December 19, 2023: Preservation Piedmont honors Charlottesville for project to locate unmarked graves in Pen Park; Council honors Puryear

In the many years I worked for someone else as a reporter, I always had the idea of creating a podcast version of the stories I was writing because I got my start in radio. I love hearing other people’s voices and trying to capture events in a sonic fashion. The December 19, 2023 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement once again focuses on a single meeting in a fashion approaching my vision. I’m Sean Tubbs, still trying to figure out how one listens to something visible. On today’s show:* Charlottesville’s Human Rights Commission celebrates a milestone* Preservation Piedmont salutes the city for work to locate unmarked graves of enslaved persons in Pen Park * Several people have been appointed to Boards and Commissions in Charlottesville* Charlottesville City Council won’t be taking a trip to Maryland anytime soon* City Council approves two large rezonings near the University of Virginia Insert e-mail here for regular information:First shout-out: Camp AlbemarleToday’s first subscriber-supported public service announcement goes out to Camp Albemarle, which has for over sixty years been a “wholesome rural, rustic and restful site for youth activities, church groups, civic events and occasional private programs.”Located on 14 acres on the banks of the Moorman’s River near Free Union, Camp Albemarle continues as a legacy of being a Civilian Conservation Corps project that sought to promote the importance of rural activities. Are you looking to escape and reconnect with nature? Consider holding an event where the natural beauty of the grounds will provide a venue to suit your needs. Visit their website to view the gallery and learn more! Today’s edition of the newsletter has audio from the December 19, 2023 City Council This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe