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I-64 Closures End on Afton Mountain 5/22/2013 Stabilization of the Afton Mountain slope above Interstate 64 has progressed to the point where closures of I-64 are no longer necessary. The final closure was completed just before noon today. Engineers with the Virginia Department of Transportation determined that the remaining soil can safely be removed without restricting traffic. County Beaches Will Open for Memorial Day Weekend 5/22/2013 Local residents can rediscover affordable family fun at Albemarle County’s three swimming beaches this summer.  On Saturday, May 25, swimming beaches at Chris Greene, Walnut Creek and Mint Springs open for the three-day holiday weekend.  Albemarle County Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day Holiday 5/20/2013 Albemarle County offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 28, 2013 on regular schedule. County Police Participate in Click It or Ticket Enforcement 5/20/2013 Buckle up or beware!  The 2013 national Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off on May 20 and will last through June 2.  This campaign focuses on keeping the roads safe and saving lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. County Improves BOS Audio Streaming Technology; Planning Commission Now Offering Podcasting 5/17/2013 Albemarle County continues its efforts to improve accessibility options in making major meetings available to the public. The Board of Supervisors launched its live audio streaming program in 2012; and while the program was successful, the advertisements that periodically interrupted the live meeting proved to be a distraction. Virginia Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Preparedness Items Starts May 25 5/15/2013 Virginia residents can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season and save money at the same time. The Virginia sales-tax holiday on emergency items such as batteries, flashlights, tarps and first-aid kits runs Saturday, May 25 through Friday, May 31. Public Invited to Review Rt. 29 Bypass Interchange Concepts 5/10/2013 The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a citizen information meeting on Thursday, May 23 at the Holiday Inn Charlottesville (University Area) to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on three design concepts for the southern interchange of the proposed Route 29 Charlottesville Bypass project.