http://www.norfolk.gov/ Latest Press Releases and News. en-us webmaster@norfolk.gov http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1605 The City of Norfolk's government offices, including City Hall, libraries, bookmobile service and recreation centers will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009 and Friday, November 27, 2009, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1604 Norfolk's storm debris drop-off sites at Community Beach (100 West Ocean View) and 4110 E. Ocean View Avenue will be open until Nov. 29, including Thanksgiving Day, 8am-6pm. Check www.norfolk.gov or call 441-5813 for more information. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1603 On November 23, the City will open the Spotswood Avenue Parking Lot located off Colley Avenue between Brandon and Spotswood Avenues, the new lot will accommodate short-term, metered parking for visitors to the Ghent area. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1602 Families needing help with emergency heating needs this winter may apply for the Crisis Assistance Program through March 15, 2010 at any Norfolk Department of Human Services location. For more information call 664-6035. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1600 To make disposal more convenient for residents, of damaged or unusable paint cans following cleanup from the November Nor'easter, the City is now accepting sealed paint cans at all municipal bulk waste drop-off sites. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1594 Governor Timothy M. Kaine has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) send preliminary damage assessment teams to Virginia to help determine damage levels from the recent Nor'easter. http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=1593 City of Norfolk Towing Service removed abandoned vehicles that were blocking public rights of way. Call 441-1062. Owners who abandoned other vehicles should move them by noon Monday, Nov. 16.