Residents press Henrico supervisors on trees, turf fields, traffic and infrastructure

May 12, 2026

During public comment residents raised environmental concerns about tree loss, criticized plans for synthetic turf at Douglas Freeman High School, and urged the board to pause or balance rapid residential approvals citing insufficient commercial services and traffic impacts.

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At the May 12 public comment period, several residents urged the Board of Supervisors to weigh environmental, infrastructure and safety concerns as development accelerates in Henrico.

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