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Neighborhoods: Claremont Estates, Voorheesville

The upscale neighborhood, set off a shaded, rural section of Altamont Road (State Route 156), is peaceful and lovely, greeting residents with lush greenery that surrounds the 30 or so custom-built homes here. A number of families with children are here; jungle gyms and in-ground swimming pools could be seen in the backyards of several homes in the development during a recent weekday visit to the ...

New home permits up in 2010

The number of construction permits issued for new homes constructed within the city of Richmond in the first eight months of 2010, is up slightly over the previous year.

Alabama beach mouse plan could cut permit waits

Federal wildlife regulators have proposed a new process for issuing home-building permits on endangered Alabama beach mouse habitat that could reduce a wait that is now as long as three years to less than three months.

End-of-summer concert on town common

The Rowley Parks and Recreation Committee has planned an end-of-the-summer concert for all residents on Sunday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the town common. A local band, Dangerous Goods, will provide the musical entertainment.

Cruise ships deliver tourism and pollution to Northwest waters

While some of the behemoth vessels visiting Puget Sound are making efforts to curb waste, others look for ways to cut corners.