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Fairfield meeting Oct. 16 to feature local candidates, Thornton’s farewell message

Posted on October 9, 2023.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold his final Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, Oct. 16 to highlight local candidates in the Nov. 7 general election and to share a farewell message as he prepares to retire.

Tournaments, events lining up for Henrico Sports & Events Center

Posted on June 20, 2023.

Thirty-one sports and community organizations have signed on to hold tournaments, competitions, meetings and other large gatherings at the Henrico Sports & Events Center ahead of its scheduled opening this fall

Fairfield meeting April 17 to highlight Maymont, Police and Fire updates

Posted on April 6, 2023.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, April 17 to discuss the history of Maymont and programs of the Police and Fire divisions.

Fairfield meeting to discuss Ashland Trolley Line Trail, transportation updates

Posted on March 15, 2023.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, March 20

Fairfield meeting Feb. 22 will celebrate Black History Month with dialogue ‘Race: Antecedents, Challenges, and Promises’

Posted on February 15, 2023.

Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22

Fairfield meeting Jan. 25 to highlight Henrico’s boards, sports & entertainment authority

Posted on January 11, 2023.

Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to explain the roles of Henrico County’s various boards and commissions as well as the new Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority.

Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2023

Posted on January 11, 2023.

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to elect Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson vice chairman for 2023.

Fairfield meeting Sept. 19 to explain development process, bond referendum

Posted on September 1, 2022.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, Sept. 19

Fairfield meeting April 18 to discuss MHDS programs and services, Children’s Services Act and regional plan for bike and pedestrian facilities

Posted on April 11, 2022.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, April 18 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., to discuss programs and services of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services and the Children’s Services Act.

Fairfield meeting Feb. 23 to discuss bond referendum, boards, recreation

Posted on February 11, 2022.

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.

Fairfield meeting Jan. 19 to discuss reapportionment, support for older residents

Posted on January 10, 2022.

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.

Henrico launches more road, trail, sidewalk projects with funds from CVTA

Posted on December 17, 2021.

With Thornton as chairman, transportation authority marks successful first year

For years, Henrico County’s transportation needs have exceeded its available funding. As a result, major projects – like building the Fall Line Trail, Lambert Way or the Magellan Parkway extension over Interstate 95 – have often had to wait years to proceed.

Fairfield meeting May 24 to discuss Central Virginia Transportation Authority

Posted on May 12, 2021.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Constituent Meeting on Monday, May 24 to discuss the newly created Central Virginia Transportation Authority.

Fairfield meeting April 19 to discuss Police, Magistrate’s Office, REAP

Posted on April 1, 2021.

Constituent Meeting on Monday, April 19 to highlight the Henrico County Police Division, the Office of the Magistrate and the Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP).

Fairfield meeting March 15 to discuss General Assembly session, planning

Posted on March 5, 2021.

Virtual Constituent Meeting on Monday, March 15 to provide an update on the 2021 General Assembly session and the process to prepare Henrico County’s next comprehensive plan.

Fairfield meeting Feb. 17 to discuss community development, parks projects

Posted on February 9, 2021.

The virtual Constituent Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to discuss the proposed GreenCity and Henrico Plaza site developments as well as Henrico County’s planned indoor sports facility and initiatives of Recreation and Parks.

Fairfield meeting Jan. 21 to discuss proposed GreenCity development

Posted on January 13, 2021.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a virtual Constituent Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 to discuss GreenCity, a proposed 204-acre development along East Parham Road and Interstate 95.

With Thornton at helm, CVTA sets foundation to boost transportation in region

Posted on October 30, 2020.

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority has begun laying the foundation for a new era of transportation planning in Henrico County and throughout the region.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 19 to highlight roles of Henrico EDA, county boards

Posted on October 9, 2020.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will discuss the activities and impact of the Henrico County Economic Development Authority (EDA) at a constituent meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.

Fairfield meeting Sept. 21 to highlight voting, new police chief

Posted on September 10, 2020.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Constituent Meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 to discuss procedures for voting in the Nov. 3 general election and to introduce new Police Chief Eric English

Aquatic center named for Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton

Posted on September 9, 2020.

Indoor pool to be operated by YMCA, with weekend access for all Henrico residents

A $10 million indoor pool in eastern Henrico County is ready for community use after a surprise announcement that it would be named for longtime Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton.

Fairfield meeting Jan. 15 to highlight Richmond International Airport, 2020 Census

Posted on January 7, 2020.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 to discuss Richmond International Airport’s goals and initiatives as well as the 2020 Census.

New Fairfield Area Library opens to fanfare

Posted on October 7, 2019.

Henrico County celebrated the opening of a new Fairfield Area Library, a spacious, modern facility that offers expanded library services, hours and amenities.

Fairfield meeting March 18 to provide updates on legislative session, transportation

Posted on March 11, 2019.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Monday, March 18 to provide an update on the 2019 General Assembly session and to discuss trends and technology initiatives in transportation. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.

Fairfield meeting Jan. 23 to discuss Henrico County Public Schools

Posted on January 10, 2019.

Thornton will be joined by several HCPS representatives, including Monica Manns, director of equity and diversity; Pamela Bell, director of family engagement; and members of the School Board.