Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Chesterfield Breaks Ground on New
West Area Middle School
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County and school leaders came together with the community last week to break ground on the new West Area Middle School – Chesterfield’s first three-story school and one that will increase the county’s middle school capacity by 1,800 seats, providing much-needed relief for Tomahawk Creek Middle and accommodating future growth in the western Route 360 corridor.
The school's permanent name will be chosen before it opens to students in August 2025.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin P. Carroll noted that collaboration between the Board of Supervisors and School Board enabled Chesterfield to begin work on the new middle school a year earlier than expected.
Click here to read more about the project in the Chesterfield On Point blog.
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Chesterfield Recognized With Five
2023 VACo Achievement Awards
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Chesterfield recently received five 2023 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Awards.
Chesterfield has earned 49 VACo Achievement Awards since the program’s founding in 1982, with at least one award per year, and leads VACo’s all-time achievement list as most awarded.
The “Chesterfield Recovery Academy” program received the Best Large County Achievement Award, earning Chesterfield one of VACo’s highest honors for the seventh consecutive year.
Click here to learn more about this year's awards.
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Buy Tickets for 'Reckless Son,' Coming
to Perkinson Center on Sept. 15
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New York City composer, artist, and singer Matt Butler will put on his one-man play/concert "Reckless Son" at Chester's Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
The production is based in part on Butler's experiences from visiting the Chesterfield County Jail's HARP program.
It's a collection of music, monologues, personal history and lessons learned from those behind bars. Filled with Americana songs influenced by Woody Guthrie, Townes Van Zandt, and other troubadours, "Reckless Son" is more than a show. It's a calling.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to HARP RVA, a nonprofit that continues to help those in our community who are suffering with addiction or in recovery.
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Next Friday is Deadline to Register for
Fall 2023 Government Citizens Academy
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about your local government? Would you enjoy meeting directly with staff in various departments, as well as county administration and members of the Board of Supervisors, asking questions and providing feedback?
If so, you should consider signing up for Chesterfield’s Government Citizens Academy.
The deadline to register for this year's fall season is next Friday, Aug. 25. The program kicks off Sept. 6 and runs through Nov. 8.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops Wednesday, we get you ready for the high school football season around the county by touching base on all 10 schools and discuss the different storylines that are facing all of the teams this fall.
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn more about GRTC's plans to extend its Route 1A by eight miles along Midlothian Turnpike.
The Central Virginia Transportation Authority recently approved the transit system's Regional Public Transportation Plan for fiscal year 2024, which includes expansion of service on two routes in Chesterfield.
The county obtained funding for the Route 1A extension as a one-year pilot program through a grant from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
GRTC is in the process of field verifying potential locations for bus stops along Midlothian Turnpike with the intention of initiating service by next January.
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Watch This Week In Chesterfield |
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community. Each weekly video segment can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Board of Supervisors Appropriates $10 Million
for North-South Collector Road Project
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The Board of Supervisors recently appropriated $10 million for the North-South Collector Road, a project that will eventually connect Westerleigh Parkway and Duval Road in the western Matoaca District.
The North-South Collector Road will accommodate traffic from the Western Area Middle School and future public facilities, such as the elementary school that is planned next to the middle school.
It's part of a suite of infrastructure improvements in this area, including the ongoing Otterdale Road Drainage Project.
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Living History Program Explores Chesterfield's Role in American Revolution |
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Ready to dive into history? Join Chesterfield County Public Library's captivating living history program at North Courthouse Library next Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.
Watch as a Henricus Historical Park expert, dressed in period clothing, unfolds Chesterfield's significant role in the American Revolution.
The event will take place in the Community Room at North Courthouse Library, 325 Courthouse Road.
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Support Local Vendors at Chesterfield
Farmers Market each Wednesday
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Only seven market days left this season!
Don't forget to come out to the Chesterfield County Farmers Market, 6701 Mimms Loop, on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market offers fresh produce, local artisans, friendly vendors, and other quality products. There are also food trucks available if you're looking for a quick lunch.
