County of Albemarle

10/22/2026

Our partners on the President’s Council on UVA–Community Partnerships are hosting a community dialogue, “Prevention as Community Wellbeing,” on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 pm at The Center at Belvedere. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share your voice. Learn more, view additional information, and RSVP information for the event are in the post below 🔽🔽🔽

Calling all community members! Join the President’s Council on UVA-Community Partnerships for a community dialogue on "Prevention as Community Wellbeing" on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:30pm at The Center at Belvedere.

Come share a meal, learn more about local community safety initiatives, and share perspectives on community-driven approaches to safety, with a focus on prevention efforts.

To RSVP, visit: https://forms.gle/eGkGZjd5Jj8ESFYp8

For questions, email [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

Reminder: Early Voting is Underway in Albemarle County for the 2026 November General Election

🗳️Register to vote by this Friday, October 23. The last day to register to vote in upcoming General Election is October 23.

To vote by mail, you must apply for an absentee ballot by 5 pm October 23. You can mail your ballot to the Voter Registration Office at the County Office Building, 1600 5th Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22902 by using the pre-addressed envelope sent with your mail-in ballot, or drop it in the drop box located at the front entrance to the building. Get your mail-in ballot application today.

⭐If you miss the October 23 deadline, you can use Same Day Registration to cast a provisional ballot in-person if you are eligible to register to vote. However, if you're already registered in a different locality and need to update your registration, you might qualify to cast a non-provisional ballot instead. For more details on eligibility for Same Day Registration, please contact the Elections Office.

Learn more about the upcoming election and other important related deadlines ✨ Watch the latest 29News Community Conversation segment with Jonell McFadden, General Registrar & Director of Elections: 📺 ▶️

General Registrar & Director of Elections Jonell McFadden

10/21/2026

Join us on October 26 for the Three Notched Trail Public Meeting!

Come explore the newly proposed preferred route for this 24 mile shared use path and share your feedback with the project team. ✨

📍 Henley Middle School
🕒 6:30–8:30 pm (Presentation at 6:45)
You’ll be able to review large maps of the proposed trail, learn how the route was selected, and share your input as the project moves forward.

Can’t attend? An online map + survey go live on October 27 at
👉 https://engage.albemarle.org/three-notched-trail-master-plan

Let’s shape our community's future together! 💬🌿🚴‍♀️

10/20/2026

Reminder! There’s still time to share your thoughts on litter and plastic pollution in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

📅Community members are invited to join virtual focus groups on October 27 and November 19. Your input will help shape a cleaner, greener community — and selected participants will receive $25 for their time.

Don’t forget to complete the screening survey by Wednesday, October 21. 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THHSJBV Selected participants will be contacted by Friday, October 23.

Let’s make a difference together!

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10/19/2026

Have ideas about reducing litter and plastic pollution in Charlottesville and Albemarle County?

The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are hosting two virtual focus groups for community members on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, November 19. Your input will help shape a new local campaign for a cleaner, greener community.

Participants selected for the focus groups will receive $25 for their time.

Interested? Fill out the screening survey by Wednesday, October 21 🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THHSJBV Those selected will be notified by Friday, October 23.

Let’s work together to keep our community clean!

10/15/2026

Every time it rains, stormwater can wash fertilizers, pet waste, and harmful chemicals from our yards into local streams and rivers. Installing a rain barrel at home is an effective way to reduce this pollution while also conserving water.

Join our partners at the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at the James River Brewery, 561 Valley St, Scottsville, VA on Thursday, October 22, at 6 pm.

Learn more about this upcoming event in the post below 🔽🔽🔽

Rain Barrel Workshop at James River Brewery in Town of Scottsville, VA
Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Location: James River Brewery, 561 Valley Street, Scottsville, VA

Fee: $50.00

Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at James River Brewery in Scottsville on Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and DIY rain barrel installation kit.

Registration link: https://jotform.com/form/262106197882160

10/14/2026

Join us for the Three Notched Trail (3NT) Public Meeting on Monday, October 26 at Henley Middle School!

Learn about the proposed preferred route of the proposed 24-mile shared-use path connecting western Albemarle County to the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Hear about the design choices, view large route maps, and share your feedback directly with the project team.

📅Event Details:
• Date: Monday, October 26
• Time: 6:30–8:30 pm (Presentation starts at 6:45 pm)
• Location: Henley Middle School, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA

🔔Can’t attend in person? Get involved online via the map and survey starting October 27 at:
https://engage.albemarle.org/three-notched-trail-master-plan

Plus, check out this 29News Community Conversation featuring Kevin McDermott, Albemarle County’s Deputy Director of Planning, discussing the Three Notched Trail:
▶️ https://www.29news.com/video/2026/10/13/community-conversation-kevin-mcdermott-with-albemarle-county-community-development-10-13-26/

Deputy Director of Planning Kevin McDermott

10/12/2026

Welcome to Monday Minute with Albemarle County! Stay informed with a quick 60-second overview of key updates and events happening across Albemarle County this week. From local initiatives to upcoming meetings and community programs, here's what you need to know!

This week, we cover a Transportation Fund, Drug Take Back Day, and Crime Prevention Month! 🚃

10/06/2026

Need help getting to an important appointment?

Older adults and people with disabilities in the Charlottesville region may be eligible for transportation assistance when other options aren’t available or suitable.

PATH’s Transportation Assistance Fund can help eligible residents with transportation costs after options such as public transit, paratransit, volunteer drivers, family support, and insurance-covered transportation have been explored.

Eligible applicants include:
• Adults age 65 and older
• People with disabilities
• Individuals who meet income guidelines and lack another suitable transportation option
• Resident of Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, or Nelson

Know someone who may need help? Residents, caregivers, healthcare providers, social workers, case managers, and community organizations can contact PATH.

📞 PATH Helpline: 888-879-7379
🔗 Learn more or request assistance: pathva.org/taf