By Matthew Sturdevant 247-7874 July 9, 2009 HAMPTON
Plans to build condos and homes near Buckroe Beach Park were suspended Wednesday when petitioners delivered about 7,000 signatures of people opposed to the proposed development......
Buckroe petitioners hoping to reverse council vote
By Matthew Sturdevant 247-7874 June 16, 2009 Hampton Notebook
A "petition for referendum" could change the course of action in Buckroe after a 6-1 City Council vote to sell land to developers.
Some of the people who addressed the council on June 10 mentioned a possible referendum and have started gathering signatures......
Join Citizens Protecting Land at Buckroe Beach for Continued Public Use
Buckroe dominates public's comments at council meeting
By Matthew Sturdevant 247-7874 July 9, 2009 HAMPTON
Buckroe wasn't on the City Council's agenda Wednesday, but dozens of people talked about it during a public comment period.
"Would any of you want to park at a remote lot, wait, wait and wait some more, and then transfer all of the things that your family needs for a day at the beach to a bus or trolley?" Adrian Whitcomb, of Newport News, asked the council......
Hampton agrees with Buckroe petitioners, repeals rezoning
City Council's repeal of a rezoning doesn't answer wheather the city will allow a Parade of Homes in Buckroe
By Matthew Sturdevant. 247-7874, August 13, 2009
HAMPTON- The City Council agreed with petitioners and voted 6-1 to repeal a rezoning that made way for development of homes and condominiums on vacant land near Buckroe Beach Park......
