Goochland Board Sets Organizational Meeting; Community Calendar Outlines Events

Goochland County's Board of Supervisors will convene an organizational and business meeting on Tuesday, January 6, beginning at 3:00 PM, with public hearings scheduled to follow at 6:00 PM at the Goochland County Administration building. The early-January meeting is the first formal convening of the board this year and will set the administrative and procedural framework that guides county operations and decision-making for 2026.

Organizational meetings typically determine leadership roles, committee assignments and administrative priorities that shape how the board approaches land use, budget planning and service delivery over the coming months. Public hearings at 6:00 PM provide a formal opportunity for residents to address the board on specific agenda items, an essential mechanism for civic participation on matters that can influence development, public services and local ordinances.

The county's community calendar for the first two weeks of January also notes operational impacts residents should plan for. County offices and libraries were closed for New Year’s Day, affecting access to in-person services and scheduled programming. The calendar lists a range of neighborhood events and family offerings, including preschool storytime and other local gatherings designed to connect families and support early childhood engagement. A brief local weather summary accompanies the listings to help residents plan attendance.

For Goochland residents, the meeting schedule and calendar items carry practical consequences. Closures and program schedules influence when residents can access library resources, file paperwork or attend public meetings. The organizational meeting and subsequent public hearings are the primary venue in which community members can influence board priorities early in the calendar year. Tracking agenda postings ahead of the Jan. 6 meeting will help residents identify items of interest and prepare to participate.

The county's at-a-glance community newsletter and calendar compiles these items for the first half of January, providing a consolidated view of meetings, service impacts and local events. Residents who want to engage with governance or attend family programs should review the calendar and plan accordingly for the January 6 meeting and other listed events.