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Population
112,8792024
Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Household income
$112,8052024
More favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Home value
$400,4002024
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Unemployment
3.0%2026
More favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Violent crime
2132023
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Work from home
19.1%2024
Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Virginia
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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13
Nov

Meeting packet for upcoming Hanover CSB - Programming Committee

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board is scheduled to consider plans for a 2027 workshop, including meeting with potential paid facilitators and the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards, at its November 13, 2026 meeting.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee members expressed interest in meeting with both the individual facilitator and VACSB to learn about services and pricing.
  • •Dr. Caldwell-Miller summarized a meeting with a potential paid facilitator and identified VACSB as an additional resource.
  • •Ms. Sprinkel outlined workshop goals: increase understanding of board purpose, establish orientation foundation, strengthen engagement, and allow members to understand one another's reasons for serving.

Directions

  • •Dr. Caldwell-Miller will schedule virtual meetings between the committee and the potential facilitators.
13
Nov

Meeting packet for upcoming Hanover CSB - Finance & Oversight Committee

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board Finance & Oversight Committee is scheduled to review a draft year-end financial report on Nov. 13, 2026, including a staff report that the CSB did not draw down about $600,000 in county funds; the report remains under external audit by PBMares.

Discussion Points

  • •Draft year-end financial report remains under external audit and was provided to the committee.
  • •PBMares Audit & Assurance is conducting the external audit in collaboration with County Finance and County Administration.
  • •Staff reported HCCSB did not draw down approximately $600,000 of County funds allocated to the CSB.

Directions

  • •Committee agreed staff (Mr. Jordan) will email final financial reports to committee members so the committee report can be provided to the full Board during alternating reporting cycles.
13
Nov

Meeting packet for upcoming Hanover CSB - Community Engagement Committee

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board's Community Engagement Committee is scheduled to meet November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM to review an after-action report on the Jean C. Harris Award and to discuss ideas for 2027, including member engagement measures and a possible workshop.

Discussion Points

  • •Planning and logistics of the Jean C. Harris Awards Ceremony (venue, date, and time)
  • •Potential Board workshop to strengthen member engagement
  • •Reminder of new meeting location by Dr. Caldwell-Miller
  • •Review of nominations and selection of finalists for the Jean C. Harris Award
  • •Summary of one-to-one meetings by Ms. Hampton
10
Nov

School Board Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County School Board heard student speakers and public comment on the IB program, approved a transition that lets current ninth-graders finish the IB diploma at their zoned high schools, received academic and discipline updates, and adopted several personnel and conduct policies.

Discussion Points

  • •Calendar proposal includes staggered start and alignment with neighboring jurisdictions.
  • •Extended literacy modules, STEMscopes adoption, spiral review, resource hubs and additional instructional coaches.
  • •Overall suspension days fell year-over-year, but RB9 incidents and some high-severity codes rose.
  • •Parents asked for clarity on whether criminal-background checks and child-abuse-registry checks are repeated during employment and whether families who had been taught by a now-arrested staff member would be notified directly.
  • •Policy 7-7.2 is new and based on state law to encourage FAFSA/federal financial-aid engagement.
  • •Public comment will be accepted through Dec. 2 and summary to return to the board in December.
  • •Students and parents objected to centralizing the IB diploma at one school, citing fairness and transportation burdens.
  • •Threat assessments increased and some reached 'imminent' thresholds, requiring continued monitoring and supports.

Decisions

  • •Adopted a set of revised policies as presented and opened calendar for public comment.
  • •Board approved motion permitting current ninth-graders to complete IB diploma at their zoned high schools.

