Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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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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Have Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine? |
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As the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) continues rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations to some organizations, residents and workers, it is completely normal to have questions.
Two good places to start are the frequently asked questions pages of VDH and Chesterfield County.
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Want to learn more information specific to Chesterfield's response? Visit www.chesterfield.gov/coronavirus for the latest county efforts to combat COVID-19 and assist residents. Additionally, read the guide towards the bottom of this newsletter.
And remember: Chesterfield County Government does not have access to either administer or distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is coordinating efforts with the state’s health districts, which includes the VDH Chesterfield Health District (made up of Chesterfield, Powhatan and Colonial Heights), to organize vaccination efforts.
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Four Library Locations Reopen to the Public |
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The Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) will reopen four additional locations to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Bon Air Library, Clover Hill Library, LaPrade Library and Midlothian Library are the next group of libraries to reinstate public hours since the start of the pandemic. Hours at all open locations are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
All CCPL locations closed to the public on Monday, March 16 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Central Library, Meadowdale Library and North Courthouse Road Library reopened in June and Chester Library reopened in October.
All locations continue to offer virtual learning pods. These are spaces that allow students, teachers and teleworkers access to spaces to continue virtual learning and teleworking. To learn more, visit library.chesterfield.gov/learningpods. Curbside checkouts are still being offered at all locations and will continue to be available at open locations.
Customers are expected to wear face coverings while in the library, and to continue to follow health department recommendations including conducting self-health checks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands frequently.
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Registrar's Office Closed to Visitors Until Monday |
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The Office of the Registrar will be closed to in-person visitors Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 22. The office will reopen to visitors on Monday, Jan. 25, but will continue to serve residents via email and telephone Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chesterfield County Office of the Registrar
Telephone: 804-748-1471 | Email: registrar@chesterfield.gov | Webpage
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COVID-19 Relief Funding for
Water, Wastewater Customers
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The Chesterfield County Utilities Department is offering assistance to customers who have delinquent water or wastewater bills due to a financial hardship as a direct result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State of Virginia is providing Chesterfield County Utilities a portion of its federal Coronavirus Relief Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide direct assistance to customers who have a delinquent balance on their Chesterfield County utility water or wastewater account. This assistance is available for customers that have experienced a financial hardship resulting directly or indirectly from the COVID-19 pandemic
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For a customer to be considered for assistance, there needs to be at least a 30-day past-due balance on the account that would have occurred between the timeframe of March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, and may not be used for past-due amounts prior to this time period. Funds cannot be used for deposits, down payments, fees, late fees, interest or penalties. Also, the customer must certify that they have experienced a financial hardship resulting directly or indirectly from the COVID-19 public health emergency or that they have experienced a hardship to pay during the COVID-19 public health emergency prior to receiving direct assistance.
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Free Live Tree Recycling for Residents |
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Residents in Chesterfield County can recycle their live Christmas trees now through Jan. 31, 2021 for free. The county will be accepting live trees at the following locations during the hours listed:
Northern Area Convenience Center
3200 Warbro Road
Monday, Tuesday and Friday through Sunday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Southern Area Convenience Center
6700 Landfill Drive
Monday, Thursday and Friday through Sunday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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All decorations must be stripped from the trees before being accepted and recycled. Tree vendors are not allowed to participate. |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Updates |
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Chesterfield School Board elects leaders and sets 2021 meeting dates
Jan. 13, 2021: Matoaca District representative Ryan Harter was elected chair of the Chesterfield County School Board during the board’s annual reorganization meeting. Ann Coker, who represents the Bermuda District, was selected vice chair for 2021.
In addition, the School Board approved its 2021 schedule during the meeting. The other School Board members are Debbie Bailey (Dale District), Dot Heffron (Clover Hill District) and Kathryn Haines (Midlothian District).
Chesterfield School Board 2021 Legislative Program
Jan. 13, 2021: The 2021 Session of the Virginia General Assembly began today.
In preparation for the Session, the Chesterfield School Board met last month with the Chesterfield legislative delegation to discuss the School Board’s 2021 Legislative Program. The School Board adopted the legislative program at their December 8, 2020 meeting.
The 2021 Legislative Program reflects that Chesterfield County Public Schools continues to be cited as a model for excellence in public education. Educators from outside of our school division routinely visit our nationally recognized schools to learn more about what we are doing, how we are doing it and why we are doing it.
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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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Updates from Governor Ralph Northam |
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Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Jan. 6, 2021: Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution program and accelerate the pace of vaccinations across Virginia.
Governor Northam is taking the following steps to help providers increase the rate of vaccinations as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible:
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Vaccination goal. Governor Northam set an initial goal of vaccinating 25,000 Virginians each day when supply allows.
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‘Use it or lose it’ model. Medical facilities will be required to put the vaccine they receive into arms as soon as possible, or risk having future vaccine allotments reduced.
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Danny T.K. Avula to lead vaccination efforts in Virginia. Governor Northam appointed Dr. Avula, who serves as director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments to coordinate work between state officials, local health departments, hospitals, and private providers.
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Expanded priority groups. Governor Northam announced that K-12 teachers and child care workers will be among the next priority groups to receive vaccinations after Group A, and outlined the populations that will be included in Groups B and C.
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Elevating the Virginia National Guard. As the Commonwealth receives more doses, the Virginia National Guard will provide logistical support and help local health departments will administering vaccines.
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Community Conversations: COVID-19 Vaccines |
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On Jan. 13, Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel provided an overview of the COVID-19 vaccines and efforts to inoculate eligible residents and workers in the region.
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Chesterfield Health Department Free
COVID-19 Testing in January
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As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting free COVID-19 testing events January.
The free indoor, walk-up testing events will occur on the following days and locations:
Monday: Jan. 25 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
5100 West Hundred Road
Wednesdays: Jan. 20 and 27 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
4400 Beulah Road
Saturday: Jan. 23 – 10 a.m. to noon
Chesterfield Health Department
9501 Lucy Corr Circle
No reservation is necessary. Additional testing events are pending and will be announced once finalized.
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