Posted on: March 21, 2023
Help keep Goochland beautiful! Goochland County will be holding a County-wide Litter Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join your neighbors as we work together to pick up garbage, litter & debris from our roadways.
Goochland County Department of General Services is coordinating the clean-up event and asks that volunteers pre-register, if possible, but it is not required. Citizens can register by contacting the Department of General Services main office at...
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Administration
Posted on: March 13, 2023
On Tuesday, March 7th, Goochland’s Deputy County Administrator and Community Development Director, shared with the Board of Supervisors a path forward for Goochland’s Small Area Planning efforts involving the Centerville and Courthouse Villages.
This has been an ongoing priority for the County as both areas are part of the designated growth areas in Goochland County.
For this Goochland has contracted with Timmons Group, a local firm based in Richmond, for a fresh perspective on the plans for the C...
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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022
Administration
Posted on: March 9, 2023
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has informed the County that paving work along River Road West (Rt. 6) in the Crozier Area will impact travel between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM now through Friday, March 24th, 2023.
The paving project was originally scheduled to be completed by Friday, March 17th, 2023, but has now been extended to Friday, March 24th. Work should occur Monday through Friday, the contractor is not working weekends according to their schedule...
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Administration
Posted on: February 24, 2023
Goochland County Administrator Victor Carpenter presented a proposed All Funds Budget of $138.7 million for Fiscal Year 2024 to the Goochland County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 21st.
The proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget is a $14.3 million or 11.5% increase from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and would begin on July 1. The County General Fund budget at $86.5 million represents a $12.1 million or 16.2% increase from the current y...
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https://www.goochlandva.us/263/Financial-Services
Administration
Posted on: February 18, 2023
Goochland County Animal Care, Adoption, and Protection on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 charged Byrd Rareshide, owner of The Byrd’s Nest Farm, with ten counts of cruelty to animals.
These charges are an outcome of an investigation into the conditions of horses in her care.
On February 3rd, 2023 the County received a complaint regarding the “Byrd’s Nest Farm” Horse Retirement facility in the far ...
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Administration
Posted on: February 15, 2023
The Virginia Department of Forestry 4 p.m. Burn Law is in effect from February 15th through April 30th.
The 4:00 PM Burning Law specifies:
- No burning until AFTER 4:00 p.m. February 15 through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or field containing dry grass or other flammable material.
- Fire shall not be ...
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VA Department of Forestry - Outdoor Fire Laws
Administration
Posted on: February 14, 2023
Join the Board of Supervisors and School Board for joint town hall meetings in March starting with the Eastern Town Hall on March 8 (Districts 4 & 5), the Western Town Hall on March 23 (District 1), and the Central Town Hall on March 30 (District 2 & 3).
The public is invited to attend any and all town hall meetings. Public participation is available in person or via Zoom.
Come hear about the County Administrator’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget and important community updates and initiatives ...
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Administration
Posted on: February 13, 2023
Goochland County is pleased to announce Ms. Mary Zapata as the new Director of Purchasing.
Goochland County is pleased to announce Ms. Mary Zapata as the new Director of Purchasing.
Zapata comes to Goochland with years of experience in purchasing in the public and private sector. She most recently served as a Procurement Analyst for the United N...
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Administration
Posted on: February 10, 2023
Goochland County is excited to announce the launch of the new tourism website that encourages visitors to Explore Goochland.
Goochland County is excited to announce the launch of the new tourism website that encourages visitors to Explore Goochland.
Since the adoption of the Tourism Strategic Plan in January, Economic Development and other County staff have worked to ...
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Administration
Posted on: February 8, 2023
The Insurance Service Office (ISO) has awarded Goochland County a Public Protection Classification of 4/4X.
The Insurance Service Office (ISO) has awarded Goochland County a Public Protection Classification of 4/4X.
During the February 7th, 2023 Board of Supervisor’s 2pm session, Chief Ferguson announced the newly received ISO rating, following an almo...
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Administration
Posted on: January 6, 2023
The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to re-elect District 2 Supervisor Neil Spoonhower as Chairman and elect District 4 Supervisor Charlie Vaughters as Vice-Chairman for the 2023 term.
Mr. Vaughters was appointed Interim Supervisor on November 1, 2022 following the untimely passing of Supervisor Donald E. “Don” Sharpe.
Goochland County broke its recent practice of rotating the chairmanship among its members...
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Administration
Posted on: December 24, 2022
Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services urges everyone (and their pets) to stay off the frozen ponds and lakes. The ice isn’t thick enough to support the weight of a person.
Rarely does it get cold enough, for a long enough period of time in this area for the ice to become strong enough to support the weight of a person. Parents, please remind your children to stay off the frozen water! Dog owners must be ...
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Administration
Posted on: October 25, 2022
Goochland County is excited to announce Krystal M. Onaitis has been selected to serve as the new Deputy County Administrator.
Onaitis, a Henrico native, comes to Goochland with just over a decade of local government experience, at the executive level. She has earned both her Bachelor’s in Political Science and Master’s in Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth Universi...
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Administration
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Reminder! Work is now underway for the Fairground Road Intersection Roundabout project.
Drivers should be aware of temporary lane markings being installed by the contractor along Fairground Road (Route 632) at the intersection of Fairground Road (Route 632) and Sandy Hook Road (Route 522). The community is urged to use caution and ...
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Administration
Posted on: May 3, 2022
The Goochland County Board of Supervisors announced at its May 3rd meeting that Victor J. “Vic” Carpenter will be the county’s next County Administrator.
Carpenter will begin his duties as County Administrator effective June 20, 2022, succeeding Manuel “Manny” Alvarez, Jr. who has served as Interim County Administrator since August 2021.
Carpenter is currently the County Administrator fo...
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