County offices, centers closed on Monday

Hanover County government offices and solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Because of the health concerns posed by the coronavirus COVID-19, the Department of Parks & Recreation has cancelled the annual Memorial Day observance at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Wayside Park. However, you are invited to watch the department’s video observance of the event.

Board of Supervisors to meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday

The Board of Supervisors will meet beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. County Administrator Cecil R. Harris Jr., will update the Board on the status of their Fiscal Year 2020 initiatives and propose adoption of their FY21 Initiatives. Kathy Seay, Deputy County Administrator, will make a request to establish the 501 (c) (3) Foundation for the Hanover Museum of History and Culture. The Board will go into closed session to discuss a new Director of General Services – Marvin Fletcher is retiring from that position at the end of this month after more than 30 years of service.

Public comments procedures for the May 27 meeting

Hanover County is striving to conduct the public’s business, take the necessary precautions to protect residents participating in public meetings, and comply with state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings and maintaining social distancing. In-person comments are allowed, but the Board of Supervisors meeting room can be filled to no more than 50% capacity and social distancing must be observed. Hanover County has greatly expanded the ways residents may provide comment without having to appear in person, including establishing a voice mail number (365-3333) and an email address for both Citizens Time and the public hearings. Comments left within voice mail and the email box will be made a part of the record. The deadline for submitting Citizens’ Time and public hearing comments is Monday, May 25th at 5:00 p.m.

Public hearing on two School Board appointments

On Wednesday, May 27, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive nominations for the Ashland and Chickahominy District seats on the Hanover County School Board. Any person who wishes to be considered for the position must be announced during this public hearing. The public hearing will occur at 7 p.m. The appointment of the successful candidate is expected to be announced at the Board’s June 24 meeting.