INVITATION TO BID – LEASE FOR THERAPY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES:

 The Town of Abingdon is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Lease of a portion of real property for Therapy and Rehabilitation Services only on-site at the Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center, located on 300 Stanley Street, Abingdon, Virginia (“Property”).

Click here to view the full Invitation to Bid package, or contact James Mornai, Town Manager at jmorani@abingdon-va.gov or (276) 628-3167.

The ORIGINAL OFFER is to be delivered to the following person no later than 3:00 pm, PREVAILING LOCAL TIME, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in a sealed envelope(s) to:

James Morani, Town Manager

Town of Abingdon

133 West Main Street

P.O. Box 789

Abingdon, Virginia 24212

Mark your envelope(s) in the lower right-hand corner to read:

LEASE BID

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2021

3:00 P.M.

HPRB Agenda for February 3, 2021

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda for February 1, 2021

 

Notice of Vacancy for Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee

 

2021 Annual Business License Application

 

TOWN OF ABINGDON

133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      

January 26, 2021

Annual Business License Application

            The Town of Abingdon, Virginia has mailed via U. S. Postal Service, first-class mail, the annual business license application. This application is required for all new and existing businesses in the Town pursuant to the Town of Abingdon Code Section 18-28. License Required.  

            THE APPLICATION IS DUE ON MARCH 1, 2021 BY 5:00 pm. Any applications filed after March 1, 2021, shall be subject to penalty and interest.  Applications can be mailed to Abingdon Town Hall, Finance Department, P. O. Box 789, Abingdon, Virginia 24212 or delivered to the Town Hall located at 133 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA.

            If you are a business in the Town of Abingdon and do not receive your business license application by January 31, 2021, by mail, please contact the Finance Department, 276-525-1464, to request an application. 

Upcoming Tree Removal on Town Property or Public Right-Of-Way

The Town of Abingdon has received several inquiries about upcoming tree removals located on Town property or public right-of-way. 

 The following is background information on these trees:

·       Sycamore Trees (3), east side of Court Street, from Plumb Alley to Main Street – The root systems on these trees have lifted and broken surrounding sidewalk, curb and gutter, and street pavement. This has created pedestrian safety issues, affected storm drainage, and resulted in the uneven pavement in the parking lane. As the trees continue to grow, the damage will spread, and they also become a damage risk to the adjacent buildings. We are considering new configurations of sidewalk and space for trees and vegetation, possibly including widened sidewalk, tree plantings between parking spaces, or a vegetated median.

·       Sycamore Tree, at Town Creek crossing, Walden Road and Valley Street “S-curve” – The trunk of this tree is partially obstructing the flow through the stormwater pipes under the pavement. We need to have full capacity in these pipes to carry Town Creek, especially during large rain events.

·       Hemlock Tree – Fields Penn House – This tree, on the west side of the house, was crowded out in its growth by larger adjacent trees. The tree grew to lean directly toward the house. Given the significant investment in restoration at Fields-Penn and the fragility of Hemlock trees, we think it is in the best interest of the Town to remove this tree.

 These matters were discussed at the October and November Abingdon Tree Commission meetings. The mission of the Abingdon Tree Commission is to promote a safe and healthy urban forest in Abingdon through the planting, care, and management of site-appropriate trees on Town property and rights-of-way and to provide resources and advice to Town residents on the care and management of their trees. For anyone interested in attending these meetings, they are usually held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. You may also contact the Public Works Department or Town Arborist at 276-628-3167.

Notice of Vacancy for Redevelopment and Housing Authority

 

Board of Viewers Meeting on January 26, 2021

 

Planning Commission Agenda for January 25, 2021

 

Town Council Mid-Month Meeting Agenda for January 19, 2021

 

Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare Workers

 

TOWN OF ABINGDON

133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            

January 6, 2021                                                                                           

Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare Workers

The Town of Abingdon, Virginia is pleased to join in the national campaign #LightsUp4Heroes. We encourage everyone to “Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare Workers” until January 31, 2021. After nine months of fighting COVID-19, healthcare workers are feeling exhausted and are needing support more than ever. The twinkling of holiday lights provides everyone with an emotional boost, and these lights have become a sign of hope and normalcy. By leaving these lights up, it is a way to say thank you to those who work in the healthcare profession, and an easy way to help.

“This national campaign ties in with the Apricot Ribbon Campaign, and shows that our community is willing to support our healthcare workers,” said Mayor Derek Webb. “The Town of Abingdon will leave holiday lighting up on Main Street through January in hopes that we can boost the spirits of our regional healthcare workers while they fight the COVID-19 battle.”

We are asking citizens, businesses, and the community to do the following to show support:

1.     Keep your holiday lights up until January 31, 2021.

2.     Help spread this message by sharing photos of your holiday lights throughout January on social media with the hashtag- #LightsUp4Heroes, and tag a healthcare worker or facility to say thank you.

3.     Continue to thank our healthcare workers for all they are doing to end this pandemic.

“As we continue to combat COVID-19, it is so encouraging to see the outpouring of support from our community for our healthcare professionals,” says Johnston Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, John Jeter. “Together, we are doing everything possible to slow the spread of this virus amidst unprecedented challenges, and the continued support from our community helps to motivate our team every day. We will continue to help our community navigate the COVID-19 situation as safely as possible. We will get through this together.”

Another way to do your part and show support for healthcare workers, remember to wash your hands, wear a mask, and social distance.

(Updated)BZA Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2021:

 

EDA Meeting Notice for January 14, 2021

 

Notice of Vacancy for the Redevelopment and Housing Authority

 

Meeting Notice for Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee on January 25, 2021