Goochland at a Glance

Weekly Highlights | May 9, 2025

Next Planning Commission Meeting

The Goochland County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 PM.

Annual Testing of Dry Hydrant Underway

Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services has begun their annual testing and preventative maintenance program for dry hydrants. Dry hydrants in ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the county are a relied upon means of rural water supply to support fire suppression. Read more.

Goochland Leadership Enterprise Now Accepting Applications

Do you want to learn more about Goochland County? Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) is now accepting applications for their 2025 - 2026 Class. Goochland Leadership Enterprise informs and educates interested citizens about issues facing the County to foster citizen involvement in making Goochland a desirable place to live, work and enjoy life. For more information, contact Virginia Cooperative Extension - Goochland Office at 804-556-5841.

Board of Supervisors Proclamations

On Tuesday, May 6th, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors approved the following proclamations:

May 2025 as Business Appreciation Month
May 2025 as Older Americans Month
May 4 - 10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week

May 4-10 is Public Service Recognition Week

Goochland Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services Recognized for Excellence in Virginia Fire Services

During the Tuesday, May 6meeting, representatives from the Governor’s Office presented Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services with the Governor’s Fire Service Awards Excellence in Virginia Fire Services for its new live fire structure located at the Henley Fire-Training Center.

Opened on August 29, 2024, the $1.2 million facility utilizes gas to simulate a fire, which allows training crews to be met with real flame, heat and restricted visibility just like they would in a real-life event. The container style structure also includes re-configurable wall panels which allow for the creation of multiple different scenarios. Read more.

Supervisor Snapshot: Action Items

The following actions were taken during the May 6th Board of Supervisors Meeting:

Presentations of Proclamation:

Approved - 6352
Approved - 6362
Approved - 6360

Approval of Action Minutes

Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025
Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025
Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025

Consent Agenda

Approved - 6351
Approved - 6359
Approved - 6361
Approved - 6353

New Business

Approved - 6349

Closed Meeting & Certification

Approved - 6365

Meeting minutes will be available on the County website following approval at the next regular Board meeting.

View the agenda.

View the recording.

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