Board seeks candidates for interim appointment to fill Chickahominy District seat

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is seeking an interim representative to serve the Chickahominy District following the resignation of Angela Kelly-Wiecek effective October 6.  To be considered, a nominee must be a registered voter residing...

Hanover's Don Lee retiring after interesting career

Don Lee is retiring September 29 as Deputy Director of General Services. It’s been an interesting career progression for a man who started out as a custodian 35 years ago.

“My dad always told me never settle,” Don recalls. “I didn’t.”

After graduating from ...

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 ...

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...

Hanover County Parks and Recreation Recognized with State Awards

More than 500 parks and recreation professionals, commercial vendors, and students convened in James City County for the annual conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. The conference serves as the pinnacle event for professional developmen...