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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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Pine Forest Build-a-House Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday morning, Chesterfield County celebrated the opening of a new intermediate care facility designed for those diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. The Pine Forest Intermediate Care Facility was the fourth facility built through the county's Build-a-House project, a cooperative effort through which students at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center (CTC) construct homes on donated or county-owned land. Approximately 100 CTC students studying carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and landscaping constructed the five-bed Pine Forest facility, with local businesses completing more specialized tasks like shingling, paving and installing a fire suppression system. The Pine Forest facility operates on the philosophy that those with intellectual disabilities have the same rights as other citizens, and it offers services individualized to meet the needs of each resident. A recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony may be viewed on the Chesterfield County Facebook page , and a virtual tour of the facility may be viewed below or on the county's YouTube page . For more information about the facility, read the full news release .

ConnectRVA 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan

The Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) is working on ConnectRVA 2045, metro Richmond’s long-range transportation plan that will serve as a prioritized roadmap for vehicle, pedestrian and bike trails and transit development and enhancements across the region – including Chesterfield.   The RRTPO is an agency designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Department of Transportation as the primary forum for transportation decision-making for the greater Richmond region, which includes Chesterfield County.   Take the regional survey, available at: www.connectrva2045.org/post/regional-goals-and-priorities . The survey link will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.

July 22 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, July 22 will be held in person in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.  The meeting will begin with a work session at 3 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. evening session. Both sessions will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98, Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on  chesterfield.gov   and the   County’s YouTube channel . Measures are being put in place to accommodate public input while practicing social distancing, as recommended by health officials. Citizens wishing to participate in person will be required to wear a face covering and pass a simple health screening before entering the building. In order to maintain the 6-foot social distance requirement, seating will be extremely limited; however, TV monitors will be set up outside the Public Meeting Room. Due to the COVID-19 occupancy limits of the Public Meeting Room, the general public will not able to be seated in the room, however, citizens requesting to speak before the Board will be given the opportunity to comment in person at the appropriate time. For more information, read the full news release or visit the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors webpage .

Adoptable Pet Spotlight

Meet Theo: Theo is very playful and is full of energy. He can lighten up any room with his bubbly personality! Theo loves going outside and running laps around the yard. His favorite hobby is playing tag! Theo loves other dogs and gets along well with dogs that match his energy level. His best friend is a very playful dog and they love running around and playfully wrestling. Theo is a very well-mannered boy. He knows how to sit, lay down, give paw and comes when he is called! He is very affectionate as well, and he loves to give kisses. He is also fully house-trained! Theo is a 1-year-old hound mix and he is searching for his forever home. Animal #576010

If you're  interested in adopting  Theo or any other adoptable pets, contact the  Chesterfield County Animal Shelter  by calling (804) 748-1683 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to schedule an appointment. You'll need a current Virginia driver's license or picture identification with your current address as well as cash or a check for adoption fees. Keep an eye on the  Chesterfield County Animal Services Facebook page  for more adoptable pet announcements!

County Response to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 situation continues and in accordance with   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   (CDC) and the   Virginia Department of Health   (VDH) recommendations and guidelines, Chesterfield County will announce the  phased reopening of government buildings and facilities . The  Chesterfield County Response to COVID-19 webpage   has links to many resources for citizens during this situation. If you are looking for information in any of the following topic areas, please click the links below to be directed to additional resources: Call Centers Information Chesterfield Departmental Phased Reopening Information COVID-19 Community and Household Resources COVID-19 Community and Volunteer Opportunities COVID-19 Facts vs. Rumors COVID-19 Symptoms and Prevention COVID-19 and Older Adults COVID-19 and Animals COVID-19 in Virginia and the U.S. COVID-19 Travel Guidelines Chesterfield County Courts Response to COVID-19 Chesterfield County Public Schools Coronavirus Information Chesterfield County Public Schools Community Resources Coronavirus Information for Businesses Coronavirus Information for Workers Chesterfield Eats to Go Employee Excellence During COVID-19 Chesterfield County Public WiFi Locations Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation - Virtual Recreation Programs Mental Health Support Services COVID-19 Resources Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at: Social Security Administration (SSA) Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) COVID-19 Resources Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

Chesterfield Health Department - Free COVID-19 Testings in July

As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the  Chesterfield Health Department  is hosting free COVID-19 testing events throughout the month of July. Note: Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Falling Creek Ironworks Park 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway (150 tests available)   Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Crystal Lake Apartments 3501 Meadowdale Blvd. (150 tests available)   Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms and is free for uninsured or underinsured persons.   While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing is limited and appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.   Residents who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms as defined by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should make an appointment prior to arriving.   Spanish speaking staff also will be present during the testing event.   For more information about Chesterfield County’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit www.chesterfield.gov/coronavirus .

Remember to Complete Your U.S. Census!

While April 1 was Census Day, Chesterfield encourages residents who have not yet completed their 2020 U.S. Census to do so as soon as possible. Completing the Census is easy! Households should have received official U.S. Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone or by mail. Pay close to attention to the unique number given to your household and be prepared to use it during your response. The 2020 U.S. Census is mandatory and responses are based upon the members of a household as of April 1 (Census Day).

To learn more about the 2020 U.S. Census, visit the official website at my2020census.gov .

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