttall
  • Vice President – Jonathan McBride
  • Secretary – Sharon Fleer (Appointed)
  • Treasurer – Kelly Matteson
  • Pool Committee Lead – Donnie Woodruff
  • Grounds Committee Lead – Ryan Greene
  • Communications Committee Lead – VACANT (Coordinates publishing the “Crier” and volunteers who support the message board and website)
  • Neighborhood Watch Lead – Glenn Woodell
  • Governance Committee Lead – Andy Maciejewski
  • Membership Committee Lead – Laura Cvitanovich
  • Social Committee Lead – Audra Joyner
All Board of Director positions are open for nominations from the current VGCA membership. Nominations will be considered by those in attendance at the annual meeting of the VGCA in October. Nominations can be submitted to Jonathan McBride via [email protected] by the end of the day on October 10th. Please include the nominee’s name, home address, and desired position. Nominations will also be accepted at the Annual Meeting (The date & time to be announced).