Directions

  • •Continue trainings and develop educational/restorative responses; monitor suspension-day totals and report back.
  • •Return quarterly student-progress data to board to document impact of instructional changes.
  • •Staff to reopen calendar for public comment and return a summary and any recommended changes at the December meeting.
  • •Staff to return recommended policy language and written responses to previous parent questions by a date certain; staff to continue engagement with IB organization on district authorization or certificate options.
9
Nov

Meeting Packet for November 2026 Council on Aging monthly meeting - includes meeting agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and any relevant handouts

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Council on Aging was scheduled Nov. 9, 2026, to consider final logistics for the Hanover Caregiver Expo, receive staff updates from Parks & Recreation and Community Resources, and review reports and announcements including a call for speakers for Age Well Hanover 2027.

Discussion Points

  • •Final logistics and volunteer coordination for the Hanover Caregiver Expo scheduled Nov. 13 were listed for discussion.
  • •Staff updates from Parks & Recreation (June Snead) and Community Resources (Susan Richards) were scheduled to be presented.
4
Nov

Hanover CSB - Nominating Committee

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover Community Services Board nominating committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 4, 2026, to consider a proposed slate of officers (chair, vice-chair and secretary) and a possible Rules change to allow a chair extension.

Discussion Points

  • •Alternative: nominate a former chair willing to serve one term if Rules change is not approved.
  • •Another board member agreed to be nominated as vice-chair.
  • •Committee discussed requesting a Rules of the Board change to allow the current chair to serve one additional year as a contingency.
  • •Committee reported that one board member agreed to accept nomination for the vacant secretary term and the next calendar year.
  • •The individual contacted for the chair nomination declined.
4
Nov

Meeting packet for upcoming Hanover CSB - Legislative Advocacy Committee

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board Legislative Advocacy Committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Atlee Commons to review 2027 legislative talking points and follow up on recovery-residence applications; minutes excerpted in the packet summarize recent discussion of peer specialist hiring and local group-home rules.

Discussion Points

  • •Barriers to employment for individuals with lived experience despite Code pathways
  • •Confirmation of an occupancy limit ordinance (no more than four unrelated individuals)
  • •How Hanover County Human Resources applies DBHDS requirements during hiring for peer specialist positions
  • •Questioning about referral relationships between the CSB and residential programs
  • •Staff-provided list of residential mental-health, assisted-living, and developmental-disability group homes in Hanover County

Directions

  • •Dr. Caldwell-Miller to provide future updates regarding potential advocacy opportunities
  • •Ms. McDaid to contact the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences to determine whether it is aware of any pending recovery-home applications in Hanover County
2
Nov

HANOVER CSB - RULES OF THE BOARD COMMITTEE

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board is scheduled to review proposed revisions to its Rules of the Board, including changes to quorum language and Executive Committee procedures, at its Nov. 2, 2026 meeting in Ashland.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee discussed and agreed to proposed textual edits to Articles IV, V, and VII of the Rules of the Board.
  • •Proposal to allow the Nominating Committee to recommend a third consecutive term for an Executive Committee member.
  • •Proposal to clarify quorum as a majority of appointed members and to remove language excluding remote attendees from counting toward quorum.
  • •Proposal to permit the chair to appoint members to fill interim Executive Committee vacancies for unexpired terms.
28
Oct

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Regular meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors where the board approved a temporary rounding ordinance for cash transactions, amended enforcement for the countyerosion/stormwater code, adopted a body-worn camera policy for Animal Protection officers, approved a large mixed-use rezoning and multiple special exceptions for a Creighton Parkway development (including a Sheetz convenience store), approved pickleball courts at Taylor Park, and voted on several comprehensive-plan amendments after extended public comment (notably changes in the Beaver Dam and South Anna areas).

Discussion Points

  • •Board members emphasized the proffers requiring road improvements and restrictions on rental units and sales-office timing.
  • •Committee review; public comment invited online; chief described major policy provisions and cost estimates.
  • •Concerns about notice and late addition of Henry 1 amendment; balancing infrastructure constraints and environmental preservation; utility extension costs and capacity were central arguments.
  • •Dennis Walter explained the rounding rules and legislative background.
  • •Neighbors raised concerns about signage, noise, creep of convenience-store expansion, and traffic; applicant proffered design limits (6 pumps max, no carwash) and construction traffic restrictions.
  • •Neighbors voiced noise and light concerns; players argued community and health benefits.
  • •Public speakers included both property owners urging retention in SSA for development expectations and residents urging removal to preserve river corridor and rural character.
  • •Staff explained inspection cadence and rationale for immediate stop-work authority for unpermitted activity.
  • •Staff explained site selection constraints, accessibility and cost tradeoffs, and automatic timers for lights.

