PUBLIC NOTICES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING - FY21 BUDGET SUMMARY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF CREWE FY21 BUDGET SUMMARY The Crewe Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crewe Library located at 400 Tyler Street to receive comments on the proposed FY21 budget. Please note this public hearing will be closed to the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, anyone wishing to provide comments on the proposed budget may do so by sending an email to the Town Manager, Brian S. Thrower at bthrower@townofcrewe.com or Town Clerk, Tiffany Sisk at tiffanydumond@townofcrewe.comup to one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Comments may also be mailed to Town Hall, 125 E. Carolina Avenue, Crewe, VA 23930. Below is a synopsis of the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. The Town is proposing to increase the cigarette tax by $0.23 per pack. The proposed new rate will be $0.50 per pack. General Fund $2,170,876 Water Fund $1,096,000 Sewer Fund $2,210,307 Cemetery Fund $5,000 Total: $5,482,183 Brian S. Thrower Town Manager bthrower@townofcrewe.com (434) 645-9453 CREWE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF CREWE PLANNING COMMISSION The Crewe Planning Commission will meet on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crewe Library and Conference Center, 414 Tyler Street, Crewe, Virginia. Please note this meeting will be closed to the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, anyone wishing to provide comments may do so by sending an email to the Town Manager, Brian S. Thrower at bthrower@townofcrewe.com or Town Clerk, Tiffany Sisk at tiffanydumond@townofcrewe.com up to one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Comments may also be mailed to Town Hall, 125 E. Carolina Avenue, Crewe, VA 23930. Brian S. Thrower Town Manager bthrower@townofcrewe.com (434) 645-9453 bthrower@townofcrewe.com. USDA Rural Development Application Submittal Please be informed that the Crewe Town Council will discuss submittal of an application to USDA Rural Development to finance a police vehicle at its Monday, May 11, 2020 meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening at the Crewe Library located at 400 Tyler Street, Crewe, VA 23930. For more information or to submit comments prior to the meeting please contact Brian S. Thrower, Town Manager, Town of Crewe at (434) 645-9453 or bthrower@townofcrewe.com. Town Office Closure Town of Crewe Operating Hours & Status: The Town Office & Crewe Police Department building will continue to be closed to the public until further notice. The Town Office & Crewe Police Department will be staffed with administrative personnel during normal operating hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. who can assist our citizens over the phone and via email. Our Citizens are encouraged to call ahead before attempting to visit any Town of Crewe building location in person. All emergency and/or life threatening calls should be directed to 911. Non-emergency calls and general questions for the Crewe Police Department can be made to (434) 645-7472 during normal office hours. All after hours police related calls should be directed to Nottoway Sheriff's Office at (434) 645-9044. Citizen's can pay their water/sewer bills, taxes etc. over the phone or by dropping payment in the drop box slot located beside the front door of the Town Office. Zoning Permits, Utility Agreement Forms, & Business License Forms are available online, or can be faxed or emailed to you. Once completed those forms can be returned by fax, email, drop box or call the Town Office to set up an appointment for drop off. Contact Numbers: Police - (434) 645-7472 Utilities/Town Manager's Office - (434) 645-9453 Nottoway Sheriff's Office - (434) 645-9044 For information and guidelines on COVID-19 please visit the following websites: Virginia Department of Health at: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/ Center for Disease Control at: https://www.cdc.gov/ Executive Orders - Office of the Governor https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf Council Meetings TOWN OF CREWE The regularly scheduled meetings of the Crewe Town Council are closed to the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate your understanding and support during these uncertain times. Brian S. Thrower Town Manager Town of Crewe Budget Work Session TOWN OF CREWE Budget Work Sessions The Crewe Town Council will hold its Budget Work Session Meetings on the following dates: Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Please note these meetings will be closed to the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Town will be providing public access to the meetings via Facebook Live, should citizens wish to participate in the meetings. To access the Facebook Live video visit the Town of Crewe Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownOfCrewe/beginning at 6:30 p.m. on April 9, 2020. The video will remain available on the Town of Crewe Facebook page even after the meeting. Anyone wishing to have public comment may do so by sending an email the Town Manager, Brian S. Thrower at bthrower@townofcrewe.com or Town Clerk, Tiffany Sisk at tiffanydumond@townofcrewe.comup to one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Brian S. Thrower Town Manager Town of Crewe Proposed FY21 Budget Click the below link for a detailed view of the Proposed FY21 Budget for the Town of Crewe https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A82f33c4e-6baf-471c-a057-39f05437c1c2 COVID-19 Response Crewe Pandemic Relief Plan The purpose of the Town's emerging COVID-19 Relief Plan is to focus on the community's overall well-being. The goal is to connect citizens to the resources they need to heal, to stay informed, and to stay connected. FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE TODAY! Pre-registration is no longer required for COVID-19 vaccination through the Virginia Department of Health. If you are age 12 or older and have not yet been fully vaccinated, please visit Vaccinate.Virginia.gov now to find vaccination clinics near you. Many clinics offer walk-in service in addition to appointments. If you have any questions, please call 877-VAX-in-VA (877-829-4682), Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 additional languages. Video assistance in American Sign Language is available at Vaccinate.Virginia.gov. Use the vaccine finder to find a location near you https://www.vaccines.gov Encuentre vacunas contra el COVID-19 cerca de usted! Ya no se requiere el registro previo para la vacunación COVID-19 a través del Departamento de Salud de Virginia. Si tiene 12 años o más y aún no se ha vacunado por completo, visite Vaccinate.Virginia.gov ahora para encontrar clínicas de vacunación cerca de usted. Muchas clínicas ofrecen servicio sin cita previa además de las citas. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 877-VAX-in-VA (877-829-4682), de lunes a sábado de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. La asistencia está disponible en inglés, español y más de 100 idiomas adicionales. La asistencia por video en lenguaje de señas estadounidense está disponible en Vaccinate.Virginia.gov. Grocery Gift Card Program Through partnership with the Lions Club, the Crewe Police Department has 25 gift cards for individuals and families who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic (loss of income, underemployment, job loss). Applicants must be 18 years or older, a resident of the Town of Crewe, and attest to financial hardship derived from the pandemic. Submission of an application does not indicate approval. After applications have been screened the department will notify and hand deliver the gift cards to the selected recipients. Contact Tiffany Clay, tclay@townofcrewe.com Find Application Here https://forms.gle/4jXFSPNqwtqiYoWq9 VDH and VDEM Open Community Vaccination Clinic in Nottoway The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Virginia National Guard, will open a Community Vaccination Clinic in Nottoway County. This event begins on April 19. To view the complete press release click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR6LHs0hNbeZuB-qNHhpB6CjJJNb_P6KE06svjh4G5yULRo1fmpPtELqU9M1PI921jCGHmh80gvlpKb/pub COVID-19 Resource List This list was created to help keep our residents informed of state and local resources available in response to COVID-19. This document will be updated as necessary. To view the complete resource list click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOxpmJJj4VZwu5EAq8XaAV2mgx6nOEANv5r5eidp87wfKyWOH3vvAzjmUJlQopn5eYqgWZ8MO6pRQt/pub COVID-19 Response - Mental Health Awareness Events Crewe Cares: Virtual Conversation Join us May 18 at 7:00 pm as we celebrate mental health and work to make our community stronger, safer, and more dynamic. The panel consists of representatives from Virginia Family Services, Virginia Rural Health Association, Service Dogs of VA, and VA C.O.P.E.S. The goal is to start necessary conversations that provide insight on nutrition, family counseling services, PTSD, and coping resources for uncertain times. This is a free event. Complete a registration form to receive login information. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/WrYMDhMTQ285QmaeA COVID-19 Response Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Helping Households Connect During the Pandemic The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an onlineor mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311 Apply Here: How to Apply - EBBP (getemergencybroadband.org) COVID-19 Respuesta - Beneficio De Emergencia Para Internet (EBB) Ayudando a los hogares a mantenerse conectados durante la pandemia Los afiliados pueden usar los siguientes párrafos en sus boletines o campañas por correo electrónico. La Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones ha dado inicio a un programa temporal que ofrece ayuda a los hogares con problemas para pagar sus servicios de Internet durante la pandemia de COVID-19. El Beneficio De Emergencia Para Internet (EBB) te proporciona máximo $50 de descuento al mes para tu servicio de Internet; máximo $75 de descuento al mes para hogares elegibles en Territorios Tribales y un descuento único de hasta $100 por una computadora portátil, computadora de escritorio o una tableta electrónica a través de un proveedor participante. Los hogares elegibles pueden inscribirse directamente a través de alguno de los proveedores de Internet participantes o a través de la Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC, por sus siglas en inglés), en línea o por correo. Para obtener más información sobre este programa, incluyendo tu elegibilidad y cómo inscribirte, llama al 833-511-0311 o visita www.fcc.gov/bandaanchaprestacion Upcoming Community Event - Crewe Cares - Health Chat! Tuesday August 10, 2021 | 8:30 A.M. EST (CREWE, VA) -- The Crewe Police Department will partner with the Virginia Department of Health, Piedmont Health District, and WSVS to host community conversations on COVID-19 vaccines and general health topics. The Crewe Police Department has created a survey any individual, resident/non-resident, can complete with questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 and general health. The dates for future events will be released on the Crewe Police Department's Facebook Page and the local newspaper. For any questions call the Town Office, 434-645-9453. Link to the survey: https://forms.gle/vwDso8WMjCuyidBA7 Upcoming Event - DEA Drug Take Back Day! Saturday October 23, 2021 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Safely disposing of medications can protect individuals from accidental and/or deliberate misuse, can prevent meds from entering groundwater, and protect wildlife. Participating location(s) in/near Nottoway: Blackstone Police Department 101 W Elm St, Blackstone VA Link to website: Take Back Day (dea.gov) Link to Flyer:https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTztEYE_FGRHx3t7ECdUrpJtNTrirtdtyr1_WKvO_2NeZg6vdrO67_tqF1RUSQsaOX7khOJ-Vut-Xb-/pub Upcoming Community Event - Crewe Cares - Let's Prepare! Saturday September 18, 2021 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST September is National Preparedness Month! The theme this year is "Prepare to Protect! Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love!" A timely message as we learn to navigate everyday life with COVID-19. There is a greater need for precaution and prior planning. Disaster, as our community knows, can strike at any moment and leave you in a devastated state with no immediate assistance. How you prepare today will change how your recovery looks. The time to prepare is extinguished the second a disaster or emergency occurs. So join us as we prepare for our families, our neighbors, and our community. Full list of acceptable items: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQk8FsOQilfX7beLVJmuY5v4SphK8bjdcl377qJcBWwGO5GSQCzNv8U_gB3fzZrzNrFo2pmNnRnQzJq/pub Join Our Network "Planning ahead is one of the most important aspects of successfully navigating an emergency situation. Having the right supplies in place and being ready for potential issues is critical." - Soraya Sutherlin, Certified Emergency Manager This network is open to businesses, agencies, organizations, and individuals who are willing to collaborate efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and other incidents requiring a unified response. Joining our network will allow us to minimize the unnecessary duplication of effort by pooling resources, increasing communication, plan and launch community wide initiatives, and create long-term change in our community. Join Today - https://forms.gle/MiCSvk1XmhqLgAPV8 Copyright © 2019 Town Of Crewe - All Rights Reserved. Powered by GoDaddy