Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield!
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Scroll to the bottom for more helpful links and resources to stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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County Response to COVID-19
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Last week, regional partners from Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, and Henrico Counties and the City of Richmond, along with the Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition, came together to activate the Central Virginia All-Hazards Incident Management Team to help guide the region's preparations for, and response to, a potential local occurrence of the coronavirus known as COVID-19. As a region, we are committed to working with our state and local partners to safeguard our residents and make sure we share the most current information available.
While there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, the immediate health risk is considered low according to the
Virginia Department of Health.
In this video,
Chesterfield Health District Director
Dr. Alexander Samuel provides helpful information regarding the prevention, symptoms and treatment of COVID-19. Remember, many of the recommended protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are the same as those to prevent the spread of other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu, so wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes and stay home if you are sick.
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The Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Has Been Announced
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A media briefing was held on Friday afternoon by County Administrator, Dr. Joe Casey, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration, Matt Harris, and Director of Budget and Management, Andrea Peeks, about the county's proposed FY2021 budget.
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During the media briefing, they discussed the proposed FY2021 Budget for Chesterfield County schools, which has been increased by $55 million since last year. This makes it the largest budget increase in county history, and will accommodate new state mandates and local initiatives.
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors and School Board members will cohost community meetings focused on the proposed FY2021 budget. The meetings, which are being held in each of the county's magisterial districts from March 12 to 24, will follow County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey's presentation of the proposed budget during the Board of Supervisors work session tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11.
Residents can attend any of the meetings regardless of where they live in the county.
Each meeting will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the Board of Supervisors and county administrators about the budget process and learn how taxpayer money is being allocated.
- Thursday, March 12, 1 p.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive (Matoaca District)
- Monday, March 16, 7 p.m., John Tyler Community College-Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall-Room H109, 800 Charter Colony Parkway (Midlothian District)
- Wednesday, March 18, 2 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. (Dale District)
- Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. (Dale District)
- Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m., Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road (Bermuda District)
- Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School-Large Auditorium, 3626 West Hundred Road (Bermuda District)
- Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Lane (Matoaca/Clover Hill districts)
- Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Matoaca High School-Auditorium, 17700 Longhouse Lane (Matoaca District)
If residents cannot make it to one of the community meetings, feedback and input is always welcomed by emailing
blueprint@chesterfield.gov
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Budget public hearings will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
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Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Awarded the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award
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The Congressional Fire Services Institute (
CFSI
) and medical technology company
Masimo
announced Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (CFEMS) will receive the Excellence in Fire-Service Based EMS award for its Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program.
The MIH program utilizes specially-trained paramedics to address the needs of frequent users of the 9-1-1 system as well as residents who have unmet medical needs. The goal of the county’s MIH unit is to navigate the residents to existing community and medical resources to help manager their conditions, ultimately reducing their use of 9-1-1.
To date, the MIH unit has managed 1,913 cases. In cases where a citizen has accepted assistance and worked through the MIH program, 9-1-1 calls were reduced by 49%. The MIH unit has also been vital to Chesterfield County’s opioid response by helping residents who have overdosed on opioids utilize county resources including mental health programs, peer groups and rehabilitation facilities.
The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award will be presented at the 32
nd
Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 30. For more information about the award and award ceremony,
read the full news release
, visit the
CFSI website
or view their
announcement
of the award winners.
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Enjoy a Ghostly Evening at Historic Trinity Church
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Join a team of paranormal investigators as they explore the unique and haunting history of the
Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road, this Saturday, March 14, 7-11 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and recorders to catch any ghostly experiences. Tickets are $40 per person and complimentary refreshments will be available during the hunt. There are limited spots remaining,
so reserve your ticket for this enjoyable and educational experience. Call 804-796-7156 for details.
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Shred Your Personal Papers and Recycle Old Electronics at the Shred & E-Cycling Event
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Shredding all your personal papers and recycling old electronics can seem like a daunting task, but Chesterfield is making this service simple and accessible at our upcoming
Shred & E-Cycling Event!
County residents are invited to bring their personal papers to be securely shredded at no cost on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
The event is open to Chesterfield County residents only. Those attending may be asked to provide proof of residency (a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.), if requested.
Overwhelming turnout from previous shred events has prompted the county to increase its capacity at the upcoming occasion to better serve residents. Patrons also can bring old computers, cell phones and other electronics to recycle for a small fee.
Read the full news release for more information.
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My Chesterfield Academy is Accepting Applications for 2020 Session
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Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Asian and Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), has announced that
applications are now open for the 2020 session of My Chesterfield Academy. The program, which began in 2019 as the first of its kind in Virginia, is designed to empower residents, especially those from multicultural communities, to understand and navigate Chesterfield County's government as well as other community resources.
Over the course of the program, participants will explore how their local government works, learn how to resolve issues, learn how to obtain information and resources, tour county facilities and meet with government and school leaders.
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This year's academy will take place over seven sessions, beginning on April 30 and continuing May 14, May 28, June 11, Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and Oct. 22.
All sessions take place on Thursdays from 3:30-8:30 p.m. and dinner will be provided during each session.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight: Meet Kane!
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This brindle cutie is Kane! He was found as a stray, brought into the shelter and was never claimed. Will you be his new owner?
Kane is an older boy, around 8 years in age, and has a very mellow temperament. While mostly calm, he does periodically have bursts of energy where he likes to play!
While he's not big on toys, he does enjoy playing with sticks. We took him out to spend some time with the vet science students and he loved the attention. He especially loved the back scratches!
He is a smart boy; he knows sit, shake and he appears to be house broken. Are you looking for a sweet, older, pitbull? Please come meet Kane! He is sad to be behind caged bars and would love the opportunity to bring happiness into your home! Animal #561114.
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