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Get Tickets to the Chesterfield After Hours Concert Series |
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Sept. 9: Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray with Special Guests Tonic & Fastball
Sept. 29: Kidd G
And more!
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Say hello to London!
London has the most unique markings ever and we think she is such a fancy, pretty girl! She even has a little beauty mark on her lip. London is very affectionate and loves scratches just before the tail. She would love to snuggle with you on the couch all day long. London is 3 years old and weighs 11 lbs.
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "2," to schedule an appointment. Office staff are available by phone 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Complete the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan Survey by Aug. 31
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The Parks and Recreation Master Plan ensures a system-wide park master plan to serve existing and future generations of Chesterfield residents and visitors.
The comprehensive master plan is segmented into three phases. Each includes community outreach and input sessions with staff and county leadership.
Getting Started: Data collection and citizen input
Diving In: Research of facility and spatial needs and evaluation of trends. The
assessment includes conservation, historic resources, sports complexes, and
recreation centers.
Path Forward: Summary of recommendations and implementation plan for
short-term and long-range initiatives
The survey will help Chesterfield determine future recreation needs and resources. Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is working with VCU's Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory (SERL) on this project. Your responses will be confidential, but you can sign up for project updates.
Questions and comments about the survey may be directed to VCU at 804-827-0047. Questions about the master plan should be directed to 804-751-4322.
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Mark Your Calendars for a Kinship Families Resource Fair on Sept. 13 |
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Are you a grandparent or other relative raising a child? Please join Chesterfield's Community Engagement and Resources department for a free resource fair that will provide resources on the following topics:
- Social Services (Financial Assistance and Child Care)
- Mental Health Services
- Parks and Recreation
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Juvenile Justice
- Aging and Disability Services
- and more!
Representatives from each division will be available to help answer questions. The Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sep 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Library, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd. Chesterfield, VA. For questions, please contact Alexa van Aartrijk at VanAartrijkA@chesterfield.gov or 804-717-6592.
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Chesterfield Alert and Important Numbers |
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🚨 Sign up for the Chesterfield Alert system today!
Receive critical information by subscribing to the county's emergency alert system. You decide how you want to get information—by phone, email, or text message.
As hurricane season continues through the summer, here are some important numbers to have on hand so you can easily report power outages, downed power lines, downed trees, or road hazards in the county.
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See If You Qualify for Access on Demand |
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Searching for some independence? Find yourself having to call on family or friends to get you where you need to be?
Access on Demand is a same day, door-to-door, point-to-point service for citizens registered for mobility services. Destinations must be located within Chesterfield County, unless for work or medical appointments. Each one-way trip is $6 and will be charged to your debit or credit card at the time of pick-up. Ride reservations must be made at least two hours in advance by calling an authorized provider for same-day service.
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Adopt-A-Spot Provides Opportunities
to Keep Chesterfield Beautiful
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Interested in being an antilitter advocate? Adopt-A-Spot in Chesterfield County! Let’s work together to protect our environment.
The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful team is a part of the Department of Community Enhancement. KCB is looking for volunteers for the Adopt-A-Spot Program. This program allows organizations, businesses, and individuals to adopt smaller, more-secure areas, instead of busy roadways. A spot may be a park, school grounds, vacant lot, parking lot, walkway, median strip, street, or entranceway. The county will provide garbage bags and reflective vests as needed.
Take pride in your community by helping to keep one site beautiful and litter-free. If you are interested in attending any of our volunteer opportunities, please contact Calvin Vonada at VonadaC@chesterfield.gov or call 804-717-6136.
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Did you know your group or organization can request a speaker from the #Cfield Speakers Bureau? The Speakers Bureau features a variety of topics on current and timely subjects from county leaders who are eager to talk to your group or organization.
Our subject-matter experts want to be your best resource for getting answers to important questions about Chesterfield. Topics include:
✅ 2022 State of the County
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Services
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Back-to-school info is easy to find
Also on the back-to-school page are links to digital versions of the parent handbook in English and in Spanish. The parent handbook also contains the standards for student conduct, which in previous years was printed as a separate document. Each student will receive a printed version of the handbook at the start of the school year.
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Hooray for school bus drivers!
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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