Board of Supervisors meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesday

The Hanover Board of Supervisors meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. On the afternoon agenda are a presentation from PlanRVA Executive Director Martha Heeter; the Community Development Annual Report; the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and a legislative update. Planning public hearings will begin at 7 p.m. In person attendance is limited to no more than 25 individuals in accordance with Governor Northam’s most recent announcement. Citizens wishing to attend will be required to wear a facial covering. You have until tomorrow at 5 p.m. to submit comments via email for Citizens Time or the public hearings; information here. All Board meetings are videostreamed live, with the archived version being available generally on Thursday afternoon.

From left are Josie Voorhies, Jenna Coyle; Amber Faniel; Elizabeth Rafferty; and Linda Tyler.

CASA child advocates sworn in

Five citizens were sworn in on Friday as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children who are involved in cases being heard by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. CASA volunteers advocate for the interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in cases before the Juvenile Domestic & Relations Court. J&DR Court Judge Shannon O. Hoehl administered the oath to Jenna Coyle, Amber Faniel, Elizabeth Rafferty, Linda Tyler and Josie Voorhies. For the full story read here.

Direct assistance to Hanover residents with basic emergency needs

Hanover County has partnered with United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to help county residents who have emergency basic needs, such as food or financial assistance for housing or utilities. These funds have been made available by the Board of Supervisors from the County’s Coronavirus Relief Funds under the CARES Act. The list of community partners is can be read here.