Supervisor Dan Schmitt
Henrico is tapping local expertise as it expands and sharpens its focus on improving the county’s housing stock, its affordability and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors in April established the Housing Advisory Committee and appointed its first nine members, who will serve staggered terms through 2020 or 2021. The members offer broad experience in housing issues, including for-profit and nonprofit development, home building and sales, commercial lending and law. Continue reading Housing Advisory Committee to serve as ‘think tank’ on housing issues
With a website and messages on social media, radio, television and billboards, Henrico County and its neighboring localities are working to stem the alarming rise of opioid overdoses and deaths.
Henrico, Chesterfield County, Hanover County and the city of Richmond have united as Opioid Solutions RVA to raise awareness of the epidemic and to promote resources and support to aid recovery. Continue reading Region confronts opioid epidemic with Opioid Solutions RVA
When the yellow dusting of pollen hits, you know spring is in full season. It’s the perfect time to prepare your lawn and garden for a delightful summer.
The Henrico Extension Office offers a variety of services to help Henrico homeowners create a lush landscape that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
The SMART Lawns program provides homeowners with a plan tailored to fit their specific lawn-care needs.
Continue reading Extension Office offers tips on growing lush, green landscape
One of the most frequently asked questions of the Henrico County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is who’s responsible for water and sewer lines.
“The county maintains all of the water and sewer pipes from the street to the property line,” said DPU Wastewater Collection Engineer Ricky Blunt. “Anything from the property line back toward the house — and within the house — is the homeowner’s responsibility.”
If residents encounter problems with their sewage or water lines, DPU Assistant Director Bentley Chan maintained they should call DPU first.
“If it’s an issue related to your water or sewer service, then please give us a call. We’re here to help,” he said. Continue reading Water and sewer line maintenance: What’s the homeowner’s responsibility?
Henrico’s new mobile app can help you find a park, pay a bill, report a pothole, read a HenricoNews story, contact your supervisor or watch a documentary on county history — with the app, access to the full scope of county information and services is literally at your fingertips. Continue reading Get the Henrico County App! (It’s free)
The Annual Summer Kickoff Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature more than 25 employers from high-demand industries, including manufacturing, transportation, logistics, skilled trades, health care and hospitality. Continue reading Virginia Career Works Capital Region to hold job fair June 12
Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will hold a Brookland Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 4 to provide updates on various Henrico County initiatives and receive questions and ideas.
Constituents are encouraged to submit questions in advance at [email protected].
The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.
For information, call (804) 501-4208.
Continue reading Brookland Supervisor Dan Schmitt to hold town meeting June 4
Henrico County has earned an Aaa bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service for its upcoming water and sewer revenue bond issue, making it one of 12 localities in the country to receive the company’s highest possible rating. Continue reading Henrico earns third Aaa rating for water and sewer revenue bonds
Henrico County will offer a series of free classes on how to administer naloxone to potentially save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids. Continue reading Henrico to offer free classes on reviving someone after an opioid overdose
Harvey L. Hinson, a retired deputy county manager for Henrico, has been appointed to serve as interim supervisor for the Brookland District. Continue reading Henrico board appoints Hinson as interim supervisor for Brookland
Brookland town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26 will discuss resources and programs available to seniors. Continue reading Brookland meeting Oct. 26 to highlight resources, programs for seniors
Brookland district town hall meeting Wednesday, May 10 to discuss the opioid crisis in Henrico County. Continue reading Brookland meeting May 10 to discuss opioid crisis
Harvey L. Hinson appointed to serve as interim supervisor for the Brookland District following the death of representative Richard W. Glover. Continue reading Henrico board appoints Hinson as interim supervisor for Brookland
Henrico is honoring the memory and service of longtime Brookland District Supervisor Richard W. Glover. Continue reading Henrico mourns Brookland Supervisor Richard W. Glover upon his death
