Henrico County News Archives from December 2025

Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 9

Decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments in a cozy living room encouraging tree recycling.

Posted on December 18, 2025.

Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Friday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Jan. 9. The free service, offered by Keep Henrico Beautiful and the Department of Public Utilities, preserves landfill space and protects the environment. It is available to Henrico residents only. Nonresidents and commercial haulers are excluded.

Board of Supervisors recap: Ordinance amendments tighten regulations for vape and tobacco shops

A photo shows the five board supervisors, county manager and a staff member in Santa hats.

Posted on December 17, 2025.

The Board approved amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance to impose tighter regulations on any new businesses that primarily sell recreational substances such as tobacco, vapes, kratom and cannabis-derived products.

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns praise, reaccreditation from CARF International

Staff of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services stand for a photo with the Board of Supervisors in a large meeting room.

Posted on December 17, 2025.

The accreditation, which extends through November 2028, represents the highest endorsement an agency can receive. In addition, CARF offered no recommendations for improvement – an accomplishment achieved by only 3% of 9,600 peer-reviewed agencies. MHDS’ nearly 500 employees provided services to more than 10,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024-25.

Henrico Board of Supervisors adopts tighter regulations on vape shops

Tobacco and vap shop businesses in Henrico County that have been inspected.

Posted on December 17, 2025.

New stores offering products defined as “recreational substances” would be allowed only in the B-3 Business and M-1 Industrial zoning districts and would also be required to receive a provisional use permit. That would require public hearings and approval from the Board of Supervisors.

In addition, such stores would not be allowed within 1,000 feet of a school or 2,000 feet of a religious institution, day care center, public park or existing store selling recreational substances.

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Fairfield Forum on Dec. 18 to focus on holiday safety and winter activities

Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum on Thursday December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue

Posted on December 12, 2025.

 The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The public may attend in-person or participate remotely.

Representatives from several agencies, including the Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks divisions and Henrico County Public Library, will give presentations and answer questions. Invited guests include state Sen. Lamont Bagby and Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling.  Continue reading Fairfield Forum on Dec. 18 to focus on holiday safety and winter activities

Henrico offices, facilities to open at 11 a.m. Tuesday following winter storm

Posted on December 9, 2025.

Liberal leave is in effect for general government employees. Employees should contact their supervisor if they plan to take leave because of travel conditions or weather-related closures.

Henrico offices, facilities and courts to close at 2 p.m. due to snowstorm

Posted on December 8, 2025.

The early closure applies to all facilities, including libraries, recreation centers and public-use areas. Trash collection is being suspended for the day, with routes scheduled to resume Tuesday, Dec. 9, weather permitting. Residents are encouraged to keep their carts by the curb or road’s edge for collection.

Henrico offices, facilities and courts to open Monday on regular schedules

Posted on December 8, 2025.

Because of the expected wintry weather, liberal leave will be in effect for county employees. Employees should contact their supervisor if they intend to take leave due to the weather or associated closures.

Henrico extends tax payment deadline to Monday, with offices closed due to inclement weather

Henrico County Tax Bills Due notice with a banner added that reads, Deadline extended to Monday, Dec. 8. 501-4729 or taxhelp@henrico.gov, pay online: henrico.gov/finance.

Posted on December 5, 2025.

With Henrico’s government offices closed today for inclement weather, the county has extended the deadline for tax payments that were originally due Friday, Dec. 5. The deadline, which applies to installment payments of real estate and personal property taxes for the second half of 2025, is now Monday, Dec. 8.

The extension provides taxpayers with additional time to submit payments without penalty. Continue reading Henrico extends tax payment deadline to Monday, with offices closed due to inclement weather

Henrico offices, facilities, courts to be closed Friday due to inclement weather

Posted on December 5, 2025.

Because of the closure, the county has extended the deadline for tax payments that were originally due Dec. 5. The deadline, which applies to installment payments of real estate and personal property taxes for the second half of 2025, is now Monday, Dec. 8.

Henrico, Capital Region Land Conservancy and developer partner to protect historic land by Roslyn Hills Park

Posted on December 3, 2025.

The 6.4 acres of wooded property was part of Ziontown, a Black community established following emancipation by Henry Pryor, who had been enslaved at nearby Ravenswood plantation. Ziontown, which means “heavenly place,” began with Pryor’s purchase of 5 acres and prospered into the 1960s, with about 50 homes and as many as 275 residents, according to research for a historical marker installed by the county in 2020 along Ridge.

The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 28 to acquire the land in collaboration with CRLC. With a $850,000 grant from the county, CRLC acquired the property from Dan and Linda Wilson, of University Park LLC, through a part-gift and part-sale transaction. Then, CRLC donated it to Henrico, and the county conveyed a conservation easement to CRLC, designating the site for the perpetual preservation of open space and restricting future development. The closing was finalized Nov. 24.

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Board of Supervisors recap: New county ordinance to establish an animal cruelty registry

Sarah Gray poses with members of the Board of Supervisors in front of the county seal at the work session where she was recognized for her service to the county.

Posted on December 3, 2025.

The Board approved an ordinance to establish an animal cruelty registry. State law allowing such registries took effect July 1, 2024. The registry will include the names and relevant information of individuals convicted of certain felony offenses of animal cruelty.