Decisions

  • •CUP and special exception approved; conditions adopted for lighting controls and hours
  • •Multiple CPA items approved including Beaver Dam 1 and others; Henry 1 approved after debate but with noted process concerns
  • •Ordinance 26-13 adopted
  • •Ordinance amendment adopted
  • •Policy authorized by board vote
  • •Rezoning and multiple special exceptions approved; self-storage CUP withdrawn

Directions

  • •Applicant to submit construction traffic management plan and proffered details; road improvements to be constructed per VDOT standards prior to most occupancy.
  • •Planning to notify property owners and proceed with mapping changes; staff to report on utility and lot inventory implications.
  • •Proceed with front-of-park site (location 1) and implement lighting and accessibility standards; evaluate later need for sound attenuation if complaints persist.
  • •Send to Public Safety committee for oversight and implementation tasks.
28
Oct

Board of Supervisors - Closed Session

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Oct. 28, 2026, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss and consider prospective candidates for the County Attorney position under Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(1).

Decisions

  • •Board moved into closed session to discuss prospective County Attorney candidates under Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(1).
19
Oct

Board Packet for October 2026 CSB Board Meeting - includes meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. (PDF)

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County Community Services Board reviewed FY26 year-end financials, discussed program transitions including RAFT House and Supported Living, reviewed Medicaid redetermination planning (H.R.1) and CSB legislative priorities for 2027; no public comments were recorded.

Discussion Points

  • •Bernie Jordan presented the FY26 year-end memo summarizing revenue and expenditure variances.
  • •Materials include a board member quick guide for brief conversations and planned committee meetings.
  • •Packet describes reassignment to Support Coordination to maintain continuity of care.
  • •Packet emphasizes unaudited status and that variances are due to turnover, restricted funds, and timing.
  • •Packet lists next administrative steps without recommending immediate adoption.
  • •Packet sets out priorities and talking points to prepare for engagement with legislators.
  • •Program operated about 20 years; staffing retirement prompted a review.
  • •Staff evaluated AI solutions for client documentation and QA and submitted a proposal with County ITs risk assessment.
  • •Staff identified governance and training needs for a possible clubhouse model at RAFT House.
  • •Staff identified seven programs affected by H.R.1 and documented client counts (381 unduplicated clients; 139 in Medicaid expansion).
  • •Staff signaled increased county fiscal exposure and planned monitoring steps.
  • •The packet places the proposal on hold until county AI guidance is developed.

Decisions

  • •Finance Committee forwarded recommendation on FY27 Performance Contract to Board of Supervisors (recorded in minutes from Aug. 17).

Directions

  • •Assign remaining individuals to Support Coordinators and assess waiver eligibility as applicable.
  • •Await County Administration and County IT guidance before proceeding with implementation.
  • •Board members encouraged to use quick guide in conversations with legislators.
  • •Finance staff to continue year-end reconciliations and submit final audited numbers when available.
  • •Follow up with HR, legal/risk management, DBHDS and arrange an onsite consultation with Clubhouse International.
  • •Legislative Advocacy Committee to finalize 2027 talking points and present to board.
  • •Monitor client eligibility changes and plan budget implications for FY28.
15
Oct

Planning Commission Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County Planning Commission held its October 2026 meeting. Commissioners approved two expedited rezoning requests, multiple ordinance amendments required by recent state law changes (parking, subdivision review, temporary telecom structures), and local-initiated changes on cemeteries and RS density; citizens raised concerns about data centers and process oversight.

