REC informs Hanover of work beginning for broadband project

Hanover County received the following letter from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative staff on January 27, 2023.  We are sharing this information with our citizens who might see REC worker and truck activity in areas where All Points Broadband will...

Surplus Property Public Internet Auction, Vehicles

This auction is for on-line Hanover County vehicles.  

HANOVER COUNTY VEHICLE SALE Vehicles, buses, trailer and fire truck

SALE DATE:

The auction dates will be February 1, 2023 through February 13, 2023

WEBSITE LINK:

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Kristin Smith Dunlop Appointed Director of Communications

County Administrator John A. Budesky is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Smith Dunlop as Director of Communications and Community Engagement for Hanover County. Dunlop, a veteran journalist who most recently worked for Henrico Count...

Upcoming Comp Plan community participation events given

Hanover County is working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update its Comprehensive Plan. Called “Envision Hanover”, the Plan is the County’s long-range vision of Hanover over the next 25 years, addressing land use, ho...

Nominate someone for a Spirit of Volunteerism award!

The Spirit of Volunteerism Awards is an annual program that recognizes inspiring individuals or groups who have made major contributions to the quality of life in Hanover County through their volunteer efforts. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 10....

Hospital project proposed for Hanover County

Hanover County has been approached by representatives of Henrico Doctor’s Hospital who shared interest in establishing an Ashland Hospital off Sliding Hill Road. The project has not been submitted for zoning consideration at this time, so full details of ...

Public Utilities customers now can apply for low-income water assistance program

Customers of the Hanover County Department of Public Utilities are now able to apply online for assistance from Virginia’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This program is a temporary federal-funded program created to assist low-inc...

Signup period for Hanover Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $300,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $52,500 or less.

The application period for the upcoming year b...

Board selects potential school site east of Mechanicsville

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has authorized a contract on just over 113 acres in the Henry District for the potential site of a replacement Middle School and High School. Long term planning is a key priority for the Board of Supervisors and thi...

Hanover Department of Emergency Communications re-accredited by international agency

The Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications has earned the unique honor of being re-accredited by the international organization that is the world’s premier standard-setting and certification organization for emergency communication...

Three sworn in as Hanover CASA volunteers

Hanover County’s newest class of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was sworn in by Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Shannon O. Hoehl on December 2. 

The newest CASA members are Peggy Depew, Jayne Flowers and Gwen Green....

New Fire Station approved for Mechanicsville area

The Board of Supervisors has approved Hanover Fire Station 17, which will be on the south side of Laurel Meadow School Road, just west of Lee-Davis Road, adjacent to the Laurel Meadow Elementary School.  

The budget adopted for Fiscal Year 2023 by...

Board takes action to reduce the impact of upcoming personal property tax bills

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors acted on October 12^th to lessen the impact of rising personal property values on taxpayers.    

For this tax year only, passenger vehicles, SUVs and trucks weighing less than 10,000 pounds will be a...

Hanover County launches new website for broadband updates

Hanover County has launched a new website to provide up-to-date information about the “Connect Hanover” project. The Connect Hanover initiative will provide access to broadband internet to all unserved areas in the County. The website link is connecthanov...

Hanover County’s wastewater facilities recognized nationally for excellence

All four of Hanover County’s wastewater treatment plants have been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for exceptional performance. The facilities have been honored with the NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards. The Peak Perf...

Hanover County’s school-based mental health services recognized for excellence

Hanover County’s school-based mental health services program has received a 2022 achievement award from The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). The VACo Achievement Awards recognize excellence in local government programs in the areas of innovation, ...