County statement on proposed natural gas pipeline

Within the past week, the County has learned that a number of residents have been contacted by a utility provider known as Chickahominy LLC regarding a proposed 24” natural gas pipeline being considered. According to a media report, this gas pipeline woul...

Public asked to take survey for North Anna Power Plant to help emergency response

The public is asked to participate in an electronic survey identifying behavior during potential emergency situations regarding the Plume Emergency Planning Zone around the North Anna Power Station. This is part of the federal design/conduct requirements ...

Animal Control reminder to never leave pets in vehicles

In the brutal heat of the summer, Hanover County Animal Control reminds all citizens that leaving your pet in your vehicle for even a few minutes on sunny days – even if the windows are not rolled up – can be critical to them.

“A pet can die in only a few ...

New State Laws that became effective this month

R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Hanover County, reports on the new state laws that took effect on July 1, 2021.

I write to inform my fellow citizens of the new laws enacted by the latest special session o...

Hanover closes COVID-19 Vaccination Center with celebration

Hanover County celebrated the success of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the Ashland Junction Shopping Center with a lunch for the hundreds of volunteers who made it possible.

More than 51,000 vaccinations were administered at the center between January...

County preparing to embark on Comp Plan review

The every-five-years process of updating Hanover County’s Comprehensive Plan has begun.

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-term guide for growth and development within the county. The plan outlines goals, objectives, and projections of the...

Jay Brown appointed Deputy County Administrator

County Administrator John A. Budesky has announced the appointment of Jay A. Brown Ph.D., as Deputy County Administrator for Administrative Services effective June 16. Dr. Brown has been the Director of the Department of Budget and Strategic Planning for ...

Derek Stamey named Director of Hanover Parks & Recreation

Derek Stamey, a 17-year veteran of local government in this area, has been named the new Director of Parks & Recreation for Hanover County. Stamey started April 1 and replaces Greg Sager, who retired in December.

It’s Derek’s second tenure in Hanover, ...