Hanover County's e-Newsletter

October 23, 2023

S. Brent Helmick was sworn in as interim Chickahominy District Supervisor this morning.

He will serve for the remainder of the calendar year following the resignation of Angela Kelly-Wiecek.

 

Helmick is a Senior Security Solutions Architect for Verizon, where he has worked for 28 years. He is also a 24-year veteran of Virginia’s Army National Guard, currently serving as a Chief Warrant Officer.

There will be a public hearing on the proposed improvements to the Route 1/Route 30 intersection on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Doswell Community Center.

The hearing will include a project overview followed by a Q&A session. The meeting will conclude with opportunities to engage one-on-one and in small groups with members of the project team. 

Hanover County Social Services is accepting applications for their Fuel Assistance Program through Nov. 10.

This program helps eligible households with the costs of heating their homes. The amount received will not necessarily cover all of the costs, but it will be a supplement.

If you have been accepted as eligible for the program in the past, you may have been automatically registered for this year’s program.

Speak with a Human Services Agent at (804) 365-4100 for questions or concerns.

Pamunkey Regional Library's Atlee Library received an architecture "Award of Merit" at American Institute of Architects (AIA) Richmond's Design Awards!

This award recognizes outstanding design with emphasis on innovation and social impact.

"We really appreciated the opportunity seized to celebrate views to the landscape beyond. We also applaud the invitation extended into the building from the parking lot, hinting toward a sequence of experiences within the library," the judges commented.

Congratulations!

As the seasons change, you may want to start burning your leaves, trees and yard debris. Hanover County Fire-EMS wants to help you do that safely.

The fall burn ban allows open burning between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight.

For questions or concerns, contact the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Early voting will be available this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building, 7497 County Complex Road.

In-person absentee voting is also available at the Early Voting Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Early Voting Center will also be open Saturday, Nov. 4.

Friday, Oct. 27 is the final day you can request an absentee ballot by mail. Your application must be received by the registrar by 5 p.m.

Join Hanover County Sheriff's Office for their “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter" event on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

In addition, Hanover County Fire-EMS shares how to control traumatic bleeding to save lives in their "Stop the Bleed" presentation.

The event will be held in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road.

Contact Deputy Evan Povar at ejpovar@hanovercounty.gov or (804) 365-6324 to register. Registration is encouraged due to limited seating .

Enrollment ends Wednesday, Nov. 1 for the Hanover County Land Use Program.

This program enables qualified landowners to have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

For more information and to find out if you qualify, click here.

SAVE THE DATE!

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, join Hanover County Community Resources for their 2nd Annual Caregiver Expo!

This free educational event is on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 175, 8700 Bell Creek Road.

There will be giveaways, door prizes, vendors and more!

Storm water from roads, buildings, lawns and parking lots carry pollutants to streams and rivers to the Chesapeake Bay. Hanover County is proactive in protecting local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay from pollution.

Residents can help as well. Do your part and protect the Chesapeake Bay!

Wednesday,

October 25 at 6 p.m.

We want to work alongside you on Team Hanover!

•  Court Bailiff

•  Crime Analyst

• Patrol Deputy

• Emergency Communications Officer



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

Hanover County's e-Newsletter

October 23, 2023

Hanover County Communications and Community Engagement

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