Deadline is November 25 to apply for Broadband Advisory Committee

On December 11, the Board of Supervisors is expected to appoint five citizen members of a new Broadband Advisory Committee which will go to work in January 2020. Members will be expected to have expertise in fields such as information technology, internet service delivery and provision, GIS mapping and broadband infrastructure. Read the story here. Online information sheet for appointments. Monday is the deadline to apply.

County offices, facilities closed next Thursday and Friday

Hanover County government offices, solid waste facilities and library branches will be closed on Thursday and Friday of next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. May all have a great holiday surrounded by family, friends and food.

Ashland’s Holiday Parade on Sunday

Start the season on Sunday afternoon with some holiday merriment! Ashland’s 50^th Annual Olde Time Holiday Parade will be held on November 24 beginning at 2 p.m. The parade starts at Thompson Street and South Snead Street and ends at the intersection of Henry Street with Archie Cannon Drive. The event is organized by the Ashland Kiwanis Club.

“Early American Family Christmas Decorating” at Scotchtown

Next Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30, "Early Home Family Christmas Decorating” will be the program at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown. Are you ready to decorate your home for the holidays? Maybe you’re looking for a family-friendly activity for your loved ones and out-of-town guests? Bring them to Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown where they will help you make a variety of swags, wreaths and ornaments using historical styles and natural materials, many from the grounds of Scotchtown! Patrick Henry’s former country home is located about 7 miles west of Ashland at 16120 Chiswell Lane.