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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Chesterfield Health District Offering
COVID-19 Vaccination Events
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? Three COVID-19 vaccination events will be held in Chesterfield County on Wednesday, May 19, Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26.
300 appointment slots are available, per event. Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis. Walk-ups are welcome or you can register online.
St. Augustine Church
4400 Beulah Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Chester United Methodist Church
12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA 23831
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Scroll to the bottom of this e-newsletter for more
information about COVID-19 resources and vaccines.
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Chesterfield Celebrates Volunteers at
39th Annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
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Chesterfield County recently celebrated the volunteer work of 19 seniors at a virtual ceremony for the 39th annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community. The 19 nominees have performed a combined total of over 40,000 hours of volunteer service since they each turned 60.
Three nominees were inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame: David Van Aken, Sally Loth and Dr. Michael Hanley. Thank you for your dedicated service to the #Cfield community!
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Congratulations to Chesterfield
Parks and Recreation
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On the Mic with Mike: 2021 Biz Summit |
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County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey and Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley recently chatted with radio host Mike King for the 2021 Biz Summit, along with other local leaders. Together, they spoke about how COVID-19 has affected the region over the past year and what steps our county will be taking in the future. To view the panel discussion, click here.
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Personal Property Taxes and First-Half Real Estate Taxes Due Monday, June 7 |
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Reminder: Personal property and first-half real estate taxes are due Monday, June 7.
Did you know? There are several ways to pay your personal property and first-half real estate taxes in Chesterfield County.
To make paying personal property and real estate taxes easier and more convenient, the Treasurer’s Office unveiled a new payment kiosk located on the outside of the Chesterfield County Administration Building at 9901 Lori Road. The new outside payment kiosk is available 24 hour a day, seven days a week, and accepts cash, credit/debit card and check payments.
Additionally, upgrades have been made to the online payment portal to allow taxpayers to create a user ID, which will allow the taxpayer to gather all personal property and real estate tax accounts under a single user account. To access the payment portal, visit: https://bit.ly/3ekoDVt.
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Virtually Attend a Citizen Information Meeting on the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvement Project |
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The #Cfield Transportation Department is moving forward with improvements to several drainage crossings along Otterdale Road between Genito and Woolridge roads. The proposed improvements will incorporate raising the roadway up to eight feet and building multi-span bridge structures at three existing crossings.
Want to be involved, share your thoughts and ask questions? You have two options! Please note: the same information will be provided at all meetings.
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Join the virtual citizens meeting on Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register for the virtual meeting. This meeting will not be livestreamed.
- Participate in-person or via Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Watch on Facebook Live, the county's YouTube channel, Verizon channel 28 or Comcast 98. Questions can be asked via Facebook Live.
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Register to attend in-person by emailing transportation@chesterfield.gov. The meeting will be held at the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room: 10001 Iron Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832. Capacity is extremely limited and registration is first-come, first-served.
To learn more about the Otterdale Road drainage improvement project, click here.
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Chesterfield County Farmers Market
Open Every Wednesday
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Come out and enjoy fresh produce and local goods every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 12 through Sept. 15. New this year: a virtual scavenger hunt! Click here to learn more and to view a list of vendors.
The Chesterfield Farmers Market is located at 6701 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA.
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Chesterfield Prevention Services Encourages Parents to Talk to Kids about Alcohol |
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Partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Chesterfield County Prevention Services launched the "Talk. They Hear You." campaign to raise awareness about underage drinking.
This national initiative is focused on raising parents’ awareness about the effects of underage drinking and empowering them to begin this important conversation with their kids. Talking to a child about alcohol can seem intimidating for some parents or caregivers, but using the Five Conversation Goals give parents a place to start the conversation.
The Five Conversation Goals:
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking.
- Show you care about your child’s happiness and well-being.
- Show you’re a good source of information about alcohol.
- Show you’re paying attention and you’ll notice if your child drinks.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding underage drinking.
Visit bit.ly/wetalked for more tips and information about this campaign. Parents can also download the “Talk. They Hear You,” mobile app to get tips and practice for this crucial conversation.
