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Month: October 2020

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.

Extension offers virtual 4-H Mars Base Camp STEM Club for youth

Posted on October 14, 2020.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual Mars Base Camp 4-H STEM Club to help youth develop critical-thinking skills while participating in fun activities.

Henrico facility recognized by green building program for environmentally friendly design

Posted on October 12, 2020.

Henrico County’s Mental Health East Center has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design and construction and limited impact on the environment.

Henrico 4-H sale of apples, peanuts, honey, cookbooks, bag clips underway

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Posted on October 12, 2020.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling Virginia apples, peanuts and honey as well as cookbooks and bag clips to benefit local 4-H youth programs.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 19 to highlight roles of Henrico EDA, county boards

Posted on October 9, 2020.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will discuss the activities and impact of the Henrico County Economic Development Authority (EDA) at a constituent meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.

Sports tourism ‘ramped up fast’ after state eased COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on October 9, 2020.

Henrico estimates $14.7 million in economic activity from summer events

Sports tourism in Henrico County returned to near normal this summer after Gov. Ralph Northam eased restrictions that were in place to limit spread of COVID-19.

AAA ratings affirmed for Henrico water, sewer bonds

Posted on October 8, 2020.

County refinances $118.7 million in bonds, issues $30 million in new bonds

Henrico County issued two sets of bonds for its water and sewer system last week after securing the highest-possible AAA ratings.

Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees

Posted on October 5, 2020.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed eight Henrico County officials to the organization’s committees for 2020-21.

Virtual Brookland Beat meeting Oct. 14 to highlight voting, new police chief

Posted on October 5, 2020.

Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a virtual Brookland Beat meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss voting in the Nov. 3 general election and to introduce Henrico County Police Chief Eric D. English.

Varina meeting Oct. 20 to highlight new police chief, voting, COVID-19

Posted on October 2, 2020.

Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a Community Conversations meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20 to introduce Police Chief Eric D. English and to provide updates on voting in the Nov. 3 general election and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Henrico to offer $10 rabies vaccinations for pets Oct. 17

Posted on October 1, 2020.

The Henrico County Police Division will provide rabies vaccines for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.

Tuckahoe meeting Oct. 22 to introduce Police Chief Eric English

Posted on October 1, 2020.

He will discuss his law-enforcement experience, future of policing in Henrico

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a virtual Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 to introduce Police Chief Eric D. English and discuss the future of policing in Henrico County.