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Welcome to the Town of Alberta
Most folks in Alberta have their own garden and grow fresh vegetables, fruits, and of course, flowers. Did you know that in some areas, you can even have your own horse in your backyard? Under a grandfather clause, many fine old homes were built on huge lots and many used to have their own stable for their riding horses. Alberta isn't just a one-horse town. It is home to as many as a dozen horses and welcomes more. You could say that Alberta is the original green community.

The Town of Alberta is home to several long established businesses, including a post office and a new $2 million health center, Southside Community Health Center for dental and medical needs. Businesses also include: Best Heating and Air; Daniel Auction, Jenkins Mini-Mart, Meherrin River Forest Products, Alberta General Store, Carl's Fountain, Colonial Downs Off-Track Betting facility, and General Iron & Steel.

We share a quality of life apart from the fast paced world of larger towns and cities yet it lies only minutes away from South Hill with several fine restaurants and motels. Lawrenceville, the Brunswick County seat of government features historic buildings, shops and restaurants and the historic court house square and library. Travel time via I-85 is about one hour to Richmond and one and one-half hours to Raleigh, N. C.

Phase II of the Samford, Oak and North street project...

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution for phase II of the Samford, Oak and North street project at their April meeting.

The total $1 million project was broken down into two phases; Phase I, now complete was for $650,000. The second phase is for $350,000.

Funds are being used to improve the living conditions of 26 households, of which 9 will be assisted during the second phase. Homes will be rehabbed to at least the safe, decent, sanitary conditions required by the Department of Housing and Community Development with no local funds required. The project will benefit a total of 84 persons, 72 of whom are low and moderate income persons.

Broken down, the work will see the rehabilitation of 12 owner occupied single family units; 10 tenant occupied single family units; substantial reconstruction of 4 owner occupied single family units; demolition of 2 vacant dilapidated structures that present a blighting influence on the neighborhood; connection of 5 single family units to municipal water and sewer, storm water drainage improvements. In addition residents have agreed to clear all junk, debris, weeds, inoperable vehicles and dilapidated structures from the project area.

Alberta Mayor, Melissa Parrish is working closely with residents and Sarah Faulk, administrator from Southside Planning District Commission. Sam Carroll with B & B Consultants is engineer for the project.

Monthly management team meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 11 AM at the Alberta Town Office. Members of the management team include Alberta Council woman, Mrs. Nancy Quick, Mabel Wynn, Frieda Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lassiter. Cedric Stovall is the housing specialist. The public is welcome to attend.

Revitalization Project

Our Town recently completed a $1 million revitalization grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Urban Development that an active Revitalization Committee pursued and won after three years of study and grant applications.

The Town of Alberta is in the process of building a new 10-acre Alberta School Park which will include the home field for the Southside Virginia Community College baseball team. In addition, a playground, parking lot and walking trail linking downtown to the park has been completed.

In addition, Alberta is currently working on a new $1 million Community Development Block Grant that is financing the remodeling or building of about two dozen homes on Samford, North and Oak Streets to improve the quality of life in this moderate income area.

The new Tobacco Heritage Trail, a walking trail linking Lynchburg to Sussex County is in the process of becoming a reality. The trail will follow the abandoned Norfolk Southern Railroad line. Alberta will be an important stop for hikers, horse backers and birders who will frequent the trail. Camping areas and facilities at the new park are being planned for those using the new trail.

Antique Caboose - Alberta Town Square
Caboose Committee members met with B&B Engineer Sam Carol and Southside Planning District Commission Planner, Ashleigh Zincone to discuss plans for the renovation of the antique caboose which is situated at the Alberta Town Square. Participants (not in order) include Cal Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Jackson, Douglas Wynn, Trudy Reel, JoAnn Walthall, Mayor Melissa Parrish, and Joan Glenn. Alberta Town Council approved applying for a transportation grant (T-21) to move the renovation forward.