Greene County News & Events | |
Administration
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| | Greene County's website hosts job openings. You can sign up to receive notifications when new jobs are posted by clicking the "Notify Me" button on the page. | | The Greene County Board of Supervisors honored the Greene County Lions Club on July 22, 2025, meeting. The Greene County Lions Club celebrates its 75th year this year. Thank you for all you do for Greene County residents. | | DMV set for August in Greene | | August government meetings | |
Community Development
New online portal opened July 1
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We’re excited to announce the launch of the Greene County Planning and Zoning Department's new online platform for submitting and reviewing zoning and planning permits, as well as development plans and plats. This easy-to-use system will streamline the permitting process, making it faster, more transparent, and accessible 24/7.
🔑 Key Features:
✅ 24/7 Access
Submit applications and track progress at your convenience—day or night.
✅ Faster Review Times
Improved workflows reduce delays for both applicants and staff.
✅ Simplified Process
Clearer steps, digital submissions, and automated updates.
🖥️ Access the System Starting July 1:
🔗 https://www.civicgov4.com/va_greenecounty/portal/
Coming Soon: Building Permit Application Portal
Check back on August 1 to begin submitting and tracking your building permit applications and plans online.
📞 Need Help?
Call us at 434-990-2519
📧 Email: planning@gcva.us
Greene County Department of Planning & Zoning
Serving our community with smarter, faster service.
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Public Safety
National Night Out
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Office held a promotional ceremony in July to recognize several well-deserving individuals for their recent advancements. Please join us in congratulating Michael Cooper and Donald Lamm on their promotions within Investigations, with Lamm being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. We also extend our congratulations to Scott Murphy on his promotion to Lieutenant, and Brian Shifflett (below) on his promotion to Captain.
These individuals have consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and hard work in service to our community. Let’s give them all a well-deserved round of applause for their accomplishments.
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Commissioner of Revenue
Land Use forms to be mailed
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Land Use Revalidation forms will be mailed in August. The deadline to return the completed form is November 2, 2025.
The Land Use Assessment Program has a minimum requirement for agriculture and horticulture of five (5) acres (excluding a one (1) acre home site) and a five (5) year farming history when applications are made. Forest Land Use has a twenty (20) acre minimum acreage requirement.
Taxpayers who are interested in participating in the Land Use Program must contact the Commissioner's Office at (434) 985-5211. Submission dates are between September 1 and November 2. Late filing fees are applied November 3 through December 31.
Please contact the Commissioner of Revenue's Office with any questions at (434) 985-5211 or email ktate@gcva.us.
ATTENTION: LAND USE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 31 FOR THE FILING YEAR.
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Voter Registration
Looking ahead to November election
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The General Election on November 4, 2025, will have the following:
- Governor – Abigail D. Spanberger, D and Winsome Earle-Sears, R
- Lieutenant Governor – Ghazala F. Hashmi, D and John J. Reid, II, R
- Attorney General – Jay C. Jones, D and Jason S. Miyares, R
- Member House of Delegates – 62nd Dis.– Sara H. Ratcliffe, D and Karen F. Hamilton, R
In addition to Gov, Lieu. Gov., Atty Gen. and Delegate, Stanardsville District will vote for:
- Stanardsville Board of Supervisor Member – Jason E. Snow and Stephen “Steve” Catalano
- Stanardsville School Board Member – write-in
In addition to Gov, Lieu. Gov., Atty Gen. and Delegate, Midway District will vote for:
- Midway Board of Supervisor Member – Matthew G. Hartung
- Midway School Board Member – write-in
Early Voting begins on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and will continue weekdays thru Friday, October 31, 2025. Also open on Saturday, October 25, 2025, and Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Voting on Election Day will be at the designated precinct that a voter lives in from 6:00 am - 7 p.m. If unsure of your precinct, call the office at 434-985-5213.
The Registrar's office and Early Voting will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Columbus Day.
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Treasurer
Dawn Lotts Marshall selected for Board
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I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected to join the 2025–2026 Board of the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) as the Central Virginia District Chair, representing:
- Augusta County
- Charlottesville (City)
- Clarke County
- Culpeper (Town)
- Culpeper County
- Fluvanna County
- Frederick County
- Greene County
- Harrisonburg (City)
- Highland County
- Madison County
- Nelson County
- Orange County
- Page County
- Rappahannock County
- Rockingham County
- Shenandoah (Town)
- Shenandoah County
- Staunton (City)
- Warren County
- Waynesboro (City)
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Winchester (City)
It’s a privilege to represent our region and to work alongside this incredible group of Treasurers from across the Commonwealth - all committed to strong local government, fiscal responsibility, and service with integrity.
Serving Greene County will remain my top priority and now I have the opportunity to bring our voice to the table statewide. I look forward to bringing fresh ideas from this broader platform back home!
