Varina meeting about dangerous chemicals answers some citizens’ questions, while others remain; Sportable, NOVA announce partnership
Henrico Newsflash – August 24, 2023
Varina meeting about dangerous chemicals answers some citizens’ questions, while others remain
About 80 people who crowded into the Varina Area Library Wednesday for a meeting with local, state and federal officials had some of their environmental concerns eased but left with other questions unanswered.
The good news: a Varina sterilization plant identified last year by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as one of 23 nationally that emitted potentially dangerous levels of ethylene oxide has recently installed new controls that have dramatically reduced those emissions. Click here to read more
Sportable, NOVA announce partnership
Sportable and NOVA of Virginia Aquatics have announced a partnership designed to make competitive swimming accessible and inclusive. The new program will provide adaptive swim instruction and competitive opportunities for Sportable members at the NOVA Aquatics Center – Regency. Click here to read more
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