Town of Clarksville Virginia

The Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Clarksville will be have a special meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall in Clarksville located at 321 Virginia Avenue to conduct their annual administrative meeting.  The meeting will be open to the public and will be follow the rules for social distancing as well as wearing face coverings.  Thanks.

Board of Zoning Appeals – Agenda August 5 2020

New grant program aimed at assisting small businesses.  This is separate from the Small Business Recovery Assistance Program announced on June 18, 2020.

We have exciting news to share with you. The Commonwealth is launching a new grant program for small businesses and nonprofits called Rebuild VA. The program will provide grants of up to three times the applicant’s average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum award of $10,000. The application will become available on August 10, 2020.

These grants are aimed at assisting small businesses and nonprofits that have faced economic distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible entities include those in the following industry sectors: restaurant and beverage service, non-essential retail, exercise and fitness, personal care and personal grooming, entertainment and public amusement, private campgrounds, and overnight summer camps.

This statewide program is capitalized with $70 million, which means we will be able to assist approximately 7,000 businesses. Half of the proceeds will be directed toward small businesses and nonprofits located in economically disadvantaged areas, including ensuring adequate representation of women-owned and minority-owned businesses.

More details about the program, including eligibility criteria, may be found in the attached flyer or by visiting https://www.governor.virginia.gov/rebuildva/. We hope that you will share this information widely with your networks.

Downtown Clarksville in the Pocket Park, corner of Fourth St. and Virginia Ave.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fresh local produce, meats, fish and crafts for sale from local vendors.

Click on links below for more information:

http://business.clarksvilleva.com/events/details/clarksville-s-farm-fresh-marketplace-ii-08-08-2020-9147?calendarMonth=2020-08-01

http://business.clarksvilleva.com/events/details/clarksville-s-farm-fresh-marketplace-iv-08-22-2020-9152?calendarMonth=2020-08-01

Clarksville Town Council Meeting – Tuesday –  July 21 -6:30 p.m.

The regular Clarksville Town Council meeting is Tuesday, – July 21, 2020 starting at 6:30 p.m.  It will be held at the Clarksville Town Hall and the Town asks that anyone who comes to please  adhere to the COVID-19 preventive measures by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distancing.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Gov. Northam discusses Phase Three reopening plan details.

Virginia will enter Phase Three of the state’s Forward Virginia reopening plan on July 1, ending restrictions on restaurants, retail stores and bars, among other changes, Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday.

“This gives us about three-and-a-half weeks of Phase Two where we have been able to follow the data,” Northam said during his Tuesday COVID-19 press conference. “There continue to be surges in other states, and we are monitoring that very closely.”

Northam outlined Phase Three details last Thursday during his press conference.

Phase Three details will include:

• Social gatherings of up to 250 people allowed.
• Occupancy/capacity limits will be lifted on retail stores, restaurants, bars and breweries.
• Museums, zoos and other outdoor entertainment venues will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, serving a maximum of 1,000 people.
• Gyms and fitness centers will be allowed to operate at up to 75% capacity.
• Personal grooming and hair salons will still need to follow physical distancing requirements.
• Child care facilities will remain open.
• Overnight summer camps will be closed.
• Recreational sports will still require physical distancing.
• Swimming pools will be able to operate at up to 75% capacity, with physical distancing in place.
• Face coverings will still be required in indoor public spaces.

“It still means you’re safer at home, especially if you’re vulnerable” Northam said. “It means we’re still strongly encouraging teleworking. People still need to focus on physical distancing in all situations outside of their home. Face coverings are still the right thing to do in indoor, public spaces.

“I want to reiterate that everyone should continue to take this pandemic very seriously. Cases are on the rise in many other states, as I said previously. I do not want to see that happen in the commonwealth. Be cautious and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and the people around you.”

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SBRA Program Public Hearing-June 25 2020

SBRA Program Public Hearing-July 1 2020