Hanover County's e-Newsletter

July 5, 2023

Welcome to “Here in Hanover” — your passport to the heart and soul of our community. Delivered to your inbox weekly, this newsletter is devoted to sharing meaningful County news and events. “Here in Hanover” offers a carefully crafted collection of stories that capture the Spirit of Hanover, along with County information that impacts you and your family.

We've paired our newsletter with a "Here in Hanover" webpage that features extra content, so you can always have your finger on the pulse of our amazing community.

Crews poured the cement footings for the new Montpelier Recreation Center and Library. This 20,000-square-foot facility will be a true gem for the area when it opens next year — with a new library, full-size gymnasium, meeting space and classrooms.

Planning Director David Maloney retired last week after 24 years of service to Hanover. He started with the County in 1999 and was promoted to planning director in 2021.

During his tenure, Maloney oversaw the process of over 1,400 land use applications to the Planning Commission and Board, provided technical expertise during five Comprehensive Plan updates and mentored countless Hanover employees. We wish him a long, healthy and happy retirement.

The Board of Supervisors is considering a policy that provides recommendations on solar installations within the County. It’s intended to guide the location and development of solar facilities in a way that maintains our rural character. We would like your feedback on the proposed policy.

Hanover County is nearing the final round of its community engagement events for the update of the Comprehensive Plan, which establishes a long-range vision for the County’s growth and development. The focus of all these meetings will be environment + resilience, community facilities + utilities and transportation.

Results of the meetings will be reported at a joint workshop between the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission on July 26.

Bring your family and your appetite to the County’s most celebrated event — the Hanover Tomato Festival. You’ll find the tastiest tomatoes in all of Virginia, along with tomato-focused food, children’s activities, artisan vendors and live entertainment. Enjoy Hanover’s “favorite fruit” July 14-15 at Pole Green Park.

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1. The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office event is ranked first in Virginia and third in the nation for communities of a similar size.

If you would like someone from the Sheriff's Office to stop by your NNO celebration, contact Deputy Barry Bland at 804-365-7116 or email National Night Out by July 7.

We celebrated National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month in June by recognizing Agriberry Farm and their delicious berries! The Geyer family farm grows blackberries, raspberries and more and is the only fruit-oriented CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program in the Richmond area. This allows customers to purchase products during preseason, supporting local farmers during winter months.

There are several upcoming opportunities to visit the farm including their pick-your-own days every other Saturday through August.

Wednesday,

July 26 at 2 p.m.

The Board's Comprehensive Plan Work Session will begin at noon in the Wickham Building - Room 150.

We want to work alongside you on Team Hanover!

• Crisis and Same Day Access Clinician

• Training Specialist – Driver

• Solid Waste Operator

• Solid Waste Equipment Operator



For more opportunities in Hanover County, visit www.hanovercountyjobs.com.

Hanover County's e-Newsletter

July 5, 2023

Hanover County Communications and Community Engagement

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