September 24, 2007
CONTACT: Barry Lawrence, Clerk, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 501-4318
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed 12 Henrico County officials to the association's policy-making committees and governing bodies for 2007-08.
Members of Henrico's Board of Supervisors received the following appointments:
Several county officials also were appointed to key positions:
The only nationwide organization representing county governments before Congress and the White House, NACo works to improve county government and increase public understanding of the role of counties. The association's 11 steering committees, each comprised of 60 to 100 county officials, form its policy-making arm. The committees and other governing bodies meet several times annually to examine issues key to local government and to make recommendations on legislative polices and goals.
September 17, 2007
Contacts:
County of Chesterfield: Courtney Battista 748-1876
County of Goochland: Doug Harvey 556-5835
County of Hanover: Tom Harris 365-6005
County of Henrico: Art Petrini 501-4516
City of Richmond: Angela Fountain 646-7323
RICHMOND METROPOLITAN AREA LOCALITIES URGE
VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
The recent dry weather pattern has caused low water levels in the James River. In response to these low water levels, localities in the metro Richmond area -- Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover and Henrico counties along with the City of Richmond -- are notifying customers that voluntary water conservation measures have been implemented and are effective immediately. Voluntary compliance with these measures will assist Chesterfield, Henrico and Richmond in providing water to all customers in the region, while also meeting the requirements of the James River Regional Flow Management Plan.
If significant rainfall eliminates the current low water levels, these voluntary water conservation measures will be lifted.
REGIONAL VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
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CONSERVATION MEASURE
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Established Landscape & Gardens
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New Landscape
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Vegetable Gardens
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Paved Areas Washing (Streets, Drives, Patios, Walks, etc.)
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Vehicle Washing (Commercial Businesses Exempt)
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Golf Courses (Greens Exempt)
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Swimming Pools
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Fountains
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Businesses
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Restaurants
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All Other Consumption Uses
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For additional information contact:
County of Chesterfield: Public Utilities 748-1291County of Goochland: Public Utilities 556-5835
County of Hanover: Customer Service 365-6024County of Henrico: Customer Service 501-4275
City of Richmond: Customer Care Center 644-3000
September 13, 2007
CONTACT: Barb Strohman, Administrative Coordinator, Henricopolis SWCD
PHONE: 501-5175
Area residents can build their own rain barrel -- and learn ways to conserve water around the home -- at the "Rain Barrel Make and Take" workshop on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9-11 a.m. at Henrico's Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive.
Sponsored by the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the workshop will offer hands-on instruction and materials to construct a rain barrel, which provides an easy, inexpensive way for homeowners to maintain a supply of fresh water for outdoor use. A rain barrel also can help homeowners conserve water while diverting runoff from storm drains, which protects the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Cost of the workshop is $41, which includes materials for building the rain barrel. Additional barrels will be available for $20. Call 501-5147 to register.
For more information, contact Henricopolis SWCD at 501-5175.
September 11, 2007
CONTACT: Mikki Knight, Executive Assistant, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 501-4208
The next town meeting of Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O'Bannon will examine Henrico's new Emergency Notification System (ENS) and ways residents can benefit from the service. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive.
Designed to enhance the county's ability to communicate with residents, ENS sends severe weather alerts and emergency bulletins to residents on their landline telephones, e-mail, cell phones, pagers and wireless devices. Emergency Manager Anna McRay and Police Chief Henry W. Stanley, Jr. will demonstrate the system and discuss how it works. They will join O'Bannon for a question-and-answer period as well.
Tuckahoe town meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 501-4208 or log on to www.patobannon.com.
September 6, 2007
CONTACT: Kendra Kyle, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Programs
PHONE: 501-5160
The Henrico County Extension Office has launched its annual 4-H apple, peanut and honey sale. Proceeds benefit local 4-H youth programs.
The sale features Virginia-grown produce:
* Winesap and York apples, $12.50 per half bushel;
* Raw peanuts, with recipes, $7.50 per two-pound sack;
* Deluxe cocktail peanuts, salted and unsalted, $10.50 per two-pound sack; and
* Honey, $4.50 per one-pound jar.
Order forms are available at the Extension Office, located in the Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive; at any Henrico County library; or by calling 501-5160 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Because supplies are limited, orders placed after Friday, Oct. 12 will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Staff will distribute orders from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Human Services Building loading dock.
Contact the Extension Office at 501-5160 for more information.
September 5, 2007
CONTACT: Veta Herbaugh, Executive Assistant, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 501-4208
The next town meeting of Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Varina District Supervisor Jim Donati will provide information about Henrico's new Emergency Notification System (ENS) and ways residents will benefit from the service. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road.
Designed to enhance the county's ability to communicate with residents, ENS sends severe weather alerts and emergency bulletins to residents on their landline telephones, e-mail, cell phones, pagers and wireless devices. Emergency Manager Anna McRay will demonstrate the system and discuss how it works. She will join Donati for a question-and-answer period as well.
In addition, new Fire Chief Edwin W. Smith will be on hand to greet meeting participants and answer questions about Henrico's Division of Fire.
Varina town meetings are open to the public. Call 501-4208 for more information.