Discussion Points

  • •Adoption ensures local review rather than automatic state approval.
  • •Airport overlay districts and other overlays may supersede where applicable; county counsel will confirm overlay interactions.
  • •Appeals of planning director decisions will be filed in circuit court rather than to the commission.
  • •Applicant argued a private road reduces grading and environmental impacts across a creek.
  • •Application creates three lots for family members and includes proffers to address trees, buffering and environmental protection.
  • •Applications still require conceptual plans, proffers and public hearings.
  • •Church-owned cemeteries not on the same site as a sanctuary will be considered commercial for this rule.
  • •CUP process will address setbacks, burial standards and site-specific protections.
  • •Developers must submit parking studies; staff noted reductions are limited (staff mentioned up to 20%) and adjoining owners will be notified for comment.
  • •Lower densities reduce certain infrastructure requirements; higher densities carry more public amenity obligations.
  • •Minimum-area requirement lowered from 10 to 5 acres for commercial cemeteries.
  • •Neighbors expressed a preference for public-road standards and questioned oversight and environmental tradeoffs.
  • •No public opposition spoke at the hearing.
  • •Preliminary plats for large subdivisions and certain administrative items will be reviewed by the planning director.
  • •Public commenters expressed concern about additional staff workload.
  • •Removing the minimum density gives flexibility for infill projects and site-constrained areas.
  • •Residents raised environmental and water-use concerns about data centers and questioned long-term community impacts.
  • •Speakers said business permitting appears easier than the process for private property owners, asking for more oversight.
  • •Staff confirmed the applicant owns adjacent land providing access and said county regulations permit private roads under A1 for small subdivisions.
  • •State law requires localities to adopt an administrative parking-reduction process for multifamily projects.
  • •Temporary support structures (portable towers) can be used for emergencies and special events; state law requires localities to allow them under defined standards.
  • •The planning director will have the approval authority under the amendment.

Decisions

  • •Commission recommended approval.
  • •Commission recommended approval and forwarded the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
  • •Commission recommended approval of ordinance 26-10.
  • •Commission recommended approval of the ordinance to align with state law.
  • •Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance change.
14
Oct

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 14, 2026. The board recognized a citizen for a March water rescue, heard extended public comment urging limits on data centers, received VDOT and county transportation updates on intersection and roundabout projects, reviewed broadband rollout progress and the economic development annual report, and voted to enter closed session on several property acquisitions.

Discussion Points

  • •Announcements include businesses expanding, a firm planning to hire ~250 workers and success of local incubator; focus on workforce and restaurant attraction.
  • •Ashcake Road speed study ongoing.
  • •BEAD environmental review nearly complete; BEAD construction expected early next year.
  • •Board acknowledged heroism and community service.
  • •Commercial taxable value up ~$200 million; annual wages ticked up by ~$1,000.
  • •Contract metric: 6,198 passings; take rate roughly 30%; ~1,478 homes connected.
  • •Hanover GDP ~ $9.23 billion, about 3% growth.
  • •Mainline fiber largely complete; focus on private roads and railroad crossings.
  • •Minutes were corrected clerically from Sept. 23 meeting and a revised draft was provided.
  • •Motion also cited Virginia Code sections authorizing closed session for legal counsel briefings on probable litigation and condemnation.
  • •Motion cited multiple GPN parcel numbers for acquisition for public purposes (Creighton Road, Creighton Parkway, Walnut Grove roundabout, Pole Green Road widening).
  • •Mount Hermon bridge deck installed; completion and paving planned in weeks.
  • •Multiple residents requested immediate removal of data centers as a permitted use across zoning districts.
  • •No items were removed from the consent agenda.
  • •No policy or budgetary action associated; recognition entered into public record.
  • •Short-term countermeasures at Elmont–Ashcake (dual signs, reflective graphics).
  • •Speakers questioned developer water estimates and the adequacy of the county's notice process for by‑right projects.
  • •Speakers urged denial of specific applications (Iron Horse, Apadan/Appadan) and protections for the Hanover Humane Society.

