"Hanover Tomato Month" begins tonight at Pole Green Park

July is “Tomato Month” in Hanover County, and it all begins tonight at Pole Green Park with “Tunes & Tasty Tomatoes” beginning at 5:30. Tickets are limited. Events will be held at various locations in the county throughout the month in lieu of having the Hanover Tomato Festival this year. All the juicy details can be read here.

County closes COVID-19 vaccination clinic, celebrates its many volunteers

On June 25, Hanover County celebrated the success of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the Ashland Junction Shopping Center with a lunch for the hundreds of volunteers who made it possible. More than 51,000 vaccinations were administered at the center between January 29 and June 15, and Hanover ranks among top localities in the State for percentage of residents receiving at least one shot.

County about to begin process of updating Comp Plan

The every-five-years process of updating Hanover County’s Comprehensive Plan has begun. Planning director David Maloney reported to the Board of Supervisors last week that the first step will be to procure the services of a consultant. That will take place this summer. In October, Maloney plans to present a detailed community engagement plan to the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. Public engagement will be emphasized and occur throughout the process. Maloney’s presentation to the Board of Supervisors can be viewed on this page.