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Month: November 2019

Henrico CASA seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates

Posted on November 22, 2019.

Two information sessions set for December; training starts Jan. 25

Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold information sessions at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 and at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11 for people who may be interested in volunteering to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neglected children.

Advocating for a better home

Posted on November 21, 2019.

Henrico sees opportunity when apartment complexes get new owners

In welcoming an improved Hope Village during today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Henrico officials said their experiences with the project validated the county’s new approach for seeking better living conditions at older apartment complexes.

Fairstead Affordable, operating as Hope Preservation LP, bought the property in 2018 and invested more than $5 million in renovations as part of a $14 million tax-exempt financing package. The financing was approved by the Henrico Board of Supervisors based on the complex’s location and issued through the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Henrico applauds renovations at Hope Village Apartments

Posted on November 21, 2019.

Henrico County officials today joined residents and the new owners of Hope Village Apartments for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate more than $5 million in renovations to the 100-unit community in Glen Allen.

Henrico Board authorizes negotiations over indoor sports, convocation center

Posted on November 13, 2019.

Proposal by Rebkee could spur revitalization of Virginia Center Commons

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized negotiations for an indoor sports and convocation center that would be developed on the property of Virginia Center Commons mall.

With its unanimous vote, the board accepted the recommendation of a working group and County Manager John A. Vithoulkas to enter formal talks with The Rebkee Company. The real estate development firm was one of three companies to respond to Henrico’s request for proposals for a venue that could host indoor sports and other large gatherings, such as high school graduations.

Henrico Extension to host Nov. 14 open house for prospective Master Gardeners

Posted on November 7, 2019.

The Henrico County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold an open house Thursday, Nov. 14 for its volunteer Master Gardener training program, which provides instruction in all aspects of horticulture.

Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees

Posted on November 6, 2019.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed nine Henrico County officials to the organization’s committees for 2019-20.

Work starts on new Tucker, Highland Springs

Posted on November 5, 2019.

Replacement high schools expected to open for 2021-22 school year

Construction has begun on a new J.R. Tucker High School and a new Highland Springs High School, a pair of ambitious projects that will deliver modern, state-of-the-art facilities to replace two of Henrico County’s oldest high schools.

County government and school officials commemorated the start of work at twin ground-breaking ceremonies held Nov. 1 with students, staff and other guests.

Henrico County to begin 2019-20 leaf collection efforts week of Nov. 10

Posted on November 4, 2019.

Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf-collection services Sunday, Nov. 10, with both free and paid options available for county residents.