Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 9
Henrico launches more road, trail, sidewalk projects with funds from CVTA
With Thornton as chairman, transportation authority marks successful first year
For years, Henrico County’s transportation needs have exceeded its available funding. As a result, major projects – like building the Fall Line Trail, Lambert Way or the Magellan Parkway extension over Interstate 95 – have often had to wait years to proceed.
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Board to hold special meeting Thursday for reapportionment vote
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Government Center Board Room, 4301 E. Parham Road, to vote on a reapportionment plan for the county’s magisterial districts.
The meeting is open to the public; individuals who attend are required to wear a face covering. The meeting also can be viewed via livestream on the county website and on the WebEx platform. Links are available at https://henrico.gov/supervisors/next-meeting/.
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Henrico to consider real estate tax dividend, 2-cent rate cut
“We’ve not wavered in keeping our promises,” County Manager John Vithoulkas says in State of the County address.
Henrico's county manager outlined a series of recommendations, including real estate tax relief, as part of his 2021 State of the County address.
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Henrico prepares to test private wells due to concerns about PFAS chemicals
About 120 properties in White Oak area are eligible for testing at no cost
Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson to host community meeting Thursday
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Henrico Public Works to host job fair Dec. 8
Henrico taps Sheila Minor to lead Department of Finance
Henrico County has appointed Sheila S. Minor director of the Department of Finance, effective Saturday, Dec. 18.
Minor comes to Henrico from the city of Colonial Heights, where she has served as finance director since June 2017.
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Department of Public Utilities
Henrico mourns retired County Manager William LaVecchia upon his death
Noted for his compassion, vision and professionalism, he led the county’s administration from 1984 to 1992.
Henrico County is honoring the life and service of retired County Manager William F. “Bill” LaVecchia, whose warmth, sincerity, vision and expertise allowed Henrico to prosper through decades of considerable growth.
Police Division and Division of Fire
Late Police Capt. Don Lambert honored with new road – Lambert Way
Road will link new portion of Woodman with Glover Park
A ½-mile road planned for construction next year will be named Lambert Way in honor of the life and service of the late Donald L. Lambert Jr., a captain with the Henrico County Police Division who was killed in a hit-and-run crash early this year.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Schmitt announced the naming in a ceremony Wednesday along where Woodman Road is being extended northeastward from Greenwood Road.
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Board also amends commercial rehab tax credit program to provide flexibility
Henrico County is creating a program that will provide incentives to encourage development and redevelopment on qualified properties in designated areas, including in long-established business corridors.
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Henrico County to begin 2021-22 leaf collection efforts week of Nov. 8
Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf-collection services Monday, Nov. 8, with both free and paid options available for county residents.
Free collection of bagged leaves is scheduled through Feb. 12. Crews will work week to week in five zones; each zone will receive two pickups over the course of the program. Residents living outside these areas can order free pickup of bagged leaves by calling (804) 727-8770.
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Virginia Career Works sets job fair for Nov. 3; will feature employers from several sectors
Officer Craig Forehand, Animal Protection
Henrico presents draft plan for reapportionment
Proposal would shift boundaries of magisterial districts to balance population
Henrico released today a draft plan that would make minor shifts to the boundaries of its five magisterial districts to ensure equal representation following population changes from the past decade.
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Henrico to hold public meetings Oct. 25 and 27 on reapportionment
Henrico public safety agencies to host job fair Nov. 6
Henrico to present Falls Prevention Fall Festival for older adults Oct. 26
Sgt. Kevin Pridemore, Division of Police
Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees
Tuckahoe meeting Oct. 21 to discuss Richmond International Airport
Henrico honored for improving affordable housing, neighborhoods
County earns Community Partner Award from Richmond Habitat for Humanity
Henrico County has received a Community Partner Award from Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity for improving access to affordable housing and uplifting neighborhoods and communities.
Continue reading Henrico honored for improving affordable housing, neighborhoods Absentee ballot error may affect some Henrico voters
Impacted voters are being contacted by Voter Registration and Elections Office
The Henrico County Voter Registration and Elections Office is working to contact voters in eight precincts in western Henrico who may have been sent inadvertently an absentee mail-in ballot for the incorrect Virginia House of Delegates district.
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