News Flash

Posted on: September 29, 2023

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Hanover's Don Lee retiring after interesting career

Donald Lee Portrait

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 ...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Hanover DASH program reduces rates and expands hours of operation

Hanover Dash Logo_MECH

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Fire-EMS Chief Piland is retiring

Portrait of Jethro H Piland

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2023

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 ...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Hardman to lead Department of Public Works

Randy Hardman

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Hanover CASA program seeks volunteers to serve as child advocates

CASA logo

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 ...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2023

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 ...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2022

New Fire Station approved for Mechanicsville area

Fire Station 17 conceptual rendering

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2022

Hanover County launches new website for broadband updates

Connect Hanover site image

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...

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Hanover County Press Releases

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: September 14, 2023

Hanover County Parks and Recreation Recognized with State Awards

Awards display and highlights

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...

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Parks & Recreation Press Releases & Updates