Hanover County's E-Newsletter

Nov. 9, 2026

In your mailbox: the Hanover Review

This edition spotlights Atlee High School alumnus and Cosmic Baseball star Brandon "Showtime" Crosby and is packed with inspiring stories, project updates and the latest news from Hanover County, Hanover County Public Schools, the Town of Ashland and Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

Find a copy in your mailbox this week!

Heating assistance applications are available

Hanover County residents who need help paying their heating bills this winter can 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.

County offices closed for Veterans Day

Hanover County government offices, courts and solid waste convenience centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

Join us for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony

The Veterans Day Ceremony takes place Wednesday from the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Wayside Park at 2 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road.

Free Caregiver Expo this Friday

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.

Pumpkin ReHarvest recycling program

provides livestock feed for local farms

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.

Your sticker design could be displayed by Hanover voters in 2027

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 to become the stickers Hanover voters proudly wear during elections beginning in 2027.

Categories include:

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Hanover County Resident

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.

Become a resource parent and make a lasting difference through foster care and adoption

Hanover County is hosting a Resource Parent Information Session on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Department of Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway.

The session will include step-by-step information about the foster care and adoption process, the role of a resource parent, training, support and hear from local resource parents about their experiences and why they do it.

For more information and to RSVP, call 804-365-4104 or email astaylor@hanovercounty.gov.

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!

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. 9, 2026

Hanover County Communications and Community Engagement

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