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Welcome to the West Ghent Civic League Website
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West Ghent is a vibrant, urban neighborhood defined in Article II of the WGCL BYLAWS as "that area North of the Elizabeth River, West of Hampton Blvd, and south of the railroad tracks bordering Jeff Robertson Park in the City of Norfolk, Virginia."
2013 General Meeting Schedule:
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Jan 15th
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April 16th
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Sept 17th
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Nov 19th
Meetings are held at the W.H. Taylor Elementary School Media Center / Library starting at 7pm.
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New Items of Interest
Midtown Tunnel/Downtown Tunnel/MLK Extension Project
Information from the lead public agency (VDOT) involved is here: www.midtowntunnel.org
Information from the private consortium contracted to manage the project (Elizabeth River Crossings LLC) is here: http://www.erc-info.com/
Light Rail
Important Information for West Ghent Residents
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Animal Advocacy
Garage/Yard/Estate Sales
To see a listing of sales throughout the Hampton Roads area click here.
note: WGCL is not affiliated in anyway with the events listed and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information which is subject to change without advanced notice.
Nearby Civic Leagues
Your Elected Officials
Click here for a current slate of national elected officials representing West Ghent residents. Click here for Virginia state elected officials Click here for local city elected officials. Note: We have split districts for National and State representation within our area. Use your full 9 digit zip code or street address when using the search tools on the websites to ensure you get the correct answer.
The Green Zone
SPSA
Q: How can I properly dispose of left-over paints, thinners, chemicals, car batteries, etc.?
A: Call SPSA at 424-4297 for their Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Stations locations and hours
Property Assessments (and more)
Look up various information about your home including tax assessments. Click the map below:
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"City of Norfolk's Newsletter".
Join WGCL
Membership is open to any resident, property owner, or business in West Ghent. Dues are $15.00 per year / per household.
Two ways to pay dues:
1. Online via Paypal Secure Payment Center. Click the "Membership" link at the top of our home page.
2. Mail payment payable to West Ghent Civic League to this address:
West Ghent Civic League, P.O. Box 11526, Norfolk, VA 23517
**Important** Please include name(s), address, and email address when paying by mail so we can update our membership roster.
Taxi Cab and Carpool Services
Hampton Roads Transportation, Inc. & NuRide now work togehter to reward commuters, ride sharing, and other environmentally friendly transportation choices. Read more here: HRTI-NuRide
HRTI 24/7 Dispatch Ph# to call a cab: 757-853-7777
Storms and Floods
West Ghent Flood Map - CAT 2 or higher Hurricane would flood West Ghent
Red Cross Blood Drive
Foster / Adoptive Parenting
MAPS
Click here for Norfolk's Geographic Information System (GIS) portal. For a simple map of the neighborhood go here.
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Community Resource Officer
Third Patrol Division - Blue Sector
Direct: 757-390-0405
Non Emergency#: 757-441-5610
Graffiti Abatement - Call 757-664-6510
Crime Prevention Newsletter
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Crime Information Reports :
Emergencies: 911
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The Neighborhood is the official civic league newsletter. To submit an article for the newsletter or find out about advertising in it, contact the WGCL Newsletter Coordinator.
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