Henrico recognizes attractive residential, business properties
The recipients represent a residential and a commercial property from each of Henrico’s five magisterial districts. Continue reading Henrico recognizes attractive residential, business properties
Henrico Extension to offer food-canning workshops in summer
Attend a series of workshops this summer to teach basic canning and freezing methods to help preserve food safely and economically. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer food-canning workshops in summer
June 22 Weather Alert
Remember: turn around, don't drown. Continue reading June 22 Weather Alert
Jay LeReche, Health Department
A resident emailed to acknowledge the excellent service provided by Jay LeReche of the Environmental Health Team. She said that Jay was knowledgeable and patient in helping her determine the Continue reading Jay LeReche, Health Department
Karen Allen, Department of Social Services
A resident wrote three letters to thank and compliment Karen Allen of the Department of Social Services. He had been homeless and had become despondent when he found out that Continue reading Karen Allen, Department of Social Services
Division of Police and MH/DS
A local couple emailed the Chief of Police and Laura Totty to thank them for the sensitive yet strong response by Police and MH/DS to a mental health crisis involving Continue reading Division of Police and MH/DS
Weedman named director of Henrico County Public Library
As director, Weedman will oversee an agency with a staff of 206 employees and a budget of $18.8 million in fiscal 2017-18. Continue reading Weedman named director of Henrico County Public Library
Sheppard named director of Public Relations & Media Services
Sheppard will oversee a department responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of Henrico’s government activities and policies. Continue reading Sheppard named director of Public Relations & Media Services
Highland Springs Historic District added to state, national historic registries
The Highland Springs district represents one of the largest historic districts in Virginia added to the registries in the past decade. Continue reading Highland Springs Historic District added to state, national historic registries
Department of Public Works
A resident recently sent an email complimenting the Department of Public Works for its response to a large tree branch that fell and blocked the street in front of her Continue reading Department of Public Works
Henrico to welcome Virginia High School League Spring Jubilee
The VHSL Class 5 and Class 6 Spring Jubilee will be held at Deep Run and Glen Allen high schools, marking the first time the event will take place in the Richmond region. Continue reading Henrico to welcome Virginia High School League Spring Jubilee
Varina Supervisor Nelson appointed chair of Virginia Compensation Board
The board is responsible for determining the state’s share of costs for the operations of constitutional offices and for assisting the enhancement of services to residents of the commonwealth. Continue reading Varina Supervisor Nelson appointed chair of Virginia Compensation Board
Henrico Extension to offer butterfly container workshop June 14
Participants will make their own container with butterfly nectar and larval host plants. Master Gardeners also explain the life cycle of a butterfly, discuss the best plants for attracting butterflies and other pollinating insects, and give tours of the park’s Pollinator Garden. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer butterfly container workshop June 14
Henrico to hold June 4 open house on Route 5 Corridor Study
The meeting will provide an opportunity to review revised draft goals, objectives and strategies as well as new draft design guidelines for the corridor. Continue reading Henrico to hold June 4 open house on Route 5 Corridor Study
Henrico wins National Association of Counties awards for 24 programs
Henrico’s 24 awards, which stemmed from 28 entries, are the most of any county in Virginia for the 13th consecutive year and the seventh most nationally. Continue reading Henrico wins National Association of Counties awards for 24 programs
May 18 Weather Alert
Remember: turn around, don't drown. Continue reading May 18 Weather Alert
Operation Paintbrush, Department of Community Revitalization
A resident sent a note to Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson for work done by Team Excel through the Department of Community Revitalization’s Operation Paintbrush program. Operation Paintbrush organizes community volunteers Continue reading Operation Paintbrush, Department of Community Revitalization
Juan Little, Department of Public Utilities
A resident emailed to compliment the service provided by Juan Little, labor foreman with the Department of Public Utilities, during work done at her house. She lauded his ability to Continue reading Juan Little, Department of Public Utilities
Melvin Conway, Department of Public Utilities
A resident expressed appreciation for the help provided by Melvin Conway, from the Charles City Road Public Use Area. The resident arrived shortly before closing to dispose of a load Continue reading Melvin Conway, Department of Public Utilities
STAR Team, Multiple Departments
A kidney specialist contacted the Henrico STAR team about one of his patients. The Services to Aid Recovery – or STAR team – is a joint effort by Henrico’s Fire Continue reading STAR Team, Multiple Departments
Joe James, Jr., Department of Public Utilities
A resident complimented the excellent customer service of Joe James, Jr., of the Department of Public Utilities. The resident said she had not moved her trash can to the street Continue reading Joe James, Jr., Department of Public Utilities
Henrico park named in honor of late Supervisor Richard W. Glover
Encompassing initially 33 acres of a nearly 200-acre property in northwestern Henrico, Glover Park provides a tournament-quality sports complex for events and resident use. Continue reading Henrico park named in honor of late Supervisor Richard W. Glover
Henrico drug court reaches milestone with 200th graduate, 43rd graduation ceremony set for May 18
The court’s 43rd graduation will be held at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 3 of the Henrico Circuit Court. Continue reading Henrico drug court reaches milestone with 200th graduate, 43rd graduation ceremony set for May 18
Fairfield meeting May 21 to provide update of Henrico’s State of the County address
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center Continue reading Fairfield meeting May 21 to provide update of Henrico’s State of the County address
Tuckahoe meeting May 14 to discuss budget and more
The meeting will include sessions at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at Tuckahoe Area Library. Continue reading Tuckahoe meeting May 14 to discuss budget and more