Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a three-part clinic to help residents test their private wells, springs and cisterns for potentially dangerous levels of contaminants. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
Dennis Bickmeier to lead Henrico’s new sports and entertainment authority
In new role, longtime head of Richmond Raceway will bolster sports tourism
Dennis Bickmeier has been appointed to lead a new authority that will oversee Henrico County’s sports tourism program and manage its private-public facilities, including an indoor events center under construction at Virginia Center Commons.
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Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting enrollment in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape and offers guidance on planting, pruning and mulching. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is enrolling residents in SMART Lawns, a program that provides customized plans for growing attractive, healthy lawns. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
Henrico seeks nominations for attractive, environment-friendly properties
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is looking for exceptional residential and commercial properties for its 2022 Land Lover and Clean Business awards. Continue reading Henrico seeks nominations for attractive, environment-friendly properties
Henrico names James Massey to lead Department of General Services
Henrico County has appointed James T. “Jamie” Massey director of the Department of General Services, effective March 12. Continue reading Henrico names James Massey to lead Department of General Services
Tuckahoe meeting March 24 to discuss proposed budget for fiscal 2022-23
Henrico Board of Supervisors Chairman and Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, March 24 to highlight the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23. Continue reading Tuckahoe meeting March 24 to discuss proposed budget for fiscal 2022-23
Henrico to host ‘community visioning’ workshop March 23
Interactive session will help public identify goals for county’s future
Henrico will host an interactive workshop Wednesday, March 23 to help the public shape a vision for the county’s growth and development over the next two decades.
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Henrico completes well tests to assess presence of PFAS in White Oak area
County now supporting residents whose wells had elevated levels of chemicals
Henrico County’s testing of private wells near White Oak Swamp Creek found 88% had no detectable presence of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. Among the samples taken from 259 residential wells, 30 had some level of PFAS, with two exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) preliminary health advisory level.
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County, HCPS offer preview of FY23 budget plan
The county manager and superintendent of schools previewed Henrico County’s proposed $1.06 billion budget for fiscal 2022-23, which includes tax rate reductions and a 5% raise for employees and sets the stage for a $511.4 million bond referendum in November. Continue reading County, HCPS offer preview of FY23 budget plan
Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 26
Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a free community celebration of all aspects of agriculture with the inaugural Farm Graze event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Continue reading Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 26