Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Last Night The Planning Commission Said No To NGIC Developer

Last night the Albemarle Planning Commission unanimously decided that a developer who owns property near the National Ground Intelligence Center in Albemarle should not be allowed to add land into the county’s designated growth area.

This could jeopardize the expansion of NGIC. Army officials had planned to bring 820 new jobs to our area by 2011, with the addition of a $60 million facility.

It is now up to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to make the final decision. They will take up this issue, and work on the Places29 plan.

Read more at DailyProgress.com:

http://dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173353227877&path=!news

Do you think the Albemarle County Planning Commission should have decided for or against the NGIC expansion project? Please post a comment.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Weekly Deal: Halloween Goodies!

K-Mart - Halloween Costumes 50% Off Online
In an online only sale, K-Mart takes 40% off all Halloween costumes and throws in free shipping. Choose from many styles for both children and adults. Sale ends 10/27/2007.




K-Mart - Free Halloween Candy Coupon
Keep the little ghosts and goblins happy this Halloween with this free bag of candy from K-Mart. With this printable coupon you can get a bag of select candy, with a regular retail price of $2.79. A few of the treats to choose from are Payday, Kit Kat, Almond Joy, Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, and others. See coupon for details. Expires 10/31/2007.



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Toys 'R' Us - Halloween Store: Up To 50% off + Free Shipping
There's still time to get fright night necessities from the Halloween Store at Toys 'R' Us. In addition to costumes, find make-up, hair, nails, Halloween movies, and books. The Giggling Elmo costume shown here is now just $17.49 (reg. $34.99). While supplies last.




Big Lots - 25% Off One Halloween Item Coupon
Decorate the home, or dress up the kids. No matter which, use this printable coupon from Big Lots to save 25% off any one Halloween item. HURRY! Expires 10/26/2007.


Enjoy these spooky Halloween savings!

If you know of more deals, please post a comment and share!

Karen
www.move2va.com