Board of Supervisors meets Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The Board of Supervisors meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25. The agenda includes an update on the Department of Public Utilities’ new Customer Information System, a closed session for discussion of an unannounced business or industry and several public hearings. The Board’s meetings can be watched live and an archived version is normally available on the afternoon after the meeting.

Workshop on development disability waivers

This Wednesday, September 25, Hanover’s Community Services Board will sponsor a workshop to help residents affected by Developmental Disabilities access the statewide waiver waiting list. Developmental Disability Waivers is a program offering community and home based support to adults and children affected by Developmental Disabilities such as Autism or Intellectual Disability. The CSB is the single point of entry to access these services. The workshop is open to the public and will take place from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Library (7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA 23111). Participants in the workshop will learn if their loved one is eligible for the program, how to get linked to services, and gain an understanding of Developmental Disability Waivers. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.hanovercounty.gov and search “Developmental Disability Waivers” or contact Dyanne Gordon, Intake and Outreach Specialist at 804-365-4232.

Health Department to hold major event this Saturday

The Hanover Health Department is offering a Flu Vaccine Clinic & Health Fair this Saturday, September 28, at Hanover High School. The shots are free. Please wear short sleeves. The clinic will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. This will be the department’s largest event ever, with the ability to administer 500 flu shots this year. Watch the video here.