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

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...

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 &...

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

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...

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

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 ...

Goochland Leadership Enterprise Starts Their 25th Session in October

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates Released

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. ...

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...

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

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 ...

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

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. ...

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

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...

Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan Advances in Public Hearing Process

Update on Centerville Small Area Plan 

August 7^th 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...

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

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 ...

Ashland Road (Route 623) Divergent Diamond Interchange 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...

Change in Upcoming Public Hearing Notices

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.  &...

First On The Scene Community Training Comes to Goochland

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...

Temporary Signage Regulations

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...

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...

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...

Fairground Road Roundabout is Officially Open

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...