Governor announces launch of COVIDWISE exposure app

Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of COVIDWISE, an innovative exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Virginia is the first state in the co...

Hanover DASH passes 1000 trips; offers affordable and reliable transportation

A trip to the Food Lion on August 5, 2020 marked Hanover DASH’s 1,000th trip! Trips to grocery stores, banking or medical appointments are not always a matter of celebration for most members of our community, but for those over the age of 60 or ...

Governor announces new small business grant program

Governor Ralph Northam this week announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be made available through Rebuild VA, a new economic recover...

Hanover extends application period for Small Business Resiliency Grant program

The application period for Hanover County’s Small Business Resiliency Grant program has been extended to August 14 at 11:59 p.m. The maximum grant amount available to an individual business under this program is now $7,500.

Made availabl...

Hanover Economic Development creates job referral app

Hanover County Economic Development has created the department’s newest app – Hiring in Hanover, VA. While not designed to list individual job postings, the app provides direct links to the business’ job page or job search we...

Board approves resolution supporting Ashland to Petersburg Trail segment

The Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution supporting the construction of a segment of the Ashland to Petersburg Trail (ATP) between Holly Hill Road and the planned Woodman Road extension in Henrico County.

The Ashland to Petersburg Trail Study is a...

Hanover seeking comments on broadband grant applications

Hanover County is soliciting public comments for potential Broadband Projects as part of two applications for Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) Grants.

One grant would apply to residences/businesses on both sides of the following roads,...

Never leave pets in vehicles

In the brutal heat of the summer, Hanover County Animal Control reminds all citizens that leaving your pet in your vehicle for even a few minutes on sunny days – even if the windows are not rolled up – can be critical to them....

Building named after Martha Ann Fields; marker recognizes her family

Hanover County is in the final stages of renovating what used to be the General District Court Building into an office building that will house the offices of the Assessor, Human Resources, General Services and Parks & Recreation. This building is exp...

John A. Budesky begins work as Hanover County Administrator

Hanover County’s new Administrator, John A. Budesky, has begun service in his new position. Budesky, who had been Goochland County Administrator, succeeds the retired Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris, Jr. Budesky was appointed by the Bo...

Know Your Rights and Resources

Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico Counties are committed to listening, discussing and sharing ideas that build community collaboration and trust and work toward solutions that overcome barriers and injustice for all. Part of that commitment is helping peo...

Hanover County Joins Anti-Litter Campaign

A coalition of ten localities across the region is launching a litter-prevention campaign — Don’t Trash Central Virginia — ahead of next month’s 50th annual observance of Earth Day in hopes of reducing the amount of...