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Posted on: September 19, 2023

In-Person Absentee Early Voting Begins in Goochland on September 22nd

In-Person Absentee Early Voting Begins in Goochland on September 22nd

Election Day may be two months away, however in-person absentee early voting begins in Goochland County on September 22 at the Voter Satellite Office in the Goochland Sports Complex.

In-person absentee voting will be open during business hours Monday &...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Goochland County to Offer a Free Fall Workshop – Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®

Love and Logic Flyer_Fall2023

A Free Fall Workshop – Becoming A Love and Logic Parent®, a five-module interactive parenting workshop is being offered by the Goochland Department of Social Services.  It will be held over five sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting on Tu...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Goochland Leadership Enterprise Starts Their 25th Session in October

GLE Accepting Applications - 2023-2024 - News Flash Cover

Would you like to learn more about Goochland County?

Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) is now accepting applications for their 25th Session.  GLE introduces Goochland residents to their county by providing information on topics such as history...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Goochland Extension Office to Offer Well Water Testing Program – September 11, 2023

Well Water Testing

Do You Know What’s in Your Drinking Water?  If you would like to gain peace of mind concerning the quality of your well water, here is your chance. Thanks to the Virginia Household Water Quality Program (VAHWQP) at Virginia Tech, there ...

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Posted on: August 9, 2023

2024 Virginia Agricultural Cost Share (VACS) Program Applications Are Being Accepted

Monacan SWCD - 2024 VACS Program

Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD) is accepting applications for the 2024 Virginia Agricultural Cost Share (VACS) Program.  They are here to help farmers and landowners who are interested in maximizing production and protecting ...

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Administration
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors Adopts Revised Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2023

BOS Revised Meeting Schedule

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors at their August 1st, 2023 meeting adopted a resolution amending the Board of Supervisors’ 2023 meeting schedule.  The Revised Schedule reflects that afternoon meetings for September, October, No...

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Administration
Posted on: June 23, 2023

Change in Upcoming Public Hearing Notices

PUBLIC NOTICES (1)

The county’s notices about upcoming public hearings will start appearing in the Goochland Gazette a week later than they have in the past for both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, due to a change in state law.  &...

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Administration
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget, which begins on July 1, 2023.  The adopted FY 2024 total County Budget of $141.4 million advances county priorities, maintains the rea...

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Administration
Posted on: February 18, 2023

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

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...

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Administration
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Fairground Road Roundabout is Officially Open

522 Roundabout Update - Roundabout Officially Open - July 13, 2023

Goochland County has been informed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) that the Fairground Road Roundabout is officially open to traffic!  The new traffic pattern is in effect for all vehicles including passenger vehicles and truc...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Temporary Signage Regulations

Placing a temporary sign (1)

Throughout the year, temporary signage can be seen along Goochland County roadways. The following guidelines are intended to inform those who place temporary signs of the applicable laws and regulations.

Temporary signage provides a cost-effective way to display a message for a short period of time. This type of signage regularly increases during the election cycle. These guidelines are intended to inform those who place temporary signs of the la...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

First On The Scene (FOTS) Training is Coming to a Goochland Fire-Rescue Station Near You

FREE First On The Scene Training Coming to a Fire-Rescue Station Near You

Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services is excited to announce FREE First on the Scene (FOTS) training will be coming to a fire-rescue station near you starting in October 2023.  The FOTS training is being brought to the Goochland Com...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Goochland Water Rescue Team Conducts Joint Training with Central Virginia Partners and Med Flight 1

Med-Flight Joint Water Rescue Training - Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad - August 29 2023 001

On the evening of Tuesday, August 29th, Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services’ Water Rescue Team conducted a joint training with the Fluvanna Water Rescue Team, Powhatan Water Rescue Team, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad Water Rescue ...

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Fire-Rescue
Posted on: June 9, 2023

First On The Scene Community Training Comes to Goochland

GCFR - First on The Scene (FOTS) Training

Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services is excited to announce First on the Scene (FOTS) training is being brought to Goochland’s Community through VCU Health. The 4-hour course provides the general public with basic emergency respon...

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Fire-Rescue
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Annual Testing of Dry Hydrants in the County to Begin in April

Annual Testing of Dry Hydrants - April 2023

Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services will begin their annual testing and preventative maintenance program for dry hydrants beginning in late April.  Dry hydrants in ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the county are a relied upon ...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Report to Be Shared During the October 4th Public Hearing

Centerville SAP Report and Public Hearing - October 4 2023

The Centerville Small Area Plan has been scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th

Centerville SAP Public Hearing - October 4 2023

The Centerville Small Area Plan has been scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063...

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Additional Info... Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Submissions Accepted Through September 15th

Centerville SAP - Reminder of Proposed Amendments Process - Aug 25, 2023

Goochland County is accepting proposed amendments to the Centerville Small Area Plan via an online submission form.  Developed after the Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the plan on August 7th, the online form allows residents, busi...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates Released

Centerville SAP - Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates - Aug 11, 2023

At the August 7 Special Meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan to a special meeting to be held before December 22, with a specific date to be determined based on availability. ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Spotlight On: Courthouse Village

Spotlight On - Courthouse Village

Between transportation projects, village planning, and economic development, a lot has been happening in the Courthouse area. In the video below, we explore how these three components are working together to meet the needs of residents now and into the fu...

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Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Consideration of the Centerville Small Area Plan Has Been Deferred by the Board of Supervisors

Centerville SAP - Deferral Statement

At the August 7 Special Meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan to a special meeting to be held before December 22, with a specific date to be determined based on availability. ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan Advances in Public Hearing Process

Small Area Plan - August 2023 Public Hearing

Update on Centerville Small Area Plan 

August 7th Public Hearing – Deferral by Applicant

The applicant has requested a deferral of the Centerville Small Area Plan. The Board of Supervisors will act upon this request at the Special meeting...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Goochland Village Plans 2022
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Next Steps in Goochland's Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan Process

Small Area Plan - July 2023 Meeting

Goochland County is sharing the next steps in the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan Process.  On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Goochland County Planning Commission will be holding a Special Meeting and Public Hearing on the proposed Centerville ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Goochland Village Plans 2022

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Posted on: June 26, 2023

Ashland Road (Route 623) Divergent Diamond Interchange Funding Approved

Ashland Road (Rt. 623) DDI Funding Approved

Goochland County is pleased to share that the Divergent Diamond Interchange at Ashland Road (Route 623) is now officially fully funded through Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Smart Scale program as part of VDOT’s Six Yea...

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