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
Henrico 4-H offers SPIN club for youth to teach basics of chess
The Chessmate special interest club will help youth learn to play chess. A kickoff event is set for March 1. The club starts March 8. Continue reading Henrico 4-H offers SPIN club for youth to teach basics of chess
Henrico approves ordinance to offer first-ever real estate tax credit
UPDATE, Feb. 22, 2022: At its regular meeting tonight, the Board of Supervisors approved the ordinance giving county property owners a one-time credit on their real estate taxes. With the measure, Henrico becomes the first locality in Virginia to refund real estate taxes to property owners.
Board of Supervisors also will consider 2-cent rate reduction with FY23 budget
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday welcomed a proposal that would give property owners a one-time credit on their real estate taxes.
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Henrico supervisors, deputy county managers appointed to VACo committees
Four members of Henrico County’s Board of Supervisors and two of its deputy county managers will serve on committees of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) during 2022. Continue reading Henrico supervisors, deputy county managers appointed to VACo committees
Extension berry plant, bag clip sale underway to benefit 4-H programs
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling a variety of berry plants and large bag clips to support local 4-H Youth Development programs. Continue reading Extension berry plant, bag clip sale underway to benefit 4-H programs
Extension to offer virtual programs on building savings, improving credit
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold free virtual workshops in February and March to help consumers improve their savings and strengthen their credit ratings. Continue reading Extension to offer virtual programs on building savings, improving credit
Fairfield meeting Feb. 23 to discuss bond referendum, boards, recreation
Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to discuss Henrico County’s plans for a bond referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot. Continue reading Fairfield meeting Feb. 23 to discuss bond referendum, boards, recreation
Tuckahoe meeting Feb. 17 to discuss state of COVID-19 pandemic
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17 to assess the state of COVID-19. Continue reading Tuckahoe meeting Feb. 17 to discuss state of COVID-19 pandemic
My Henrico Academy now accepting applications
Free program helps immigrants engage with county, community Continue reading My Henrico Academy now accepting applications
Andrew Newby named county attorney for Henrico
Newby, who currently serves as a deputy county attorney for Henrico, will succeed Joseph T. “Tom” Tokarz II in the position. Continue reading Andrew Newby named county attorney for Henrico
Tuckahoe’s Patricia O’Bannon elected chairman of Board of Supervisors
Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton to serve as vice chairman in 2022
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Henrico declares local emergency as COVID-19 cases surge again
Declaration enables expedited purchases of test kits, supplies Continue reading Henrico declares local emergency as COVID-19 cases surge again
Fairfield meeting Jan. 19 to discuss reapportionment, support for older residents
Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19 to highlight Henrico County’s new reapportionment plan as well as programs and resources that are available for older residents. Continue reading Fairfield meeting Jan. 19 to discuss reapportionment, support for older residents
Henrico CASA seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates
Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold virtual information sessions at noon Wednesday, Jan. 12 and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 for individuals who would like to learn about volunteering to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neglected children. Continue reading Henrico CASA seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates
Varina meeting on Jan. 20 to highlight district updates, State of the County
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a virtual Community Conversations meeting Thursday, Jan. 20 to provide updates on initiatives, including well-testing, parks and schools, plus an overview of Henrico’s State of the County address. Continue reading Varina meeting on Jan. 20 to highlight district updates, State of the County