Aaron Reidmiller to Lead Hanover County Parks & Recreation

County Administrator John A. Budesky is pleased to announce the hiring of Aaron Reidmiller as Director of Parks and Recreation. Reidmiller will start June 16 and replaces Derek Stamey who became the County Administrator in Cumberland County.

Aaron comes to...

Community Meeting for New Fire Station

Hanover County will hold a community meeting on a plan for a new fire station, Fire Station No. 17. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at Laurel Meadow Elementary School. The purpose of this meeting is to share with the public information...

Hanover County honors its volunteers at Spirit of Volunteerism

Every year, Hanover County recognizes some of its most outstanding volunteers at its “Spirit of Volunteerism” celebration. The 2022 celebration was held on May 12 at Hanover High School.

Judges selected the following volunteers for a 2022 “Spirit of Volunt...

Hanover's Redistricting Plan is Approved

The Virginia Attorney General’s Office has approved the redistricting plan adopted by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The redistricting plan makes minor changes to Hanover’s magisterial districts and polling places. The General Registrar will sen...

Board of Supervisors recognizes longtime employees

The Board of Supervisors has honored 111 Hanover County Government employees for their length of service, including one employee with 40 years of service to the public; Major Rickey R. Dandridge of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Three employees were ...

Amanda Six Named Director of Finance and Management Services

County Administrator John A. Budesky announced today the appointment of Amanda L. Six as Director of Finance and Management Services for Hanover County.  Six officially begins her new role on July 1^st.

Amanda Six has 14 years of governmental finan...

Hanover County recognizes Building Safety Month

The Hanover County Building Inspector’s Office and all building safety professionals work collaboratively with the construction community to ensure that structures are safe, sustainable and efficient for our residents and visitors. 

Inspectors, pe...

Restrictions in place at convenience centers May 26-29

From Thursday, May 26, through Sunday, May 29, only bagged or containerized household waste will be accepted at Hanover County’s six Convenience Centers. The following items will not be accepted from May 26-29:

• Large furniture items
• Mattresses or box spring...

Application period open for landowners requesting changes to Land Use Plan

The application period has opened for landowners requesting changes to the land use designation applied to their properties on the General Land Use Plan as part of the Envision Hanover Comprehensive Plan Update. The application is availa...

Hanover's Day Health program is improving the lives of individuals with disabilities

It was an exciting day for the 27 program individuals served by the Community Service Board’s Day Health and Rehabilitation Program. It was the opening of a new library!

When the ribbon was cut, program individuals opened the door to a great treat – severa...

Hanover County Recognizes Child Care Providers

 The Hanover County Board of Supervisors took steps Wednesday to recognize the tireless efforts of Hanover County’s child care providers. The Board presented a proclamation declaring May 6 “Child Care Appreciation Day.&rdq...

Hanover County Assessor's Office is Conducting Field Inspections

Please be aware, the Hanover County Assessor's Office is currently conducting field inspections throughout the county. You may see staff conducting observations from the street, taking exterior photographs and/or gathering exterior measurements o...

Hanover County Fleet Named Among the Top 100 in America

Hanover’s Fleet Management Division has been named among the 100 best fleets in America. Employees from the Fleet Division were honored Friday at a special recognition lunch after learning the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) rank...

Board of Supervisors adopts County Budget for FY23

The Board of Supervisors on April 13, 2022 unanimously adopted the Hanover County budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which begins on July 1. Highlights include replacing three elementary schools – and renovating a fourth – within five years, building a new fire...

Board enhances tax relief for elderly and disabled residents

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has significantly increased tax relief for the elderly and disabled.

Changes adopted on April 13 include:

• Increasing the net combined financial worth, excluding the value of the home, that may be held by elderly or di...

New Hanover Airport East Side Terminal Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

County Administrator John A. Budesky, members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Virginia Department of Aviation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 7 to celebrate the opening of a new terminal building on the east side of the Hanover ...

Beginning April 1, leash laws apply throughout the county

Every year, beginning April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed. 

The County’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 a...

Board updated on universal broadband initiative

Last year Hanover County announced its “Connect Hanover” Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed internet services to virtually all unserved or underserved homes and businesses. On March 9, Information Technology Director Kevin Nelson updated the Board...

Kerri O'Brien named Director of Communications and Community Engagement

County Administrator John A. Budesky announced today the appointment of Kerri O’Brien, former WRIC-TV Investigative Reporter and Anchor, as Director of Communications and Community Engagement for Hanover County. O’Brien officially begins her new ...

Davidson sworn in as Beaverdam District Supervisor

R. Allen Davidson has been sworn in by Judge J. Overton Harris as the Beaverdam District's interim representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Davidson's first meeting on the Board will be Wednesday, Feb. 9.

"Today, I ...

Davidson appointed to fill Beaverdam District seat on Board of Supervisors

R. Allen Davidson, a 31-year veteran of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office who recently retired from that department, has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors as the interim representative filling the vacant Beaverdam District seat until ...