Thursday, July 30, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Comprehensive Plan Survey
TOWN OF ABINGDON
133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July
28, 2020
Comprehensive Plan Survey
Through the update of Abingdon’s Comprehensive Plan, we are making long-term plans for the future of our town. The Comprehensive Plan process began in January 2019 and has been guided by a local Steering Committee. Residents have been involved throughout the process through public meetings/workshops and a community survey. This process has culminated in a draft of the Comprehensive Plan update and we need you to tell us what you think by reviewing the draft Plan and taking this survey- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PYCVN82.
The draft plan can be read in its entirety at https://www.envisionabingdon.org/uploads/1/2/0/3/120367705/ab_comp_plan_7.23_draft_with_maps_1.pdf.
Thank you for your time with this matter!
MEETING NOTICE - Tourism Advisory Committee August 2020
MEETING NOTICE
The Tourism Advisory
Committee (TAC) will not hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2020, at 3:00
pm.
Monday, July 27, 2020
Draft Comprehensive Plan July 2020
With
a unique place in the history and culture of Southwest Virginia, the Town of
Abingdon has to plan for a prosperous future that protects local assets and
respects the needs and desires of its residents. One of Abingdon’s primary
tools in this long-range planning is the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Started in
2019 and completed in 2020, this document is an update to a previous
Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2013.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Sinking Spring Cemetery CLOSED for Tree Removal
TOWN OF ABINGDON
133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July
22, 2020
Sinking
Spring Cemetery CLOSED for Tree Removal
The
Sinking Spring Cemetery will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 23, 2020, for tree
removal. The Town of Abingdon will be removing several Ash trees from the cemetery.
For the safety of visitors to the cemetery, it will be CLOSED during the
removal. Thank you for understanding!
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Town of Abingdon Announces Changes to Town Hall Operations
TOWN OF ABINGDON
133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July
21, 2020
Town of
Abingdon Announces Changes to Town Hall Operations
Abingdon, VA – The Town of Abingdon has
announced changes to operations at Town Hall. Effective Wednesday, July 22,
public access to the building will be dedicated to the first floor. Customers
can make utility or tax payments from the service window to the right of the
Main Street exterior doors. The Town of Abingdon continues to offer payment
options via telephone (276) 525-1464, mail, online bill-pay, and dropbox at
Town Hall.
The Town of Abingdon is committed to protecting
the health and safety of citizens and staff during this pandemic. For any
questions, call Town Hall at (276) 628-3167.
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Monday, July 20, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Abingdon Main Street Announces Silver Lining Grant Program:
Abingdon Main Street
Announces Silver Lining Grant Program:
Abingdon
Main Street, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Housing and
Community Development (VDHCD), is excited to announce the launch of a small
business relief grant program made available to qualifying Abingdon small
businesses.
Abingdon
Main Street’s Executive Director Nicole Childress announced the program on
Thursday afternoon. “The small businesses along Main Street are the
heartbeat of our community. During the pandemic, they have really gone above
and beyond to keep their businesses going. Many will need to continue to shift
how they do business to accommodate the needs of the public in light of new
restrictions. This grant fund will be directed toward assisting those
shifts.”
“We are
witnessing economic devastation across the country. In light of this downturn,
businesses may not have funds readily accessible to make improvements in their
businesses, and that’s the gap we would like to help bridge. These grants will
make funds available for local businesses to pivot their models: to perhaps
upgrade a point-of-sale system or create an online shop, or purchase equipment
to expand take-out/pick-up options. By offering this partnership we hope that
it encourages our small businesses to stay open and continue serving our
community as we regroup and move forward.”
Abingdon
Main Street Silver Lining Grant applications will be accepted from any
qualifying Abingdon business beginning
on Friday, July 17, 2020. Each application will be considered in order of
when it is received and grants will be distributed as long as funding allows.
To qualify you must be a small business (service, retail, or restaurant only)
located within the Abingdon Main Street district, running roughly from William
King Museum to Zazzy’z. To learn more about the Abingdon Main Street district
footprint, contact abingdonmainstreet@gmail.com.
Awardees
will be required to remain operational in accordance with CDC guidelines and
Virginia regulations during the grant period. Only one grant is available
per business.
A short
application form and basic financial documents will need to be
submitted.
Applications
will be available beginning July 16th. To obtain an application or
if you need any additional information, please contact Nicole Childress at abingdonmainstreet@gmail.com.
Monday, July 13, 2020
Friday, July 10, 2020
Thursday, July 9, 2020
2020 “Best of Abingdon” Winners
2020
“Best of Abingdon” Winners
On June 16, 2020, and June 17, 2020, the Economic
Development Coordinator, Tonya Triplett; Community Relations Coordinator,
Tenille Montgomery; and IT Specialist, Jon Phelps, delivered the “Best of
Abingdon” awards to thirty (30) businesses. Each winner received a framed
certificate, a garden flag, and window cling. Also, each winner was announced
live on the Town of Abingdon, Virginia Facebook page.
“It
was an honor to meet with the winners in their businesses and give them a small
token of our appreciation,” said Economic Development Coordinator, Tonya
Triplett. “Our goal is to highlight our local businesses and remind the residents
of the outstanding opportunities, Abingdon offers.”
Below is a list of all the winners and their
categories:
Breakfast Spot - Cracker Barrel
Lunch Spot - Chef Heathers
Dinner - The Tavern
Sweet Shop/ Dessert - Anthony’s
Desserts
Supermarket/Grocery Store - Food
City
Retail Shop - Necessities Specialty
Food Store
Best Entertainment- Barter Theatre
Best Clothing Store- Forget-Me-Not
Antique Store – Zephyr Antiques
Art Gallery/Museum - William King
Museum of Art
Medical Provider - Dr. Alison
Whitman, Holston Medical Group
Dentist - Brown Dental Associates,
PC
Optometrist - Eye Physicians of
Southwest Virginia
Pharmacy- Michael’s Pharmacy
Chiropractic - Boothe Chiropractic
Clinic and Virginia Sports and Chiropractic
Law Firm - Penn Stuart, Attorneys
at Law
Financial Advisor - Cary Street
Partners
Realtor - Highlands Realty, Inc.
Bank/Credit Union- Eastman Credit
Union
CPA/Bookkeeper – Hicok, Brown &
Company, CPA
Insurance - Wampler’s Insurance
Agency
Flower Shop- Misty’s Florist
Auto Service Center - Gibson’s
Service Center
Auto Dealer - Pioneer Chevrolet
Hair Salon - Cuttin’ Up Hair Salon
Spa - The Martha Washington Inn and
Spa
Nail Salon - The Polished
Diamond
Fitness/Gym - Dyna Body By
Lee and Body Works Fitness & Training Center
Thank you to everyone who voted for these businesses,
tuned in to Facebook Live, and showed support for this campaign. The Town of
Abingdon hopes to continue this positive initiative for years to come.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Small Business Relief Fund for Washington County, VA
Please apply and help us spread the word about this
wonderful opportunity for Washington County, VA Small Businesses!
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
AFD Blood Drive 7-11-2020
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Abingdon Fire
Department will have a Marsh Blood Drive from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fire
Station (316 Park Street). Marsh provides blood for Johnston Memorial Hospital
and all the other area hospitals in the Ballad Health system.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
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