Board of Supervisors meet Wednesday at 2 p.m.

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the County’s tax rates and budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 on Wednesday. That topic is on the agenda for the Board’s 2 p.m. meeting. Also on the afternoon’s agenda are the presentation of a 9-1-1 Lifesaving Award to Jordynn Etheridge as an Honorary Communications Officer; a report from the Planning Director on the Comprehensive Plan update; and a highway projects update. There is no evening session scheduled on Wednesday. Board meetings are videostreamed live on the website and the archived version is generally available on the Thursday after the meeting.

Board seeks nominees for Mechanicsville School Board

The Board of Supervisors is seeking nominations for the School Board seat that represents the Mechanicsville District. School Board members are appointed by the Board to serve four-year terms. Each of Hanover’s seven election districts has a member on the School Board, which sets policy for the Hanover County Public School system. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 27. For more information on the nomination and appointment process, read here.

Solid waste and recycling centers are closed on Sunday

Hanover County solid waste and recycling centers are closed on Sunday, April 17 in observance of Easter.