Hanover DASH program reduces rates and expands hours of operation

Hanover County is reducing the copay cost for riders who use the Hanover DASH specialized transportation program from $6 to $5 per ride. Operation hours for the program are expanding to seven days a week effective Sunda...

Fire-EMS Chief Piland is retiring

Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland has announced his plans to retire Tuesday, Oct. 31, capping off decades of dedicated service to Hanover County. 

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Hanover County. Not only was I pro...

In-person absentee voting opens Sept. 22 for November General Election

In-person absentee voting begins Friday, Sept. 22 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Early Voting Center at Hanover County’s Wickham Building, 7497 County Complex Road. Residents can cast ballots Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Early Voting ...

Enrollment opens for Hanover County Land Use program

Enrollment opens Friday, Sept. 1 for the Hanover County Land Use Program. It enables qualified landowners to have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period runs through Wednes...

Hardman to lead Department of Public Works

County Administrator John A. Budesky is pleased to announce the appointment of W. R. (Randy) Hardman III, P.E. to Director of Public Works. Hardman, previously the department’s deputy director, assumes his new role on August 16. 

“Randy’s dedicati...

Hanover CASA program seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates

Hanover County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is accepting applications for its next training session for those interested in serving on behalf of abused and neglected children. 

CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteers dedicated ...

Mike Flagg retiring from Hanover County after distinguished 27-year career

Mike Flagg managed it all – solid waste and recycling, road construction, project management, compliance with environmental regulations, crisis response, flood mitigation and Hanover’s airport, to name just a few. That might sound daun...

Daricka Jones promoted to Director of Social Services

County Administrator John A. Budesky is pleased to announce the promotion of Daricka Jones to Director of Social Services (DSS). Jones, who has been serving as acting director since January, assumes her new role on July 16. 

Jones began her career...

Board increases tax relief for the elderly and disabled

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has enhanced the tax relief for the elderly and disabled for the second time in less than two months.

On May 24, the Board voted to increase the amount of net worth a participant in the program can have from $300,000...

Hanover veterans recall historic events

May is Military Appreciation Month, and Hanover’s veterans give us much to appreciate. Some have experienced history up close.

On September 11, 2001, Commander George Navas was serving in the Navy’s Quadrennial Defense Review Office at ...

Foster parents needed in Hanover County

Hanover County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) is in need of foster parents following a significant increase in children entering foster care.  

“We now have our largest pool of children in foster care that I've ...

New Fire Station approved for Mechanicsville area

The Board of Supervisors has approved Hanover Fire Station 17, which will be on the south side of Laurel Meadow School Road, just west of Lee-Davis Road, adjacent to the Laurel Meadow Elementary School.  

The budget adopted for Fiscal Year 2023 by...

Hanover County launches new website for broadband updates

Hanover County has launched a new website to provide up-to-date information about the “Connect Hanover” project. The Connect Hanover initiative will provide access to broadband internet to all unserved areas in the County. The website link is connecthanov...