Board of Supervisors to hear broadband update tomorrow

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9. Among the topics on the afternoon agenda are a presentation on the Connect Hanover Broadband Initiative, which ultimately has the goal of providing broadband service to almost 6,200 homes and businesses that do not have internet access. Also on the afternoon agenda is a request to set the public hearing on proposed changes to the tax relief for the elderly and disabled program – County Administrator John A. Budesky has proposed changing the eligibility guidelines to make it easier for more people able to apply, and increasing the amount of relief. There will be no evening session on March 9. All Board meetings are videostreamed live here and the archived version is generally available the next day.

New exhibit at Hanover Museum of History & Culture focuses on women

The Hanover Museum of History & Culture will celebrate International Women’s Day with the opening of its newest exhibit, Leaders & Legacy: Women of Hanover on Tuesday, March 8, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Through stories, artifacts, and programs, the exhibit highlights women of historical and modern day significance in Hanover County. The exhibit begins with the County’s history and flows through to present day. On Tuesday, March 8, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Anne Cross, Guest Curator of the exhibit, and Jaime Fawcett, Museum Director. The Hanover Museum of History & Culture is located at 7496 County Complex Road and is open to the public Wednesday – Friday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Leaders & Legacy: Women of Hanover exhibit is scheduled to be open through late 2022.

"Keeping Teens Safe" - a virtual community conversation Thursday

“Parents in Hanover call us every day, expressing concern about their children’s emotional health,” says Martha Lambert, coordinator of Behavioral Health Wellness at the Hanover Community Services Board. “They ask how they can help their teenager navigate the stresses of the pandemic, academic life and relationships. They share stories about their children’s growing anxiety and deepening depression. We know that there are more parents out there who need support, so they feel confident when helping their kids.” On Thursday night, March 10, you are invited to join a virtual conversation from 7-9 p.m. over Zoom. Presenters from the CKG Foundation, Hanover Cares Coalition, Hanover Community Services Board, and Hanover County Public Schools will share their perspectives on teen mental health. Panelists will discuss different aspects of teen emotional well-being including building resilience, identifying risk factors, depression and anxiety, substance use, and suicide. Several panelists will bring their lived experience to the discussion as survivors of adolescent depression and also as the parents of teens. Participants will also be able to ask panelists questions. You can register at https://tinyurl.com/HanoverKT