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Welcome to the official Town of Cape Charles Newsletter. This publication is available by submitting your email address to gazette@capecharles.org or by contacting the Town Office at 757-331-3259 x10.
The purpose of this electronic newsletter is to pass factual, informative and timely information to the citizens of Cape Charles and to any other individuals who have a business, property, travel or historical interest in our Town.
The information contained in this newsletter is considered to be the "official word" on the Town’s activities as noted by our Town Manager. The Cape Charles Gazette will be a news source that will report weekly events, upcoming Town activities, articles of interest to our citizens, Town projects, safety & security issues, and emergency announcements.
We hope that you will enjoy receiving the Cape Charles Gazette.
For additional information please go to the Town’s website at http://www.capecharles.org/or contact us at gazette@capecharles.org.
TOWN HARBOR
Smitty Dize, Harbor Master, reported that he and his crew continue their efforts toward applying for the Boating Infrastructure Grant that the Town is hoping will bring extra monies into our Harbor. Smitty said the application is due to Richmond, VA not later than Friday, August 22, 2008.
He further stated that the Harbor Staff continues their weeding, mulching, painting, cleaning and assembling materials for their Oil Spill Kits.
PLANNING
Tom Bonadeo, Town Planner, reported that he assisted the staff in a public hearing regarding property along Route 642 and noted that the Planning Commission scheduled two (2) additional meetings this month to work on the property on Route 642 and additional work on the Town’s COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Tom continues to work with the potential new land owners on the Rosenwald School regarding Historic Tax Credits and Zoning issues.
Tom has also been working in the Old Cape Charles High School in the attempts to claim un-used furniture for the Town’s new office space and has been assisting the PWD with the re-construction of the new Town office space.
Tom reported that he has been working with a local citizen on the submission of a work project to the Historic review Board.
LIBRARY & TOWN CLERK
Ann Rutledge, Town Librarian, reported that the Summer Toddler Preschool Storytime was held last week and fifteen (15) children and their caregivers attended the event. Last week’s theme was "Chirps, Clicks & Buzzes" and the special treat was "tiny cookies". Ann said that this was the final Catch the Reading Bug Summer Program but the Storytime presentations will continue. The Reading Bug Program was considered to be a great success in the Town of Cape Charles. Congratulations to Ann, Dee and the Friends of the Library for a very successful summer of reading.
Last Wednesday’s Summer Kids Movie Night saw seventeen (17) young citizens attend the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Wonder movie and this coming Wednesday’s movie for our younger citizens is Mulan. Summer Teen Movie Night had eleven (11) young men and women attend the screening of Spiderman 3 and will present Transformers this coming week. These movie nights are sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Cape Charles Committee on Children & Youth and the Town of Cape Charles.
Ann is proud to report that on Friday, August 08, 2008, the Town Library was honored to host eleven (11) children from the Migrant Headstart Program from our sister Town of Cheriton. Ann read some books on travel and enjoyed the children as much as they enjoyed our Library. These honored guests are most welcome to our Library and we hope they return soon.
The interviews for the position of Town Clerk were held on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The seventeen (17) applicants who applied for the position were experienced and talented and the Town is now looking at the final five (5) applicants for the Town Clerk position that will be selected by the Mayor and Town Council.
RECREATION
Second Summer Slam Winners Crowned
Area youth from 6 to 18 came out on Saturday, August 9, to compete in the second Summer Slam 2008 Basketball Tournament at Town Park in Cape Charles. The tournament featured Double Elimination Two-on-Two Playoffs for ages 13 to 18, Shoot around Contests for ages 6 – 8 and 9 - 12 and a Free Throw Shooting Contest for all youth.
Representing Southeast Expeditions, Bryon Powell and Brandon Spady won first place in two-on-two team play. Second place went to Darius Townsend and Cory Reid, representing Sun Trust Bank. The first place trophy for 6 – 8 Year Old Shoot Around Contests was awarded to Keyon Voyles. Other 6 – 8 year old winners were Casey Newman (2nd place), Jacorey Kellam (3rd place) and Brian Fisher (4th place). Eli Newman was the first place winner in the 9 – 12 age groups. Other winners in this age group were: Kevin Voyes (2nd place), Malik McCaskill (3rd place), and Ashley Fulton (4th place). Free Throw Contest winners were Darius Townsend (1st place), Tyrese Butler (2nd place), Brandon Spady (3rd Place), and Ashley Fulton (4th Place).
The final Summer Slam will be held Saturday, August 23 at Cape Charles Town Park from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It will feature tournament play for 13 – 18 year olds, Shoot Around Contests for 6 – 12 year olds, two-on-two tournament play for 6 – 12 year olds, and Free Throw Contests for all ages. Trophies will be awarded for all events. Players who participate on a tournament team receive an event T-shirt.
The Summer Slam Basketball Tournaments are part of a series of new youth activities and events sponsored by the Town and the Cape Charles Committee on Children and Youth.
Eight local businesses and organizations are joining the Town of Cape Charles to sponsor the Summer Slam 2008: Birdie’s Bayside Mini Golf, Rayfield’s Pharmacy, Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty, New Ravenna, Southeast Expeditions, Sun Trust Bank, American Legion Post 56 (SAL), and Cape Charles Coffee House.
