Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Programs Continue This Week as Part
of Black History Month Celebration
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There are many engaging events happening in Chesterfield throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month!
Chesterfield and Virginia State University are collaborating this month on a variety of programs designed to explore the diverse heritage of Black Americans, their many accomplishments and their ongoing contributions to our community and nation. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Uniting Today for a Better Tomorrow.”
For a list of all the Black History Month events sponsored by VSU, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Chesterfield County Public Library, visit our Black History Month Celebration webpage.
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Sheriff's Office Takes Polar Plunge
to Raise Money for Special Olympics
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Chesterfield Sheriff Karl Leonard and other members of the Sheriff's Office, nicknamed Team Supercicles, braved the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean last Sunday for the annual Special Olympics Virginia Beach Polar Plunge.
The Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office has participated in this event for more than 10 years. Employees, family and friends were ready to Go All In to raise money and support for more than 23,000 amazing Special Olympics athletes. Thank you to everyone who donated to and supported the team.
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Chesterfield Honored with Top Workplaces National Award for Second Consecutive Year |
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TopWorkplaces.com has for the second year in a row tabbed Chesterfield County among its honorees as a Top Workplaces USA National Award winner.
Chesterfield was among the Top 100 employers out of more than 300 organizations with 2,500+ employees across the country. In all, the awards process included feedback data from more than 27 million employees across 70,000 organizations.
The Top Workplaces USA National Award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice.
The award is based entirely on feedback from a confidential research-based employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
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Phase II of Otterdale Road Drainage Improvements Progressing Ahead of Schedule |
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Major construction work will continue at Blackman Creek through spring 2023 as part of Phase II of the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvement Project. The bridge foundation activities began ahead of schedule and are progressing quickly.
Utility relocations are completed, drilling operations have started at the third and final foundation location, the pier foundation has been poured and is curing, and concrete arches are being cast at a plant in North Carolina.
Be on the lookout for more updates, as we hope to complete this important project ahead of the original timetable. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4t3ck7v9.
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Absentee Ballot, Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching for 4th District Special Election |
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Registered Chesterfield County voters who reside in the 4th U.S. Congressional District have until 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 10 to submit their application to vote by mail (absentee ballot) in the upcoming special election.
Furthermore, county residents residing in the 4th District wishing to register to vote, or update existing voter information, to participate in the special election have until 5 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb 14 to submit their application in person. Online applications must be submitted that day by 11:59 p.m.
By declaration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a special election has been called for Tuesday, Feb. 21 to fill the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat vacated by the passing of the late U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin.
Only voters living within the 4th U.S. Congressional District portion of Chesterfield County can participate in the special election. If you are unsure whether you live in the 4th U.S. Congressional District, please visit www.chesterfield.gov/registrar and use the Political District Viewer Application to find the most accurate location-specific information based on your address.
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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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Participate in a Community Conversation with Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll |
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Ever wanted the chance to meet face-to-face with your county representatives? Participate in the next Matoaca District Community Conversation.
Join Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin Carroll on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Clover Hill Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meeting will be capped at 30 participants to allow for more personal, in-depth conversations. To sign up, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mz42jf53.
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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 Curtis Hairston and Travis Williams, who were sworn in as judges in the county's General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts, respectively, in October 2021.
Neither Hairston nor Williams had ambitions of becoming a judge when they decided to pursue careers in the law.
While their names will be included in history books as the first Black men to serve as full-time judges in Chesterfield, both men look forward to a day when judicial appointments of people who look like them become far more routine.
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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 tomorrow, we talk to James Jackson, a 1961 graduate of Carver High School and recent Bravo! Award winner, about growing up in Chesterfield, what it was like to spend more than four decades working at NASA, and how it feels to have helped the Apollo missions put men on the moon. This is definitely one you’ll want to see and hear!
