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Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III

Fairfield District
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Janet Starke named president & CEO of The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen  

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Starke is the owner and principal of J Starke Consulting LLC and has served as executive director of the Performing Arts Venues Alliance, a nonprofit focused on positioning the performing arts venues industry as an economic and civic necessity. She previously served as executive director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance. 

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Henrico to open cooling centers Friday, Saturday to provide comfort, relief from extreme heat

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Libbie Mill Library, at 2100 Libbie Lake E. St., and the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, at 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., will be open each day from noon to 7 p.m. Access will be restricted to designated areas, with only air conditioning, drinking water and restrooms available to visitors.

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Update: America250 celebrations to include later start times due to extreme heat

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On July 3, the community is invited to celebrate with a concert and fireworks from 7-10 p.m. at Dorey Park. On July 4, the public will be able to enjoy a classic performance by the Richmond Symphony, as well as a laser light show and traditional Independence Day celebration from 6-10 p.m. at Crump Park. 

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‘Problems solved, challenges overcome’; Henrico, HCPS lead Virginia with 56 Achievement Awards from National Association of Counties

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“The NACo Achievement Awards showcase the tremendous work our departments and dedicated staff do for our community every day,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said. “These award-winning programs and initiatives reflect our commitment to excellence in governance and focus on customer service. Whether it’s tackling the affordable housing crisis, promoting pet adoptions, making our transportation system safer, engaging older residents or addressing mental health needs across the community, these awards represent problems solved, challenges overcome and efficiencies achieved.”

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New Market Heights battlefield acquisition expands land preservation efforts, sets stage for 3.2-mile trail 

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As envisioned, the New Market Heights Trail will be a 3.2-mile shared-used path connecting Four Mile Creek Park and Deep Bottom Park. The trail will highlight how 14 members of the U.S. Colored Troops played a central role in the Union victory in the Battle of New Market Heights and subsequently became the first Black soldiers to earn the Medal of Honor. 

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Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board to induct 4 members to Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame

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The Hall of Fame’s new members are MHDS retirees Angela Bowman, A. Michelle Johnson and Beth Tetrault, as well as retired Henrico County Supervisor Frank J. Thornton. An induction ceremony will be held June 18, at MHDS' offices at 10299 Wood Road.
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Henrico’s recycling future: How CVWMA is turning trash into progress

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Curbside recycling is available to more than 95,000 households in Henrico, with recyclables collected every other week. Each single-family home receives a 95-gallon cart to make sorting and storage easier. The county also offers 12 drop-off locations throughout the county.

“When people understand what actually happens to their recycling, they sort better. When they sort better, less goes to waste,” TFC Division Manager Angel Martinez said. 

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Henrico officials join YWCA Richmond to launch development of facilities for survivors of domestic abuse

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The Heights will offer 19 affordable apartments, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms, for families recovering from domestic abuse. It also will provide support services such as counseling, workforce readiness, financial coaching and case management. The model community also will include a Sprout School preschool to provide quality daycare and early childhood education for residents of the community as well as nearby neighborhoods.

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Douglas Clevert Jr. named chief of the Henrico Division of Fire

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He joined Henrico Fire in 2020 as an assistant fire chief and was promoted to deputy chief in 2023. He succeeds Jackson P.F. Baynard, who is serving as Henrico’s deputy county manager for Public Safety. Clevert has more than 21 years of experience in municipal fire service, including 15 years in senior leadership and incident command roles.

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Draft master plan, recommendations for Best Products Reimagined site, Brook Road corridor to be presented at June 1 meeting

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The draft master plan and a proposed overlay district are designed to shape the area as development occurs to accomplish community-identified objectives. They are to create great walkable places; a unique gateway experience; safe, comfortable and interesting streets; an economic center; and more access to nature and quality public spaces.

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Henrico Extension to offer water testing clinic for residents on private wells

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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. The cost to participate in the clinic is $70 per water sample, with registration and payment due by noon Thursday, June 4.