Community spectators are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Slam tournaments. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food and drinks will be available from local vendors. Event T-Shirts will be on sale at the final Tournament for a donation of $5.00. Proceeds from T-Shirt sales benefit the New Generation Youth Club.
For additional information about Summer Slam 2008, contact Tad Taborn, Town of Cape Charles Recreation Coordinator at 331-3259 or Roberta Newman, Chair, CCCCY, at 331-3151 or visit www.capecharles.org.
PUBLIC WORKS
Dave Fauber, Director of Public Works, reported that Patrick Christman and Shannon Miller from the Waste Water Treatment Plant recently returned from classes in Charlottesville, VA regarding a Laboratory Practices Conference. This involved laboratory studies, classes, computer related activities and seminars on waste water treatment.
Dave said that the PWD continues their work on refurbishing the Town Hall Conference Room into Town offices. The new offices on the second floor will contain the Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk, Planner, Assistant to the Planner and a smaller conference room. The public is invited to view the work that the PWD is accomplishing during normal working hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
The PWD received their new dump truck last week to replace the dump truck that was involved in an accident in April 2008. This "new" dump truck is actually a "used" 2006 Ford F350 (with 15,000 miles) that the Town paid $22,000.00 for. This $22,000.00 was less than the $25,000 the Town originally budgeted for and it came at a time when a second truck was necessary to complete many ongoing Town projects.
POLICE
Chief David Eder reported that on Thursday, August 07, 2008 a 6 year old female resident was approached by two (2) unidentified men who attempted to lure her into their vehicle in the vicinity of the Mason Avenue & Strawberry Street area of the Town of Cape Charles.
This incident occurred between the hours of 3:00 to 3:30 PM and the 6 year old reported the incident immediately to her parents who requested that this information be made public ASAP. The information that has been reported to date includes the following:
- There were two unidentified men in a "boxy" black car that was described as being covered with rust.
- The driver of the vehicle was described as a White male and the passenger, who exited the vehicle and spoke to the 6 year old child, was described as a "balding" Black male.
- The Mother of the 6 year old stated that the child told her that the unidentified Black male "chased" her down Strawberry Street (Northbound) in his attempts to lure the child into the vehicle.
- There were two (2) unidentified pre-teens who witnessed this event.
- The Cape Charles Police Department responded to this incident and a search of the area for the vehicle and unidentified men met with negative results.
- The vehicle was last seen proceeding west bound on Mason Avenue traveling towards the Beach.
- Anyone having information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Cape Charles Police Department at 331-3096/331-1817 or the Northampton County Sheriff at 911 or 678-0490.
Investigative efforts continue. Please contact the police if you have any information regarding this incident. All information provided to the police will be held in strict confidence.
The Cape Charles Police Department has received their new utility vehicle and it has been on patrol since last week in the alleyways, on the Beach and the Historic District. The Town expects to save on gas expenses and help the environment with this new vehicle. The CCPD will continue to utilize and "wear test" this vehicle and the Town will later make a determination whether to purchase additional, similar cost saving vehicles.
ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER & TOWN MANAGER
Cape Charles is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!
The Town of Cape Charles is seeking four (4) citizens who are interested in volunteering their time in assisting their community for the following Commission /Boards:
Planning Commission –One (1) citizen needed
The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Town Council for planning-related matters. The Planning Commission's responsibilities include reviewing Zoning Ordinance amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments, conditional use permit applications, and rezoning applications. Regular sessions are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. Public hearings and work sessions are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Wetlands and Coastal Dune Board-Two (2) citizens needed
The Wetlands and Coastal Dune Board reviews applications for certain activities in wetlands and dune areas. Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis. The Town's Wetlands Ordinance can be found in Appendix E of the Zoning Ordinance. The Coastal Primary Sand Dune Ordinance can be found in Appendix C of the Zoning Ordinance.
Harbor Historic District Review Board-One (1) citizen needed
This is the latest addition to the Town of Cape Charles’ Commission & Boards. The purpose of the Harbor District Review Board is to review and make recommendations to the Town regarding architectural designs on the developments in and around the Town’s Harbor.
For additional information contact Town Planner Tom Bonadeo at 757-331-3259 x15 or email Tom at planner@capecharles.org.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The St. Charles Catholic Church will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Charles Catholic Church. Every donor will receive a limited edition American Red Cross T-Shirt and be registered to win a $500.00 gas card or a 2008 Pontiac Solstice Convertible. Reserve your time now with Chris Bannon at 757-331-2206.
Thank you again for the privilege and opportunity to serve this great Town and all the citizens here.
We are now in the Hurricane Season and adverse weather is likely to occur on the Eastern Shore and everyone needs to be "individually ready".
The Town of Cape Charles has recently installed a Flood/Severe Weather Warning Siren in the Historic District of Town. It is located on Mason Avenue across the street from the service station. In the event that the siren goes off, please tune to one of the following broadcast stations for severe flood or weather information and directions.
| RADIO STATIONS | TV STATIONS |
WGH 1310 AM & 97.3 FM |
WTKR CHANNEL 3 |
In the event of an electrical outage, please pay attention for information and directions from the Police & Fire Department who will broadcast information & directions in a mobile manner from their emergency vehicles.
"Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
St. Francis of Assisi
Joe Vaccaro
Town Manager
Town of Cape Charles, VA
757-331-3259 x20
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