Henrico County News Archives from 2020

Henrico County Divisions of Fire, Police name new Chiefs of Staff

Posted on December 30, 2020.

Henrico County is pleased to announce the addition of two members to the Public Safety leadership team

COVID‐19 Municipal Utility Relief Program provides financial assistance to Henrico residents with delinquent utility bills

Posted on December 28, 2020.

The delinquent charges must be for water and sewer use between Mar. 1, 2020 and Dec. 30, 2020.

Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 10

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Posted on December 21, 2020.

The free service, offered by Keep Henrico Beautiful and the Department of Public Utilities, preserves landfill space and protects the environment.

Henrico Division of Fire impacted by COVID-19

Posted on December 18, 2020.

Staff at six firehouses affected by positive cases and contact tracing; officials do not anticipate impacts to service

Henrico plans to offer wide variety of summer internships

Posted on December 16, 2020.

The program has continued through pandemic, with facets of remote work

Henrico County is preparing a robust internship program for the summer after opportunities were somewhat limited during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charles Marston named director of Real Property

Posted on December 9, 2020.

Charles E. Marston has been appointed director of Real Property for Henrico County, effective Dec. 19.

County Manager John Vithoulkas presents 2020 State of the County address

Posted on December 4, 2020.

Virtual format includes 12 videos detailing Henrico’s COVID response, key initiatives in economic development, partnerships, sports tourism and more

Brookland Beat meeting Dec. 16 to focus on schools, business development

Posted on December 4, 2020.

Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a virtual Brookland Beat meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16 to provide updates on Henrico County Public Schools and business development in the county.

Henrico endorses proposed GreenCity development at Parham, I-95, I-295

Posted on December 1, 2020.

$2.3 billion 'ecodistrict' is planned around former Best Products headquarters; Project would generate nearly 2.3 million square feet of office and retail space, 2,400 housing units, 2 hotels, 17,000-seat arena at no financial risk to taxpayers

COVID-19 amplifies struggles with mental health, substance abuse

Posted on November 19, 2020.

Henrico enhances services as overdoses already eclipse 2019’s total by 41%

The stresses and strains of the COVID-19 pandemic have been enough to test anyone’s well-being.

Henrico Board of Supervisors to meet Dec. 1 and 15

Posted on November 19, 2020.

Meeting schedule for 2020 includes no second meeting in November

Virtual Tuckahoe meeting Nov. 19 to focus on county’s planning, zoning efforts

Posted on November 12, 2020.

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a discussion about planning and zoning in Henrico County

Henrico reports COVID-19 outbreak in Voter Registration, Public Works

Posted on November 10, 2020.

Voters not believed to be potentially exposed based on timing of symptoms

Virtual Brookland meeting Nov. 18 to highlight county’s recreation, mental health services

Posted on November 9, 2020.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a discussion about mental health services and recreational programs.

Henrico County to begin 2020-21 leaf collection efforts week of Nov. 9

Posted on November 4, 2020.

Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf-collection services Monday, Nov. 9, with both free and paid options available for county residents.

Extension to offer free Tropical Treasures program to explore tropical fruits

Posted on November 3, 2020.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a free, virtual program to help individuals and families explore the rich flavors and health benefits of tropical fruits.

Henrico establishes citizen call line for voters to report concerns on Election Day

Posted on November 2, 2020.

Henrico County will open a citizen call line, (804) 501-5655, for county residents to report incidents such as voter intimidation or other issues on Election Day.

Henrico Public Utilities to hold virtual, in-person job fair Nov. 7

Posted on November 2, 2020.

The Henrico County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will host a virtual and in-person job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7 to highlight opportunities in refuse collection.

What to expect on Election Day

Posted on November 2, 2020.

Henrico County polling places will look and operate differently on Election Day.

A behind the scenes look at the absentee voting process

Posted on October 30, 2020.

Nearly half of Henrico registered voters have already cast their ballots for the 2020 general election. Many voted early in person at the Western and Eastern Government Centers. Others dropped their ballots in the mail or county drop boxes.

With Thornton at helm, CVTA sets foundation to boost transportation in region

Posted on October 30, 2020.

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority has begun laying the foundation for a new era of transportation planning in Henrico County and throughout the region.

Henrico to offer resources for older residents at drive-through event Nov. 5

Posted on October 29, 2020.

Henrico residents ages 60 and older can pick up free grab bags stocked with information from community organizations, personal protective equipment and giveaway items at a drive-through resource fair planned for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.

Henrico Extension selling Apple Pie Kits to support 4-H youth programs

Posted on October 21, 2020.

The $15 kits provide a fun, family activity and include almost everything to make a pie from scratch.

Henrico proceeding with plans for indoor sports center

Posted on October 16, 2020.

Demolition of project site at Virginia Center Commons to begin in November

After a delay of several months stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Henrico County is moving forward with development of an indoor sports facility and convocation center at Virginia Center Commons.

Henrico to distribute PPE, health information at drive-through sites Oct. 23-24

Posted on October 16, 2020.

Henrico residents can pick up free COVID-19 care kits at drive-through distribution sites planned for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.