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Aldora to Open New Facility in Chesterfield |
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Glass and aluminum systems fabricator, Aldora, will soon begin construction on a new 81,000-square-foot fabrication facility located in the Walthall interchange area at 16301 Walthall Industrial Parkway in South Chesterfield. The new facility marks the fabricator’s seventh location serving the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, but the first location for Chesterfield. Aldora expects to break ground within the next two of months and anticipates being fully operational by spring 2022. |
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Meet Cinnabun!
This cute pet rabbit was found having a grand adventure outside as a stray and is now looking for her new home! Cinnabun is a pretty chill gal. We will often find her sprawled out in her cage, just relaxing and enjoying the day. Her other favorite spot is on her little ledge so she has a clear view of everything going on in our office.
She's very curious, putting her nose up to try to sniff whatever comes near her cage, whether it's something like food or another animal!
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Cinnabun does get a little nervous when you try to pick her up, but she'll happily let you pet her soft fur. We're not exactly sure how old Cinnabun is, but she's probably an adult! If you want to treat yourself to this sweet Cinnabun, then call today to make an appointment to adopt her! Just make sure you have somewhere to house her because her cage and other related accessories do not come with her. Cinnabun is an adult domestic rabbit and weighs 5 pounds.
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "0," 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. The shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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Chesterfield County COVID-19
Vaccination Dashboard
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(Data as of May 17, 2021) |
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The Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard provides visualizations of data regarding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts specific to Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Health District (Chesterfield County, Powhatan County and the City of Colonial Heights), as well as overall vaccination data for Greater Richmond region localities.
It also includes an estimated timeline to reach the county’s community vaccination goal of 75 percent.
The goal of the dashboard is to provide an interactive snapshot of the progress of vaccine distribution in the county and the number of residents who have been vaccinated.
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How to Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine |
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VaccineFinder / Vaccines.gov |
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The VaccineFinder website displays information about the providers, such as types of COVID-19 vaccines available, website and phone number, hours of operations and instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated.
VaccineFinder is updated daily.
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Federal Retail Pharmacy Program |
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All Virginians are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional options to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. However, not all pharmacy locations have the COVID-19 vaccine available, so please do not contact your local pharmacy directly.
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To check vaccine availability at a participating pharmacy and schedule an appointment, you will need to register directly with them. Please use the links below to register with the participating pharmacies. The pharmacies are scheduling appointments for individuals who fall within the eligibility criteria established by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
If you need assistance registering with one of the pharmacies, visit one of Chesterfield’s libraries or call 804-751-2275 and library staff will help you.
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Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is helping residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding area with the vaccination registration process. Library staff are available to assist customers over the phone, or, if in-person assistance from CCPL staff is needed, a resident may visit any CCPL location.
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Need a Ride to a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic? |
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Chesterfield County and GRTC want to ensure the lack of transportation does not deter residents from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. If a resident has a scheduled appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but doesn’t have a way to get there, the individual is encouraged to call Chesterfield Mobility Services at 804-706-2796 and a free ride will be scheduled. |
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Free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being accommodated two ways:
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Through its Access On Demand program, Chesterfield will cover the $6 per trip transportation fee to COVID-19 vaccination appointments, making the trip free for those registered with Chesterfield Mobility Services.
- Those not eligible or registered though Access On Demand can still call Chesterfield Mobility Services and staff will assist them in getting a free ride through GRTC’s and Uzurv partnership program using GRTC CARES Act funding.
Residents can use this free ride service to go to a vaccine appointment anywhere in the program’s service area, including the Virginia State University and Richmond International Raceway Community Vaccination Centers.
To sign up for a free ride to a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, call Chesterfield Mobility Services at 804-706-2796 at least one day before your appointment to get scheduled.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, May 18, 2021) |
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Interested in seeing the state's latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics, including a breakdown by locality? Click on the button below to access the COVID-19 dashboard in Virginia.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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Governor Northam Lifts Mask Mandate to
Align with CDC Guidance and Announces VA to End COVID-19 Mitigation Measures on May 28
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Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate has been lifted to align with new guidance from CDC. Virginia will ease all distancing and capacity restrictions on Friday, May 28. Learn more by clicking here.
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