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Animal Shelter
Unveiling new shelter van
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The Greene County Animal Shelter thanks the Morris family who generously made one of its dreams a reality. While we love the white shelter van, it didn’t say much about our little shelter that holds so much love and the relationships we create day after day with the love and care we have. The dream was to take that white van and turn it into something that told the stories that come through shelter doors everyday. We have transported so many lives in that van whether it be the vet or onto its next adventure.
The Morris family in Greene lost their beloved son Blake Morris back in April 2020. Donna Morris and her family had been looking into ways to keep Blake’s memory alive and give reason for people to know how much Blake loved animals. After months of working up a plan with the Morris family and Performance Signs the dream became a reality. The number 72 means so much to the family as this was Blake’s jersey number and race number. We wanted the family and all those who see the van know 72 lives of shelter dogs were changed. This was the biggest part of the tribute as 72 now will mean so much to those who see the van and will never forget why 72 is so important.
Truly thank you from the bottoms of our hearts to the Morris Family who made this contribution in memory of their loved son Blake Morris. Also thank you to Performance Signs for the work in helping to honor this beautiful tribute.
We will drive with our 72 shelter dogs stories to tell all because of a certain Greene County boy who loved 72 and animals.
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Economic Development & Tourism
Receive weekly Greene events emails
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Sign up to receive the weekly Greene community events email. This is a great way to learn about community, church, business and other events happening in Greene for families, adults, and youth. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to sign up to receive this once-a-week listing of all the exciting events in our community. In addition, make sure your organization's events are listed with the second link below.
Sign up to receive the weekly email: http://eepurl.com/iVaZTE
List your organization's events: https://greenecalendar.com/
Unsubscribe at any time. All emails will be for this sole purpose.
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Parks & Recreation
Soccer camp
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Virginia Cooperative Extension
Managing Spotted Lanternfly
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Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District
Septic cost share available
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Homeowners, do you have your own septic system? When was the last time you had it pumped out or inspected? Do you know how well it functions? As a homeowner, it is in your best interest and beneficial for local streams and groundwater to maintain your system and the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is here to help!
Effective July 1, the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District has just recently received additional funding for its residential septic cost share program which allows the District to expand its eligible area in Greene County to the full County. Previously, it was limited to just the Rapidan watershed area. Now the entire County can benefit.
This program is focused on reducing any existing or potential impacts on local ground and surface water quality. E. Coli bacteria in some local streams has long been identified as being higher than expected by state water quality standards, although other pollutants can also be involved, particularly nutrients. An additional benefit to the property owner is the assurance that their system is up to standards and functions properly. It is a win-win for both water quality and property value.
If you have not had your septic system pumped out in the last five years and you are a resident of Greene you are now eligible! Residential properties only. A basic pump out of your septic tank and an inspection are the best insurance for maintaining a functional system.
Pump outs with an inspection extend the life of a system and prevent higher costs later on if the systems fail. If further repairs are indicated by the pump out and inspection, the owner is still eligible for the additional repair payments. Applications are required and need to be approved prior to the work being done or funding can be declined. Free assistance with initial assessments of individual system needs is available from the District. Reimbursement payments are made promptly once the work has been completed. The program is entirely voluntary and assistance from the District is free of charge.
Further information on the program is available from the District at 540-948-7531 or 540-825-8591. Funding for these projects has been secured by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Non Point Source Program, Commonwealth of Virginia. New fiscal year brings new money. Nearly all occupied residential properties in Greene County are now eligible!
The program offers 50% reimbursement for any occupied residential property, with up to 80% for low-income households. See chart below.
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Greene County Lions Club
Celebrate 75 years
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Help save lives right here in our community! The Greene County Lions Club is hosting a blood drive on Monday, August 11th, and we need your help.
There are 12 open spots left — let’s fill them all!
Location: PVCC Giuseppe Center, Stanardsville, VA
Time: 2 - 6:30 p.m.
Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time...
Every donation counts. Share this with friends and family and help us reach our goal!
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Feeding Greene
Feeding Greene Fall Fundraiser
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Mark your calendars - the Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program will be back this fall! Starting September 24, this six-week class will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. through October 29. This program is free and open to anyone living in the Blue Ridge Health District (including the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, & Nelson).
From free nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) to acupuncture and nutrition education, this class has a variety of strategies to help you find what works best! You'll also get to hear from former smokers/nicotine users who have successfully quit and want to help others do the same.
Not quite ready to quit yet? You're still invited to join! Even if you're not 100% ready to quit, this class can help you learn more about what quitting looks and feels like so you're better prepared for your next attempt.
To join, email instructor Scott Mein at scottrmein@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Tour de Greene
Register for the Tour de Greene
| | Clay Festival: Save the Date! | | Held in the town of Stanardsville, the Virginia Clay Festival is an art show celebrating the creative possibilities of clay. It's held at the William Monroe High School cafeteria and commons, 254 Monroe Drive, Stanardsville. Pets are not allowed. There's free admission and parking. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Food trucks will be on site both days. Visit the website and Facebook page to see examples of the amazing artwork that will be for sale at this year's event. | | Car show fundraiser for July 4 | | |
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