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3/19/20 Special Meeting of the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority

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The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority will hold a special meeting at the Enterprise Building, 23372 Front Street, in Accomac, Virginia on March 19, 2020 at 9:00 am. Call to Order Motion to consider inspection policy changes. Motion to consider continuing resolution. Other Emergency Matters Public Participation Adjourn

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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Open February 24 – February 28, 2020

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The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Monday, February 24 until Friday, February 28, 2020. Applicants will be required to return a complete application by Friday, February 28, 2020 in person. No incomplete applications will be accepted. Applicants will need: Valid Photo ID for All Persons 18…

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Senate Bill 1599 – Incentives to use the Columbia Aquifer

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There is some exciting news out of the General Assembly for Eastern Shore groundwater protection. The State Water Control Board has been directed to adopt incentives to use groundwater from the Columbia Aquifer. Since the mid 1990s, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee has encouraged irrigation use from the surficial aquifer (Columbia) over…

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Tyson Announces Going Forward They Will Drill into the Columbia Aquifer for Their Cool Cell Pads, Where Columbia Water is Available

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At the February 21, 2018 Accomack Board of Supervisors meeting, Tyson Foods’ Kevin Taylor announced that going forward, Tyson will drill into the Columbia Aquifer for their Cool Cell Pads, where Columbia water is available. Accomack County Chairman Robert Crockett introduced the representatives and stated that at a meeting on February 6, 2018, Chairman Crockett,…

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Section 8 Five Year Plan & Comment Period Open

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The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority is soliciting comments on its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program 5-yr Plan.  The Plan outlines the agency’s goals, objectives with regard its Section 8 Program and affordable housing.  Copies of the Plan are available at the offices of the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority and at Section 8 Plan 2015-2019. This…

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JLARC Report – Economic Development Incentives & Film Incentives

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The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission have released two draft reports on economic development incentives and film incentives. Virginia spent $1.5 billion on economic development incentives from FY10 to FY16 (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2016). Three thousand three hundred and seventy-nine projects received grants. Completed projects created 45,000 jobs and $7.5 billion…

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Governor McAuliffe Announces More Than $8.8 Million in Community Development Block Grants – Eastville Rural Health Center Funded

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The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission is pleased to release the Governor’s announcement that the Eastville Rural Health Center will receive $700,000 in CDBG funds. A-NPDC assisted Northampton County and Rural Health by writing the grant application. This year was competitive with over $25 million in requests. The state will fund $8.8 million of the requests….

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Governor McAuliffe Announces $2 Million in Rural Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Awards, Accomack & Northampton Among 12 Rural Localities to Receive Funding

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Today, the Governor made the following announcement that will provide for $280,000 in funding to the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority, matched with $40,000 in program income funds from the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance, to make needed repairs to up to seven houses within the region. This is a new program and details will be…

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