Henrico News Archives for Tag: Fairfield

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Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III

Fairfield District
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

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

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 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. 

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

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

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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.

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

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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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Henrico to host Dec. 10 fair to help residents prepare for winter weather

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The event – Winter Ready: Henrico’s Emergency Preparedness Fair – will give attendees a chance to receive advice, tips and resources for staying prepared and safe during winter. The fair will include details on preparing homes, vehicles and families for harsh weather, power outages and other emergencies.
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Watch the 2025 State of the County address

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County Manager John A. Vithoulkas will host Henrico's 2025 State of the County address Thursday, Nov. 20 beginning at 7:45 a.m. The presentation by senior officials will highlight projects, accomplishments and achievements across service areas, including finance, economic development, tourism, public safety, housing, sustainability, infrastructure and recreation.
2025 Henrico Christmas Mother Ann McGee stands with County Manager John Vithoulkas and the two organizations of Henrico's Christmas Mother program, Rebecca Slough and Tanya Brackett.

Board of Supervisors recap: Henrico Christmas Mother preparing to support more families in need during holidays

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The Henrico County Christmas Mother program will serve 1,625 families during the holidays, an increase of 100 families over last year, according to Ann McGee, the 2025 Henrico County Christmas Mother. McGee, a former executive director of NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, said 500 volunteers will assist this year's effort.
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Henrico, Happily Natural Day to establish community farm in Varina

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The community farm on the 1,052-acre Runnymeade property will encompass 10 acres during its pilot phase and could expand to 20 acres and potentially more, depending on community interest.

Farmers will be able to apply to use plots as small as a half-acre, beginning in late fall. Once it is operating at capacity year-round, the farm’s annual yield could total as much as 500,000 pounds of produce – a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and flowers.

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Board of Supervisors recap: Public hearing on animal cruelty registry set for Dec. 2

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At its Oct. 28 meeting, the board initiated its process to consider establishing a local animal cruelty registry. A public hearing for the proposed ordinance will be advertised for Dec. 2. A state law that took effect in July 2024 allows localities to create a registry that includes the names and relevant information of people convicted of certain felony offenses of animal cruelty.
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Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

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Due to expected delays and gaps in accessing benefits, Henrico is collaborating with neighboring localities and Feed More, central Virginia’s nonprofit food bank, to ensure that the community’s nutritional needs are met. About 116,000 individuals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the city of Richmond typically qualify for SNAP.
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Henrico’s residential leaf-collection programs to begin early November

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Free collection of bagged leaves will get underway Monday, Nov. 10 and continue through Sunday, Feb. 8. Crews will work week to week in five zones; each zone will be collected twice over the course of the program. Residents living outside the zones can order free pickup of bagged leaves by calling 804-727-8779.
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Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23

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Since opening in mid-February, Firehouse 23 has enhanced fire protection and emergency medical response to areas of eastern Henrico. Officials celebrated the station and its new fire engine with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event that included a traditional fire engine push-in ceremony.

Located at 5618 Nine Mile Road, Firehouse 23 is named after its surrounding neighborhood of modest bungalow houses dating to the 1920s. “It’s tight-knit and resilient – a thriving community to this day,” Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said of Bungalow City. “So, the name has deep roots, and it’s appropriate the fire station’s title reflects the community which it serves.”

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Henrico becomes first to earn ‘quadruple AAA’ status for water, sewer bonds

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The county's 'quadruple AAA' status reflects that it has received the top ratings from all four of the main municipal rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

In August, Henrico became the third county in the nation to receive AAA ratings for general obligation bonds from the four agencies.

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HEART invites nonprofits to apply for second round of Community Impact Grants

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Applications for funding through the Community Impact Grants Program may be submitted online through Wednesday, Nov. 26. HEART will review the applications for compliance with program requirements. Grant awards of up to $5,000 are expected to be announced in the spring.

“The Community Impact Grants Program aims to inspire and empower residents and organizations to look closely at their neighborhoods and communities for ways to create a more resilient environment,” said Samantha Hudson, director of Henrico’s Sustainability Division. “The collective impact of even small, hyperlocal projects can be quite significant, especially when paired with all the county is doing to reduce carbon emissions and build a stronger, more sustainable community.”