Henrico to offer rabies vaccinations for pets May 19
Each vaccine costs $10 and must be paid in cash. A rabies tag and certificate of inoculation are included. Continue reading Henrico to offer rabies vaccinations for pets May 19
Henrico Area agency honors businesses for support of individuals with disabilities
The banquet honors businesses, employers or groups who have hired or provided volunteer opportunities to at least one person with a disability. Continue reading Henrico Area agency honors businesses for support of individuals with disabilities
Henrico dedicates Elvin Cosby Way to honor employee beginning 73rd year of service
Elvin R. Cosby, Henrico's longest-serving employee, was surprised with the dedication of Elvin Cosby Way, a road on the Henrico County Government Center campus. Continue reading Henrico dedicates Elvin Cosby Way to honor employee beginning 73rd year of service
Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
The meeting will distribute testing kits and explain the Well Water Testing Clinic at 7 p.m. Monday, June 25. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
Traffic Advisory for NASCAR Races
Traffic patterns will temporarily be altered on roads around Richmond Raceway on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2018, to accommodate fans attending the NASCAR races. Continue reading Traffic Advisory for NASCAR Races
Henrico to celebrate opening of Short Pump Firehouse 19
The April 28 event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with remarks from county officials, a ribbon cutting and firehose uncoupling, a reception and tours. Continue reading Henrico to celebrate opening of Short Pump Firehouse 19
Henrico’s energy program receives Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
The statewide awards program recognizes government agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations for work that advances sustainability, environmental projects, land conservation and implementation of the Virginia Outdoors Plan. Continue reading Henrico’s energy program receives Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
Varina meetings April 23 and 26 to provide updates on police recruitment, parks
Varina Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will hold three Community Conversations meetings to provide updates on the state of the county, police recruitment efforts and plans for Dorey and Taylor parks. Continue reading Varina meetings April 23 and 26 to provide updates on police recruitment, parks
Henrico supervisors to hold April 10 public hearing on proposed fiscal 2018-19 budget
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., one hour earlier than usual, in the Board Room of the Henrico Government Center’s Administration Building. Residents may provide oral or written comments on the $1.3 billion plan. Continue reading Henrico supervisors to hold April 10 public hearing on proposed fiscal 2018-19 budget
Investigation underway in death of contract worker at Henrico Water Reclamation Facility
An employee of electrical contractor Reuter Hanney, Inc. was found unresponsive while working at the Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility. Continue reading Investigation underway in death of contract worker at Henrico Water Reclamation Facility
Fairfield meeting April 14 to discuss financial literacy
The Henrico Branch of the NAACP will host the discussion and help address questions related to personal finances and entrepreneurship. Continue reading Fairfield meeting April 14 to discuss financial literacy
Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for top residential, business properties
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee will vote in May to select a residential and commercial winner from each of the five magisterial districts. Continue reading Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for top residential, business properties
Stumped by your spring garden? Call Henrico’s horticulture helpline
Henrico Extension has established a helpline to provide expert advice and guidance on a variety of gardening topics. Continue reading Stumped by your spring garden? Call Henrico’s horticulture helpline
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
Participants will receive fertilizer and lime recommendations & suggestions for environmentally friendly weed control, mowing & watering practices. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
Henrico lawn-care seminar set for April 18
The SMART Lawns program provides residents with customized plans for growing attractive, healthy lawns based on five steps of care. Continue reading Henrico lawn-care seminar set for April 18
Henrico County facilities to close at 5 p.m., Wed, Mar 21
Henrico County libraries, parks and recreation centers, and public-use landfills will close today at 5 p.m. Continue reading Henrico County facilities to close at 5 p.m., Wed, Mar 21
Henrico Government is operating on regular schedule; liberal leave
Henrico General Government offices and facilities are following a normal working schedule. Employees have the option of using liberal leave today, Wed, March 21. Continue reading Henrico Government is operating on regular schedule; liberal leave
Henrico Energy Fair set for April 27 at Varina Area Library
The energy fair will feature about 20 vendors that will spotlight efforts promoting sustainability, green building and energy efficiency. Continue reading Henrico Energy Fair set for April 27 at Varina Area Library
Lt. Brent Bosher, Division of Fire
Assistant Chief Chris Buehren of the Division of Fire recently emailed a story about Lt. Brent Bosher. On March 11 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Fire responded to a snow-related single-vehicle Continue reading Lt. Brent Bosher, Division of Fire
Henrico high school students get close look at county, school operations
Students from Henrico County’s high schools got a firsthand look at their local government and public schools administrations. Continue reading Henrico high school students get close look at county, school operations
Henrico’s 3rd annual Senior & Caregiver Expo set for April 4
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include vendors offering services and expertise in a variety of areas. Continue reading Henrico’s 3rd annual Senior & Caregiver Expo set for April 4
‘It Takes a Village’ forum on reducing youth substance abuse set for March 29
The forum is free, open to the public and intended for youth, parents, professionals and others interested in making a positive impact on the community. Continue reading ‘It Takes a Village’ forum on reducing youth substance abuse set for March 29
Henrico proposes $1.3 billion budget for fiscal 2018-19
The proposed budget retains an 87-cent real estate tax rate while supporting schools and other core services, expanding GRTC Transit System service and enhancing tax-relief programs for businesses and older residents. Continue reading Henrico proposes $1.3 billion budget for fiscal 2018-19
Extension opens registration for Henrico Junior 4-H summer camp
The residential camp is open to boys and girls ages 9 through 14. Register in person on Fri, Mar 23, 3 to 6 p.m. Continue reading Extension opens registration for Henrico Junior 4-H summer camp
Staff, Recreation & Parks
The director of Recreation and Parks for another locality complimented our Division of Recreation and Parks for the experience he had recently at the new Greenwood Park. He noted that Continue reading Staff, Recreation & Parks