Decisions

  • •Board approved motion to enter closed session
  • •Consent agenda approved as presented
14
Oct

Board of Supervisors Meeting - Post Closed Session

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors reconvened in open session, certified that its closed session discussed only the matters listed in the motion, authorized advertisement of a public hearing for Nov. 18, 2026 on acquiring right-of-way and easements by condemnation for parcels tied to the Creighton Road/Creighton Parkway/Walnut Grove roundabout project, set the next regular meeting for Oct. 28, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

  • •Board announcements; recognition of county administrator and county attorney.
  • •Motion to authorize advertisement of public hearing for acquisition by condemnation if necessary.
  • •None recorded in provided segments beyond the formal motion.

Decisions

  • •Authorize advertisement of public hearing on Nov. 18, 2026
  • •Closed-session certification approved
  • •Next regular meeting set for Oct. 28

Directions

  • •Staff to publish notice and prepare materials for Nov. 18 public hearing.
14
Oct

October 14, 2026, EDA meeting- 10/14/26. Agenda and minutes from previous meeting finalized and approved at the meeting. . Minutes

Virginia/Hanover County

At its Sept. 9, 2026 meeting, the Hanover County Economic Development Authority approved minutes, held a closed session under Virginia Code to discuss property acquisition and prospective business recruitment, certified the closed session, and reviewed several economic development updates including a proposed FY2028 budget request and County data center tax matters.

Discussion Points

  • •Board discussed the statutory basis for a closed session (Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(5)).
  • •Board previously voted to hold data center tax rate at $0.45 per $100 and asked Finance to research the rate; staff noted the policy/ordinance process is ongoing.
  • •Members were encouraged to participate in upcoming Business Walks and events.
  • •Turner highlighted that the Board will act Sept. 23 to move amendments forward and that the proposal reduces future industrial acreage.
  • •Turner reported business visits, prospect activity, and several permitting outcomes.
  • •Turner solicited volunteers and proposed sponsoring giveaway items; members agreed to sponsor towels.

Decisions

  • •Adopted Resolutions 2026-15 and 2026-16 to enter and certify a closed session.
  • •EDA to monitor Board actions and subsequent hearings.
  • •Purchase 150 branded golf towels.

Directions

  • •EDA members to volunteer to staff the County tent.
  • •Finance to report findings to the Finance Committee.
14
Oct

EDA meeting- 10/14/26. Agenda and minutes from previous meeting finalized and approved at the meeting.

Virginia/Hanover County

Agenda for the Hanover County Economic Development Authority meeting on Oct. 14, 2026, listing items including a planned closed session (Resolutions 2026-17 and 2026-18), economic development updates (PGA Korn Ferry recap, tourism zone discussion, comprehensive plan amendments, FY2028 budget action items, project updates), and FOIA training dates.

Discussion Points

  • •Agenda lists an update; no amendment text present in transcript.
  • •Agenda lists a tour recap; no substantive discussion recorded in provided text.
  • •Agenda lists closed-session authority under Virginia Code for property acquisition and prospective business recruitment.
  • •Agenda lists FY2028 budget action items; no line-item details present.
  • •Agenda lists project updates and other business; no project details present.
  • •Topic listed but no discussion text in provided transcript.
13
Oct

School Board Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County School Board met Oct. 13, 2026. Board approved routine items, heard presentations on dual enrollment, the comprehensive plan and capital projects, launched a "Grow Our Own" teacher pipeline, took several votes including a budget transfer and conveyance of former Battlefield Park Elementary to Hanover County, and heard public comments focused on bullying and IB program changes.

