Hanover County's E-Newsletter

Nov. 2, 2026

Hanover County honors recipients of the

2026 Jean C. Harris Award

Hanover County Community Services Board (CSB) has honored Heidi Brown and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) with the 2026 Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding dedication to supporting individuals and families in the community.

Established in 2000, the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence recognizes Hanover-based individuals, families and organizations that make outstanding contributions in the areas of mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities.

Heating assistance applications for this winter are now open

Hanover County residents who need help paying their heating bills this winter can now apply for financial assistance through the Department of Social Services. Applications for the Fuel Assistance Program are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 13.

To qualify, households must have an income below 150% of the federal poverty level and be responsible for paying their home's heating bill. Additional eligibility requirements apply. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility in late December.

Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Enter your address on our website here to find your polling place.

Last chance to share feedback on Route 30 Small Area Plan

Hanover County is developing a Small Area Plan for State Route 30 between U.S. Route 1 and the North Anna River (Caroline County line), and we are seeking additional feedback from you!

This plan will guide how development and redevelopment occur in the area — helping to shape its look, feel and future.

The survey will close on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.

Pumpkin ReHarvest recycling program

begins in Hanover County

Hanover County Public Works has launched, “Pumpkin ReHarvest — Feed the Farm,” a pilot program that gives residents an opportunity to recycle their pumpkins and gourds after Halloween.

Accepted items include:

• Whole pumpkins
• Carved pumpkins
• Gourds

Through Nov. 20, residents can drop off clean, undecorated pumpkins and gourds at three participating County convenience centers. The collected items will be provided to local farms for use as livestock feed.

Hanover County to host recycling and paper shredding event

Hanover County will host a special recycling event across from the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal documents to be shredded.

This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-County materials will be accepted.

Help make the holidays bright for Hanover families

With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to give back to the community. Hanover County Department of Community Resources has put together the "Making Holidays Bright" wish list, highlighting local organizations in need of assistance.

Whether through volunteer service or a generous donation of food or funding, your support makes a huge difference in the lives of others!

Hanover offers a free event for caregivers of older adults

Caregivers, families and community members are invited to Hanover County’s Caregiver Expo on Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Ashland, 800 Thompson Street.

Presentations will cover topics such as grief and emotional wellness, medication management and building community support. 

For more information, contact Community Resources at 804-365-4300 or email volunteer@hanovercounty.gov.

We're counting on you

to design the next voting sticker

The Voter Registration and Elections Office is inviting Hanover students and residents to put their creativity to work and design an original sticker celebrating voting and civic participation. Four winning designs will be selected — one in each category — and could become the stickers Hanover voters proudly wear during elections beginning in 2027.

Categories include:

• Elementary School: Future Voter Sticker
• Middle School: I Voted Sticker
• High School: I Voted Sticker
• Hanover County Resident: I Voted Sticker

Submit your design by Monday, Nov. 30, online at engage.hanovercounty.gov/stickercontest or by mail or in person to the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building, 7497 County Complex Road, P.O. Box 419, Hanover, VA 23069.

Students may also submit artwork through interoffice mail at their school.

Wednesday

November 18, at 2 p.m.

Board of Supervisors meetings can be watched live or on-demand here.

Engage Hanover is an interactive online platform where residents can learn about County projects and offer feedback.

We’ve all heard someone ask, “What’s going in there?” or “Is that rumor true?” Hanover’s Talking About is your place to get straight answers, directly from the source. Here are some of the most common questions we get — and our honest answers.

We want to work alongside you on Team Hanover!

• HR Specialist - Human Resources
• Solid Waste Equipment Operator - Public Works
• Division Director - Social Services
• Asst. County Attorney - County Attorney's Office
• Fleet Services Coordinator - General Services



For more opportunities in Hanover County, visit www.hanovercountyjobs.com.

Hanover County's E-Newsletter

Nov. 2, 2026

Hanover County Communications and Community Engagement

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