Henry County Board of Supervisors: February 24, 2026

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on February 24, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on updates regarding the broadband fiber-to-home project managed by River Street Networks, including progress on fiber installation, funding details, and expected service availability. The project involves a $50 million investment with $12.7 million in BEAD funding and nearly $9 million in matching funds from River Street, aiming to pass between 4,789 and 5,460 locations in the county. The board also approved a $141,630 appropriation from an opioid abatement grant for a kinship advocate position at the Department of Social Services. Additionally, the board authorized a $354,500 contract award to Steve Martin Trench for water and sewer line extensions to support industrial development, with the Industrial Development Authority providing $143,500 toward the project. Other agenda items included zoning approvals, community service recognitions, and updates from the Virginia Department of Transportation. No other procurement actions or contract awards were noted during the meeting.