Discussion Points

  • •A student urged the board not to consolidate IB diploma offerings to Atlee, citing loss of community and extracurricular ties.
  • •Battlefield Park project budget to date approximately $49.4M with a remaining balance and a proposed $350,000 transfer back to the County for demolition savings.
  • •Capital transfers addressed immediate procurement timelines and reallocated project reserves.
  • •Description of 'passport plus' 15 free college credits and how they transfer to Virginia universities.
  • •Eligibility criteria: C average, prerequisites; application through Reynolds Community College via bulk application process.
  • •Eligibility: graduating seniors accepted to a VDOE‑approved teacher preparation program and recommendations from a current teacher.
  • •Hanover exceeded statewide SOL pass rates in reading, math, science and history/social science for 2025‑26.
  • •Incentive: $2,000 signing bonus upon return; employment contingent on funding and position availability.
  • •Multiple routine and substantive items were approved by voice vote.
  • •Parent speakers called for better, division‑wide proactive communications after personnel incidents to ensure families can access supports.
  • •Plans to expand career/technical programs and center capacity.
  • •Program growth from ~370 to over 500 students and expansion from one discipline to six.
  • •Program timeline: Feb. 5 application deadline; Feb. cross‑department hiring committee; March 1 notification to counselors; June recognition and contract signing.
  • •Proposal to move $3M from reserves at Battlefield Park and Beaver Dam to Washington Henry and allocate $1.4M to Mechanicsville High HVAC due to six‑month equipment lead time.
  • •Reported class of 2026 outcomes: '13 oh 5 total graduates' and 85.6% plan for higher education.
  • •Several parents alleged bullying incidents and inconsistent administrative responses at Patrick Henry High School and other schools.

Decisions

  • •All listed motions passed by voice vote.
  • •Approved conveyance resolution; approved CIP transfers with $0 net cost.

Directions

  • •Approve the budget transfer and authorize procurement planning for HVAC equipment to meet summer schedule.
  • •Board to review bullying policy implementation and communication protocols; staff to follow established investigation processes and provide clarity to families where permissible.
  • •Consider future agenda items that explain IB program changes and provide clearer guidance to families about transfer implications.
  • •Continue data‑driven monitoring and implement CT program expansions at Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.
  • •Convey part of the former Battlefield Park site to Hanover County; finalize related paperwork.
  • •Host a November webinar for middle/high school families to explain pathways and transfer rules.
  • •Prepare follow‑up materials on how high school advanced studies map to postsecondary outcomes.
  • •Publish program‑of‑studies language showing which dual‑enrollment courses have no cost and how credits transfer.
  • •Return in June to publicly recognize selected seniors and finalize contract offers.
  • •Share program details with principals, counselors and include materials in local scholarship packets.
  • •Staff to proceed with implementation and update the board in follow‑up reports.
23
Sep

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 23, 2026; the board approved a Verizon antenna lease, several planning rezonings and special-exception permits, amended the agenda to add a closed session on county attorney personnel matters, and voted to reduce a cash proffer for a two‑lot subdivision while denying a requested reduction in required house size.

Discussion Points

  • •Accessory dwelling unit meets ordinance standards; proposed 651 sq ft, one bedroom, two baths.
  • •Appointment of Chuck Reese to Transportation Committee announced and approved.
  • •Board members emphasized consistency with prior subdivision approvals and the need for other lot owners' consent to change subdivision proffers.
  • •Chair and vice chair moved to amend the agenda to add closed-session item for county attorney personnel.
  • •Conditions included landscaping, compliance with site‑distance triangles and use of existing sign bases where utilities require.
  • •Family-division rezonings meet proffers and plan consistency; several cases had no public opposition.
  • •Financial terms: $31,200 initial annual rent, 2.5% escalator, potential 25‑year total ~ $1M+.
  • •Lease adds six antennas and ground equipment; tank height will be roughly 169 feet with antennas; county engineering and tank manager will inspect installation.
  • •Neighbors raised wetlands/headwaters and property‑value concerns; applicant argued for market flexibility.
  • •Residents raised concerns about cumulative impacts of hyperscaler data centers—power, water, air/noise pollution and proximity to homes and parks.
  • •Signage proposals varied by site: shopping-center monument sign, hospital campus program, and Fast Mart aesthetic changes.
  • •Speakers pointed to Governor Spanberger’s data center accountability framework and criticized the planning commission for approving Iron Horse during the board’s ongoing study.
  • •Verizon representative stated sites will support 5G and estimated coverage radius ~2.5–3 miles.

