Hanover County's E-Newsletter

Oct. 26, 2026

Hanover cowgirl finds strength in the saddle

If you attended this year’s Hanover Tomato Festival, you might remember Sydney Mason and her 29-year-old best friend, Peaches, carrying the American flag during the National Anthem.

A Hanover resident and first-generation cowgirl, Sydney is a three-time All-Around Cowgirl in Virginia. But her journey is about more than rodeo titles. This experience has given her strength, confidence and a deeper belief in herself.

Help make the holidays bright for Hanover familes

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!

Ready. Set. Ride safely, Hanover.

Hanover County Fire-EMS wants everyone to enjoy the beautiful riding weather we have this time of year. Here are a few reminders for cyclists, scooterists and motorists to ensure a fun and safe journey to and from home.

'Feed the Farm' through Hanover County's pumpkin recycling program

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

From Nov. 1 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 events

Hanover County Public Works is hosting an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane.

The contractor will remove e-waste from vehicles.

This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). Businesses will not be permitted. No out-of-County materials will be accepted.

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.

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.

This is the last week to vote early

Early voting is available until this Saturday, Oct. 31, for the general and special elections on Nov. 3.

Please enter the Early Voting Center through the double doors under the new awning of the Wickham Building, 7497 County Complex Road. Take a quick tour of the new entrance and setup.

The Early Voting Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Saturday voting available Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Curbside voting is available at this entrance for voters with disabilities and those age 65 and older. Follow the signs for curbside voting. The absentee ballot drop box is also located at this entrance and will be available until 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

Hanover seeks additional 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.

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.

Did you leave something valuable at one of our convenience centers?

Our Public Works team recently found a valuable personal item at a Hanover County convenience center, and we’d love to reunite it with its owner.

We’re keeping the details under wraps for now so we can make sure it gets back to the right person. If you think it might be yours, please contact us at 804-365-6181 and be prepared to provide a photo and a very specific description of the item.

Wednesday

October 28, at 6 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

Oct. 26, 2026

Hanover County Communications and Community Engagement

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