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Vol. 27, No. 20 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | September 15, 2010
County economy positive County attorney presents 2011 legislative agenda proposal By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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Protesters gathered outside the Hanover County administration building last Wednesday before the Board of Supervisors decided to pursue a public-private partnership on group homes.
County moves ahead on group homes plan By Katherine Calos Media General News Service Despite a protest march outside the Hanover County Administration Building last Wednesday, the county will continue its work toward a public-private partnership to run group homes for people with
While the nation continues to navigate through a “very confusing economy,” Hanover County’s economic picture appears to be on a positive track. Marc Weiss, director of
Hanover County Economic Development, presented the Board of Supervisors with highlights from the 2010 annual report. “We don’t really know which direction the economy is going. Some of our key data given to us by the Virginia Employment
Commission is lagging behind in terms of time.” He did say it is “possible in some of these areas we have improved, but we also may have deteriorated.” Goals established included expanding the tax base, job retention and job creation.
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intellectual disabilities. The Board of Supervisors heard a report Wednesday from the Community Services Board on the group home committee’s progress. Then the supervisors confirmed that the committee see HOMES, pg. 28 ` Charlie Leffler/The Local
Four Hanover County students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists — page 2
South Boston’s Jeff Burton and crew sing “The Star Spangled Banner’ during the 9/11 recognition on Saturday at Richmond International Raceway. For complete details on the weekend’s NASCAR events, turn to Sports.
Vacancies in commercial properties are “at about 10 percent” for the second quarter of 2010. “The trend line is moving up and has been moving up for two years,” Weiss said. Vacancies in business centers, he added, do prompt consee ECONOMY, pg. 4 `
Special supplement
Inside today’s edition is a special section devoted to fall home improvements. It provides a look at products, services and suggestions on improving your home.
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