Decisions

  • •Agenda amended, appointment approved, closed session held and certified.
  • •All three sign/branding items approved on voice votes.
  • •Authorization to execute lease approved on voice vote.
  • •Board approved the special exception for accessory unit and multiple family‑division rezonings.
  • •Motion passed to reduce cash proffer but retain previous minimum house size requirement.
  • •No formal board action taken on Iron Horse at Sept. 23 meeting; planning commission approvals remain on record.

Directions

  • •Applicants to obtain sign permits and meet landscaping/inspection conditions.
  • •Applicant to meet building, health department requirements and tree preservation conditions.
  • •Board noted the ongoing 12–18 month hyperscaler study and that planning staff will continue work.
  • •Clerk to record amendment and appointment; staff to proceed to closed session under Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1).
  • •County administrator authorized to execute lease and memorandum.
  • •Department of Public Utilities and county engineering to manage technical review and inspections.
  • •Director Hunter to make minor record corrections as requested.
  • •No moratorium or binding direction was adopted at this meeting.
  • •Planning staff to record proffers and inspect construction as required.
  • •Planning staff to update records and provide details upon request.
  • •Reduce cash proffer to $3,200; do not change minimum house size.
17
Sep

Planning Commission Meeting

Virginia/Hanover County

Hanover County Planning Commission held its Sept. 17, 2026 meeting to hear a rezoning/CUP request from Hanover Associates for a mixed commercial/residential master plan at Mechanicsville Turnpike & Creighton Parkway and to consider a package of 10 proposed comprehensive‑plan map amendments; the commission recommended approval of the rezoning and CUP and voted on each comp‑plan amendment after public comment.

Discussion Points

  • •Group A and Group B changes explained; infrastructure consequences and housing capacity impacts discussed; public commented for and against removal from suburban service area.
  • •Proffer cap of 10 rentals, enforcement via HOA and proffer, potential term limits (12–18 months).
  • •Public concern about county approvals preceding a Board study into hyperscaler impacts.
  • •Staff presented the master plan, buffers, transportation improvements and density figures; concerns were raised about rental proffers and construction traffic.

Decisions

  • •Multiple recommendations made; see Votes at a glance summary for recorded outcomes.
  • •Planning Commission recommended approval of REZ2025‑00025 and CUP2025‑00018 to Board of Supervisors.

Directions

  • •Applicant to refine rental proffer language; staff to confirm ordinance details on short‑term rentals in RM.
  • •Applicant to refine rental proffer language (term limits) and incorporate design guidelines for storage/daycare elevations.
  • •Commission to vote on individual map changes and forward recommendations to Board of Supervisors.
14
Sep

September 14, 2026, Meeting packet for upcoming Hanover CSB - Community Engagement Committee. Minutes

Virginia/Hanover County

The Hanover County Community Services Board Community Engagement Committee met July 13, 2026 to approve minutes, plan the Jean C. Harris Awards (ceremony set for Oct. 28, 2026 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church), discuss board-member engagement/workshop ideas, and confirm logistics and upcoming events; the meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee reviewed nominations and logistical needs for the awards ceremony.
  • •Ms. Hampton reported productive one-on-one meetings.
  • •Programming Committee discussed a possible workshop to strengthen engagement.
  • •Reminder of new October meeting location; list of upcoming events and dates.

Decisions

  • •Finalists selected; ceremony scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
  • •Next committee meeting set for Nov. 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Atlee Commons.

Directions

  • •Programming Committee and staff to follow up on workshop feasibility and timing.
  • •Staff to confirm October meeting location and handle event logistics.
  • •Staff to coordinate logistics and notify finalists.
John A. Budesky
County Administrator
Danielle Grieshaber Floyd
Board of Supervisors Member — Chickahominy District
Faye O. Prichard
Board of Supervisors Member — Ashland District