Norfolk Council Approves Name Change for Larchmont Library Voting Precinct

The Norfolk City Council held a formal session on July 15, 2025, to address several key ordinances and public hearings. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the name of the Larchmont Library Precinct to Larchmont UMC Precinct. This change also included relocating the voting place to the Larchmont United Methodist Church at 1101 Jamestown Crescent. The council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance, waiving the requirement for a second reading.

Following this, the council conducted a series of public hearings concerning the sale and conveyance of various parcels of property. The first involved a property at 3575 Mississippi Avenue, which was authorized for sale to Richardson Homes Inc. The council again dispensed with the second reading requirement and adopted the ordinance with unanimous approval.

Next, the council addressed the sale of a property at 850 Lexington Street to Dependable Homes Incorporated, which also passed without the need for a second reading. The same procedure was followed for a property at 400 Middlesex Street, which was authorized for sale to Robert Etheridge Residential LLC, and for another property at 3430 Westminster Avenue, designated for Globally Operational Hauling and Moving Services LLC.

The session continued with a public hearing on a second amendment to the docking agreement with Rover Marine Inc., extending the agreement for the use of a portion of the city's waterfront for an additional five years. This ordinance was also adopted unanimously.

The council then discussed an ordinance to close and vacate a portion of an unnamed lane adjacent to 731 Monticello Avenue, which was authorized for conveyance to the abutting property owners. This ordinance was similarly adopted without a second reading.

Lastly, the council addressed an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a pedestrian access easement to the city of Portsmouth, which was also adopted unanimously.

Overall, the meeting was marked by a series of unanimous votes on property sales and amendments, reflecting a streamlined approach to local governance and community development initiatives. The council's next steps will involve the implementation of these ordinances and continued engagement with community stakeholders.