Miscellany

On May 15, parts of Virginia, including Goochland County, emerged from the Covid 19 lockdown under Phase I guidelines. It’s too early to know if this will result in a spike of cases—which will rise in any event due to more testing—no change, or a continuing decrease.

Please support our local businesses as you are able. Some restaurants are reopening, and others continue to offer delicious carry out food. If you choose to wear a mask, consider buying them from Goochland Tees https://www.goochlandtees.com/ in Oilville. You can cover your face, promote your brand, and supports a fine local business.

GOMM bought these spiffy masks from Goochland Tees.

Bills for Goochland County real estate and personal property taxes have been mailed. The due date remans June 5, but the supervisors delayed imposition of interest and late payment penalties to July 5—actually July 6 because the 5^th is a Sunday.

Goochland County is opening up.  Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8CYproWA4&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1oXUlV3jZHCPbin-fychkwoM4-cctFghTzm6HQc4V8KJaBP2oHXqZEkeM to view comments from Goochland County Administrator John Budesky in this YouTube video. Outdoor public recreational facilities were fully opened on May 15 with continued observation of social distancing.

 On May 18, county government will begin to schedule appointments with county agencies and departments. Masks will be encouraged and provided as needed.

As the state moves into progressive reopening phase, more information will be forthcoming.

On Thursday May 21, the Chickahominy Health District will hold a testing event at the Central High School Educational and Cultural Center for those 6 years of age and older. Testing will be limited to those exhibiting common symptoms of Covid 19 including: fever; shortness of breath; cough; headache; sore throat; and new loss of taste or smell.

If you do not have transportation to this event please make this known when pre-registering; a mobile testing unit may be available to come to you. Please pre-register by May 20th at Noon by calling 804-365-3340. Phones are staffed Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A survey about the new county administrator is available at : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z66WCKC. Please respond by Monday, June 8. Results will go directly to Baker Tilly, the recruiting firm retained by the supervisors to assist in the search for the next county chief executive officer.

Upcoming government meetings, including the Economic Development Authority on May 20; the supervisors on June 2; and the planning commission on June 4, will be held electronically. Visit the county website https://www.goochlandva.us/ for detailed information about participation in these sessions.

As of May 16, five deaths and 87 cases of Covid 19 have been identified in Goochland. At least 53 of those cases and one death are associated with the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.

Visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-data-insights/#ZIP-code to see how your zip code has been affected. Remember that the total number of cases and deaths is cumulative since early March. Of the 1,009 deaths reported by the Virginia Department of Health on May 17, 617 are associated with “outbreaks” in long term health care facilities and other congregate settings.

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