Hanover County's e-Newsletter

July 1, 2024

County seeks nominees to replace departing School Board member

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is seeking nominations for the Mechanicsville School Board seat after School Board member John E. Redd Jr. announced plans to resign.

Redd plans to move outside the district and will no longer be eligible to serve.

Mechanicsville residents who want to be considered for the position must nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else at the Board of Supervisors’ public hearing on Wednesday, July 24. Residents must also fill out an application, which will be available Wednesday, July 10 here.

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Internet may be coming your way soon

We've received an update from our Connect Hanover partners on when and where to expect the next fiber connections.

Brightspeed informed us they will begin fiber construction in August across portions of Western Hanover — along Verdon Road and Old Ridge Road. They expect home connections to be complete by the end of this year.

All Points Broadband will begin fiber connections in November across portions of Eastern Hanover — in Cold Harbor and Old Church. They expect to begin home connections in February 2025.

Specific construction locations can be found here to see if internet is coming to your neighborhood soon.

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Fire-EMS announces new Deputy Chief

David C. Johnston has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of Hanover County Fire-EMS.

“DJ” began his career as an Emergency Medical Technician and quickly realized his passion for emergency medicine. He furthered his education by becoming a Nationally Registered Paramedic.

Chief Johnston joined Hanover in January 2007. He's served as a Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, Public Information Officer and Assistant Chief.

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Fire Marshal declares countywide burn ban

Due to existing and forecasted drought conditions, the Hanover County Fire Marshal has declared a countywide ban on all open burning.

This means it is unlawful to burn brush, grass, leaves, trash, debris, or any other flammable material. This ban includes all recreational fires, burn barrels and portable outdoor fireplaces. This ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

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Hear what's happening at this year's Hanover Tomato Festival

Episode three of our Hear In Hanover podcast is out now!

This month, we're joined by Hanover County Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Reidmiller to talk all things Hanover Tomato Festival.

Join us as we dive into the rich history of the festival and preview the exciting events awaiting you this year.

Search "Hear In Hanover" on your favorite streaming platform or click here to listen.

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Hanover's 250 Commission hosts full-day community history crawl

Join the Hanover 250 Commission for "Here Ye, Hanover," a full-day community crawl!

The Saturday, July 20 event honors the 250th anniversary of the pivotal resolutions written by the freeholders of colonial Hanover County — The Hanover Resolves.

The full event calendar can be found here.

The 250 Commission plans programs and events within Hanover County leading up to and during 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.