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Thank You to All Who Attended the Chesterfield County Memorial Day Ceremony |
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On May 29, members of the Chesterfield community gathered at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds to remember our fallen soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Board Chair Kevin Carroll gave remarks and attendees got to witness the presentation of wreaths and hear from keynote speaker Col. Stephan Ruppel-Lee, an Army veteran who most recently served with the 29th Infantry Division in Kuwait. Thank you to all who were in attendance to remember our fallen soldiers!
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The Chesterfield County Procurement Department is hosting the first Chesterfield Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference on Friday, June 2 at the Thomas R. Fulghum Center in Midlothian (13900 Hull Street Road).
The Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference will offer the opportunity for the vendor community to network with Chesterfield staff including those from both the county government and school division. Staff will be able to share their knowledge and experience of the procurement process with sellers, thereby providing resources, tools, and contacts sellers need in order to make connections.
In addition to networking and searching for opportunities within Chesterfield, vendors will have the opportunity to set up one-on-one appointments with procurement staff to talk about potentially working together now and in the future.
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Chesterfield County Police National Night Out Kick-Off Event is this Saturday, June 3 |
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Join the Chesterfield Historical Society for an Interactive Performance of the 1773 Baptist Preacher Trial on Sunday, June 4 |
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As part of the county’s celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will be holding an interactive performance on Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Historic 1917 Courthouse of the 1773 Baptist Preacher Trial.
In partnership with the Chesterfield County 250th Revolutionary War Committee, this event will allow attendees to experience the trial that led Americans on the path toward religious freedom:
“The year is 1773, a minister must obtain an official license from British Crown authorities to preach in public. Archibald Cary, the magistrate of Chesterfield County, is arresting individuals who openly break this law. Citizens across the countryside begins to question the Crown’s authority to regulate religious teachings.”
Registration is required due to limited seating. Because the Historic 1917 Courthouse is an active court, a headcount with names of those attending is required for this historically-accurate portrayal.
Those interested in attending or those who have questions should contact the Chesterfield Historical Society at (804) 796-7121 or via email at admin@chesterfieldhistory.com
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Several Ways to Pay Ahead of the Monday, June 5 Tax Deadline |
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In an effort to make the payment process easier than ever, Chesterfield County’s Treasurer’s Office continues to offer a growing list of options this spring for residents to pay their taxes.
Payments for both personal property and the first-half installments of real estate taxes, which are due on June 5, can be made anytime at a variety of locations and in secure ways.
Here are the various ways to pay:
- Mail-In
- By Phone
- Online Portal
- Automated Payment Service (APS)
- Online Bill Pay
- Self Service Kiosks
- Drop Box
- In-Person
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Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Roundup |
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In case you missed the May 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, check out the brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting here: https://bit.ly/3MCRFj5.
- Resolution Authorizing $105M Bond Issuance
- Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads
- Sheriff's Office Update
- Performance Grant Agreements
- VDOT Update
- Transportation Alternatives Projects
- Community Enhancement Update
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Early Voting Information for June Primary Election |
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Early voting for the June Primary Election is underway!
Registered Chesterfield voters can vote:
- Early in-person 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily at the Chesterfield County Registrar’s Office, 9848 Lori Rd., 23832
- Now through Friday, June 16 (Monday – Friday)
- Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, June 17
Early Voting will only be available at the Registrar's Office for the June Primary Election. No other locations will be open for early voting.
To view a complete list of acceptable IDs, please visit the state Department of Election’s Voting In-Person page.
Residents can submit applications in-person or by mail to the Chesterfield County General Registrar’s Office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832
- Registered voters seeking a ballot to vote by mail (absentee ballot) for the June Primary have until 5 p.m. June 9 to submit their application (fax is also an option at 804-751-0822).
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The last day to register to vote, or update existing voter information, to participate in the June Primary is May 30. If you aren't registered to vote, or need to update your existing registration, visit www.chesterfield.gov/5061/Register-to-Vote for more information.
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The Registrar's Office is in great need of Officers of Election for the upcoming June Primary Election on June 20!
Officers of Election are registered voters that play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the election and assisting voters in having a successful and enjoyable voting experience. As an extra incentive, the county is now offering $200 payment for working at the polls on election day in this role.
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- June 3: Kip Moore
- June 16: Gary Allan
- June 29: The Temptations and the Four Tops
- June 30: Josh Turner
- July 7: Get the Led Out: "A Celebration of the Mighty Zep"
- July 15: Colt Ford and Creed Fisher
- And many more!
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In the latest article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn about Nicholas Pappas, who had nowhere else to turn. Unemployed and on the verge of homelessness, feeling isolated and despondent and overcome with depression and anxiety, Pappas spent what little money he had left to see a local psychiatrist.
During his second visit, the psychiatrist said he couldn’t help and handed Pappas a card containing the phone number for Chesterfield’s Department of Mental Health Support Services. Twelve years later, Pappas remains convinced it was a life-saving referral.
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Learn More About the Proposed Use Matrix in the Draft Zoning Ordinance |
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The Use Matrix is a key piece of the new zoning ordinance because it identifies where different types of homes, businesses and other forms of development are allowed. The new Use Matrix is a vast improvement over the one in the current zoning ordinance today. It identifies modern land uses, while removing obsolete terms and uses that are no longer relevant. The new Use Matrix has also been streamlined, reducing the overall number of uses to make it easier to use. Additionally, in the Definitions section, all the uses in the Use Matrix have been defined which is a change from what we have today.
All these changes result in a clearer structure for the zoning ordinance, reducing guesswork about what is and isn’t allowed. The new Use Matrix is structured in a much more user-friendly way, categorizing uses by their primary function or theme, rather than alphabetically. Accompanying the Use Matrix are Use Regulations that establish standards for individual uses, including regulations for restricted uses and other conditions that may apply.
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Be Mindful of Local Ordinances Regarding Chickens |
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A maximum of six chicken hens may be kept on a residentially zoned property with restrictions. Chickens are always to be housed in a coop with an attached outside run and must have tops that are securely enclosed with wire mesh or similar material. Running loose inside someone’s fence is not permitted. The chicken coop and run must meet a setback of 25 feet from property lines. Other fowl such as ducks, geese, swans, etc. are prohibited.
It is not permitted to have stock farm animals on residentially zoned property without a conditional use permit and roosters are prohibited in residentially zoned areas.
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If You Have a Random Act of Kindness
Story, Please Share it With Us
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Random acts of kindness take place around the county every day – and we want to hear about (and celebrate) them. Whether it’s paying it forward in the coffee shop line, or having kindness shown from a friend or stranger, stories of kindness can spread far and wide.
This initiative is focused on celebrating all of the thoughtful things citizens are already doing for each other, while also encouraging you to go out and do something kind for a friend, family member, neighbor, coworker or even someone you have never met before.
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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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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
More than 4,700 Chesterfield County students received diplomas during high school graduations May 22-26. You can watch every ceremony via this playlist on the school system’s YouTube channel.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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