Henrico County News Archives from 2023

Henrico RECAP program would lock in real estate tax bills of qualifying owners

Posted on September 12, 2023.

Tax relief program for seniors, disabled homeowners would build on REAP Program

Henrico County is proposing a tax relief program that would cap the real estate tax bills of qualifying homeowners who are older or disabled, helping to mitigate the higher costs associated with rising property values.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting meeting Sept. 21 to feature Internal Audit, pedestrian safety

Posted on September 8, 2023.

The Tuckahoe Town Meeting will highlight the work of Henrico’s Internal Audit Department and the county’s efforts to enhance pedestrian safety with more sidewalks and crosswalks and a new public awareness campaign.

Henrico Sports Event Center Updated (002)

ASM Global to Operate New Henrico Sports & Events Center

Posted on September 7, 2023.

State-of-the-Art Convocation and Championship Complex Set to Open in October

Fairfield meeting Sept. 18 to discuss group homes, transportation

Posted on September 6, 2023.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, Sept. 18

Henrico broadens strategy for increasing access to affordable housing

Posted on August 31, 2023.

Henrico has partnered with nonprofit housing developers to sell 12 new or renovated homes to working individuals and families with lower or moderate incomes. To get the maximum impact, the effort has focused on an area of historic Highland Springs, where 10 of the homes are within 1 mile of each other.

Varina meetings on Sept. 5 and 6 to detail tax relief program, district updates

Posted on August 30, 2023.

Henrico Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host several Community Conversations meetings Sept. 5-6

With opioid settlement grants, Henrico seeks ‘treatment for the moms’, ‘prevention for the kids’

Posted on August 22, 2023.

County enhances programs to address damage caused by opioid epidemic

With the first wave of grants from the national opioid settlement, Henrico County is strengthening its programs and services for individuals working to recover from substance use disorder, particularly mothers and their children.

Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees

Posted on August 21, 2023.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed seven Henrico County officials to the organization’s committees for 2023-24.

Pedestrian improvements to greet students as new school year begins Monday

Posted on August 18, 2023.

Henrico County has prepared for a safe start to the school year by adding crosswalks, signs with flashing lights and other pedestrian improvements near several schools.

By Tuckahoe Elementary School, crews recently built additional sections of sidewalk with ADA ramps along Forest Avenue as well as a crosswalk with a 6-foot-by-12-foot pedestrian refuge island at Forest and Silverspring Drive.

Henrico EDA approves purchase of Scott Farm for GreenCity development

Posted on August 17, 2023.

Authority also authorizes agreement with Markel|Eagle for residential portion

Henrico County is excited to announce Markel|Eagle Partners LLC as another partner for the development of the $2.3 billion GreenCity “eco-district.”

The announcement comes as the Henrico Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved agreements to secure a key property for the more than 200-acre development.

Two Henrico high schools earn LEED Gold status from Green Building Council

Posted on August 15, 2023.

Number of LEED-certified buildings constructed by the county grows to 22

Highland Springs and J.R. Tucker high schools have been awarded LEED Gold certification

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves real estate tax credit for 2nd consecutive year

Posted on August 11, 2023.

Henrico will return $11.2 million in surplus taxes to residential and business property owners.

Each credit will be issued in an amount equal to 2 cents per $100 of the real estate’s taxable value.

Credits of $30 or more will be paid in 95,000 checks issued in September. Amounts less than $30 will be applied directly on 16,000 bills.

Federal, state agencies and Henrico to hold Aug. 23 meeting in Varina to discuss concerns about ethylene oxide, per- and polyfluoralkyl substances

Posted on August 9, 2023.

WHAT: An open-house-style meeting will be held to address community concerns about ethylene oxide (EtO) and per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) in eastern Henrico County.

Championship pickleball courts coming to Pouncey Tract Park

Posted on August 9, 2023.

Board of Supervisors approves construction contract for 12-court complex

A 12-court pickleball complex, with two championship courts, covered spectator seating and LED sports lighting, will be built at Pouncey Tract Park in western Henrico County.

4 Henrico, HCPS programs recognized by Virginia Association of Counties

Posted on August 4, 2023.

Henrico County’s divisions of Recreation & Parks and Police as well as Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) won a combined four Achievement Awards from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)

Nonprofit mobile food pantry is on the move

Posted on August 1, 2023.

With the county’s support, the Henrico Community Food Bank delivers food to thousands

Every day across Henrico County, volunteers drop off fresh produce, meat, bread and other grocery staples to residents who struggle with hunger.

A resident who lives alone considers them a part of her family.

Child Care Subsidy Program: ‘A lifesaver’ that makes care more affordable

Posted on July 28, 2023.

State program promotes school readiness, removes family barriers for education and employment

Henrico County is seeing a surge of interest in a state program that makes child care more affordable for qualifying, low-income parents and caregivers who are working, seeking employment or going to school.

Henrico 4-H to offer Project H2O Heroes workshop for youth Aug. 15-16

Posted on July 26, 2023.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with STEM Z, will offer a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help youth learn the importance of water filtration systems and their effect on the environment.

Henrico breaks ground on Hungary Road sidewalk project

Posted on July 13, 2023.

$1.85 million project includes 0.7 miles of sidewalk, ADA-accessible ramps, pedestrian crossings

Henrico County officials gathered today to celebrate the start of work on a sidewalk on a portion of Hungary Road that will improve connectivity and pedestrian access between neighborhoods, businesses and community facilities. 

Henrico Police Athletic League celebrates new home in Central Gardens

Posted on July 10, 2023.

Facility will serve as a ‘safe haven’ for youth, with classrooms, recreational amenities

Henrico PAL Executive Director Kenny Ragland surveyed the 500 excited youth campers who stood before him and paused, relishing the silence.

Henrico Fire, Schools promote water safety to prevent drownings

Posted on July 7, 2023.

So far, nearly 5,000 2nd graders have improved their water skills through the Learn2Swim program

Before heading to the pool, lake or beach this summer, Henrico County Assistant Fire Chief Mark Cumashot urges families to make a water safety plan.

Henrico News Archives for Year: 2023