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Find a Furry Friend! Animal Services Offering
$10 Pet Adoptions Next Week
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Come "Meet Your Match" at Chesterfield County Animal Services' Valentine's Day pet adoption event! From Feb. 13 through Feb. 18, adoption fees will be reduced to $10, which includes spay/neutering, all age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing for dogs, and FELV/FIV testing for cats.
Animal Services is located at 9300 Public Works Road. Adoptions are scheduled by appointment at (804) 748-1683, option 2. We have almost 40 pets looking for their perfect match... will it be you!?
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Chesterfield to Hold Public Hearing Thursday
on Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
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Chesterfield will hold a public hearing on its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan this Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in Room 502 at the county administration building, 9901 Lori Road. It will also be accessible virtually via Microsoft Teams.
HOME-ARP funding may be used to provide housing, services and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is a requirement for Chesterfield to receive HOME-ARP funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and contains information on the type of activities Chesterfield plans to undertake with the funds.
Staff from the county's Community Enhancement Department and the consulting agency Corporation for Supportive Housing will be on hand to present findings and recommendations, answer questions and receive comments on the draft plan.
For more information on HOME-ARP and instructions for registering for the meeting, please visit the Community Enhancement website at https://bit.ly/3Iosy0V.
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Submit Nominations for Chesterfield Community Champions Awards Through March 6 |
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The county's Citizen Information and Resources Department is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Chesterfield Community Champions awards, which honor residents who volunteer their time and resources to effect positive change in their communities.
Chesterfield Community Champions winners will be invited to a Volunteer Recognition Event on April 13 and will be recognized at the April 26 Board of Supervisors meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
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The Basics Insights Text Messaging Program
Helps Children Reach Their Potential
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Do you have young children in your home? You can help them reach their full potential by signing up for The Basics Insights messaging program.
The Basics Insights messaging program helps parents and caregivers incorporate early childhood learning into everyday routines. Simple, science-based tips and activities support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development from birth through age 5.
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Potential Moseley Elementary Pedestrian Connector Will Be Subject of Feb. 15 Meeting |
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Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll will host a community meeting next Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Moseley Elementary School to discuss a potential pedestrian bridge and trail connection from Jones Run Lane and Jones Run Trail to the school.
Moseley Elementary is located at 7100 Magnolia Green Parkway. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation’s current concept plan proposes construction of a 6-foot-wide paved path that would connect to an existing sidewalk along Jones Run Trail, cross a creek on school property via pedestrian bridge and terminate near the front of the building.
The project would be intended to enhance pedestrian access to Moseley Elementary for families who live nearby and would like for their children to have the option of walking to school.
Supervisor Carroll encourages citizens to attend the community meeting and provide feedback about the project. You can also offer input virtually by completing a survey at https://tinyurl.com/5n6j4jsu.
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Learn More About Chesterfield's Ongoing
Efforts in Environmental Stewardship
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Environmentalism is a core tenet of public health and Chesterfield is dedicated to implementing best practices that protect the county’s water, air, land, wildlife and other natural resources. Our dedication to protecting our ecosystem means we strive to exceed—not simply meet—local, state and federal standards and regulations.
Watch a presentation about Chesterfield's continued environmental stewardship efforts by clicking on the image above or visiting https://tinyurl.com/mr3zeh73.
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Hi there, my name is Orion!
I’m a 63 lb. Pitbull, around 6 years old, with a big ole head! OMG I love to cuddle and rest my head on your lap (which means pet my head in dog language). Not only am I super handsome, I know sit too.
I am very good with dogs, even puppies. I am super excited to meet people and can’t wait to have a family of my own. I am most likely already housetrained and I have excellent manners on a leash.
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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Tastes Like War: A Virtual Author Talk
With Grace M. Cho Set for Feb. 16
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You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War, next Thursday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. Register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/bdhxrwau.
Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. When Grace was fifteen, her dynamic mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue and evolve for the rest of her life.
Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, Tastes Like War is a hybrid text about a daughter’s search through intimate and global history for the roots of her mother’s schizophrenia. In her mother’s final years, Grace learned to cook dishes from her mother’s childhood in order to invite the past into the present, and to hold space for her mother’s multiple voices at the table. And through careful listening over these shared meals, Grace discovered not only the things that broke the brilliant, complicated woman who raised her—but also the things that kept her alive.
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Watch an Informational Video About
Chesterfield's Mobility Services
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Are you age 60 or older? Do you have a disability, either temporary or permanent? Or do you live in a low-income household? If you're a Chesterfield resident who meets one of these, you qualify to receive Mobility Services from the county.
Mobility Services is focused on improving existing transportation options and coordinating a community-wide transportation service network comprised of the transportation providers to meet the needs of our citizens.
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Commissioner of the Revenue Launches
New Citizen Tax Portal
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Attention Chesterfield citizens and business owners! The Commissioner of the Revenue's Office is excited to announce the official opening of the county’s new Citizen Tax Portal.
For those in Chesterfield who need to apply for or renew a business license, review personal property information, apply for tax relief or update their contact information, among many other matters, the portal is the easiest way to get things done.
View a demonstration video by clicking the image above or at https://tinyurl.com/mtubcj56.
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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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Concerned About Lead Paint in Your Home? Apply for Free Assessment and Abatement Program |
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A child’s brain grows rapidly during the first five years of life. Research shows lead exposure can harm a child’s health and brain development.
Children can be directly exposed to this hazard if they live in an older home that contains old lead-based paint, typically built before 1978. Lead-based paint can peel and crack into tiny pieces creating dust that children breath in or swallow.
Fortunately, lead exposure is preventable.
Chesterfield County’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program was created to protect children five years and younger and expectant mothers from lead exposure. In partnership with our non-profit partner, project:HOMES, families may qualify for a free lead hazard assessment and household repairs to remove lead exposure from their homes. No county staff will enter your home. This program has serviced several homes and is currently repairing others in Chesterfield that have lead-based paint.
If you’re a caregiver of younger children in an older home, you may also qualify for this program. For more information, please contact Emily Hurley by emailing Emily.Hurley@projecthomes.org or calling 804-718-0517.
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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Are you aware that Chesterfield County allows a partial real estate tax exemption for the rehabilitation, renovation, or replacement of older residential structures?
The goal of this program is to help protect and preserve our aging neighborhoods. Upon approval, the partial tax exemption will be in effect for 15 years and transfers with the real estate. The amount of the exemption is based solely on increased assessment value, not the amount spent on the improvement project. There is no application fee.
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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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Watch WCCT - On Cable. Online. On the Go. |
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Did you know you can watch #Cfield Board of Supervisors meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other special programming on WCCT from the comfort of your own home?
Chesterfield Community Television is your source of information, news, and events around the county!
Watch WCCT on cable, online and on the go. Here's how:
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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This is National School Counseling Week
Feb. 6-10 is National School Counseling Week, an annual recognition designed to focus public attention on the contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Chesterfield County continues to grow and change, so do the needs of students and schools. As a result, the role of the school counselor has changed. Today, school counselors help meet the diverse academic, social and mental health needs of Chesterfield County students.
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Chief Cafe at Monacan High
Students bake and sell treats and coffee to teachers and staff at Monacan High and Gordon Elementary every week. The Chief Cafe is a school-run business that provides students with real-world experience. Watch a video at https://youtu.be/7dIqtDchbk0.
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Celebrate outstanding teachers
Nominate outstanding Chesterfield County teachers for R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence! The program is accepting nominations through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
About 15 central Virginia teachers are selected each year to receive amazing grants up to $15,000 to support professional development. Award winners have earned graduate degrees, climbed mountains, traced their ancestors and met peers from around the world — all to continue their love for learning and to pass it on to their students. Details can be found at www.cfrichmond.org/reb.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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