County offices closed Thursday and Friday

Hanover County Government offices, solid waste centers, and courts will be closed December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday and January 1 for New Year’s. Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library also will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and will close at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. We all want to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones but please exercise caution and limit the size of your gatherings so all can be safe.

Making the holidays brighter for those in need

Would you like to help make the holidays brighter for others? The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve. “In person” volunteering needs may be limited, but this year’s “wish list” is still full of opportunities to show compassion and bring joy to others. The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support as they serve others during the Holiday season. The document is available online at www.HanoverVolunteers.org.

Direct assistance available to County residents; December 30 is deadline

The deadline is soon approaching to apply for Hanover County’s Coronavirus Relief Funds under the CARES Act. 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. The list of community partners can be read here. Applications must be processed prior to December 30.