Hanover celebrates National Night Out, August 5

National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen our communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with one another and with their local law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs, and most importantly, send a message that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. It's also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better.

Hanover, New Kent, and King William Sheriff's offices will be visiting neighborhoods all across the counties to strengthen lines of communication and employee the "Virginia Way" of community policing that allows our district to continue to be amongst the best places to live, work and raise a family.

I am looking forward to joining constituents in Pebble Creek from 5:45PM to 6:30PM and Traveller's Run from 7:00PM to 8:00PM for their celebrations. Additionally, I be providing and serving popsicles to attendees. Look for me at the King of Pops, all-natural, popsicle cart.  I would enjoy the opportunity to meet you. 

National 811 Day: August 11

National 811 Day is observed each year on August 11. August 11 is a convenient way to remind professional excavators as well as homeowners of the importance of always calling 811 before digging.

Whether you are planning major construction, home improvement, or a small landscaping project, always dig with C.A.R.E. (Call 811 before you dig, Allow time for marking, Respect the marks, Excavate carefully). Striking underground utility lines can potentially cause environmental and property damage, costly delays, and even personal injury. Call 811 at least three business days before you start your project, tell the operator where you are planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing.

Affected local utilities companies will be notified to mark the approximate location of public underground lines, pipes, and cables, so you'll know what's below - and be able to dig safely.