by admin | Jul 2, 2004 | Uncategorized
CITY”S ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE MARINA The City of Richmond will host its annual “Third of July Fireworks Display” on Saturday, July 3, 2004, 9:00pm, along the Richmond Marina. Attendees should arrive early for the best spots, and bring a...
by admin | Jul 2, 2004 | Uncategorized
On April 13, 2004, the City Council passed Resolution 62-04, authorizing certain actions intended to result in the establishment of Quiet Zones at grade crossings where rail traffic passes through Richmond and to provide a solution to the long trains that back up...
by admin | Jul 1, 2004 | Uncategorized
In preparation for consideration of potential ballot issues to raise additional revenue, the Richmond City Council authorized retention of Evans/McDonough Company, Incorporated, to poll a random sample of 403 likely Richmond voters. The Evans of Evans/McDonough is...
by admin | Jun 24, 2004 | Uncategorized
Like an alcoholic pronouncing himself sober after switching from a bottle of whiskey to a case of beer, the Richmond City Council congratulated itself and City staff for producing and adopting a “balanced” budget for FY 2004-2005. The vote was 7-2, with...
by admin | Jun 20, 2004 | Uncategorized
It is my own sixtieth year and as fitting a time as any to recognize this Fathers Day by remembering my own father, who died four years ago, a couple of months after his 83rd birthday. My father, Thomas Franklin Butt was born March 26, 1917, in Eureka Springs,...
by admin | Jun 19, 2004 | Uncategorized
Keeping up with issues and events in Richmond”s diverse and far flung neighborhoods is much facilitated by the Internet. Many neighborhood councils either have websites or distribute newsletters via email. Those with websites include: North and East Neighborhood...