Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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County Amends Indoor Mask Policy for Employees and Residents |
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With the number of new COVID-19 cases, positivity percentage and hospitalization rates falling dramatically in the county over the past few weeks, as well as updated guidance from the CDC, Chesterfield County has amended its policy on the use of face coverings in the public buildings.
Effective immediately, the wearing of masks indoors in county facilities is optional for employees and citizens without illness symptoms, a positive test or recent exposure to someone with COVID-19.
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Upcoming Community Meeting to
Provide Input on Skinquarter Landfill
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A community meeting will be held on March 8 to give Chesterfield residents an opportunity to provide input about the Skinquarter Landfill, a construction and demolition debris landfill operated by WB Waste.
Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll will host the meeting at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center - Hull Campus, located at 13900 Hull Street Road from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and streamed virtually. Those attending virtually may submit comments and questions in the Facebook Live comments feed.
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Sign-Up for CVWMA Weekly e-Newsletter and Email Notifications |
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Did you know you can sign up for Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) email notifications? ♻️ Signing up for email notifications will keep you in-the-know about your collection date by sending you a collection reminder email the day before your regularly scheduled pick-up! You can also sign up for their monthly e-newsletter, Waste Reduction News, which offers recycling tips, links to partner events and much more!
CVWMA, a public service authority that implements solid waste management and recycling programs for 13 local governments, works hard each week to provide services to our residents. Learn more about CVWMA and sign up for both the e-newsletter and email notifications at www.cvwma.com.
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In case you missed the Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, check out our newest blog offering a brief roundup of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting.
Topics include:
- Property Tax Rate Reduction
- The board authorized advertisement of Chesterfield’s maximum property tax rate for 2022 at 93 cents per $100 of assessed value, ensuring all property owners in the county will receive at least a 2-cent reduction from the current 95-cent rate.
- County administration has proposed cutting the rate by an additional penny to further mitigate the impact of rising property assessments, which increased countywide this year by an average of 12%.
- A 92-cent property tax rate would be Chesterfield’s lowest since the 1960s.
- Administration is proposing to slash the county’s vehicle registration fee from $40 to $20. That would reduce local revenue by $6.9 million, equivalent to another 1.5-cent cut in the property tax rate.
- Capital Improvement Program
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#Cfield Student Wins Prestigious Award
- Much More!
If you'd like to watch excerpts from the Board of Supervisors meeting, head to our YouTube page at https://bit.ly/2YeKAQA.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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On episode 12, we talk to Vice Chair and Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley about her path to public service and how intentionality has always helped to shape her views. We discuss her time working with PTA groups, her point of view on projects like Village of Midlothian, Spring Rock Green, and Upper Magnolia, and the recent real estate assessments and how that impacts the upcoming budget.
Make sure you follow our Chesterfield Behind the Mic Facebook page for exclusive content and to listen to the podcast directly on Facebook!
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Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming
Shred and E-Cycling Event
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Do you have papers that need to be shredded or old electronics to recycle?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the #Cfield shred and e-cycling event on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Chesterfield Fairgrounds. For more information about the event call 804-748-1297.
*This event is open to Chesterfield County residents only!*
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Watch WCCT - On Cable. Online. On the Go. |
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Did you know you can watch #Cfield Board of Supervisors meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other special programming on WCCT from the comfort of your own home?
Chesterfield Community Television is your source of information, news, and events around the county!
You can also watch original programing on WCCT. Here’s some of what you can expect:
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Real Virginia
Real Virginia focuses on agriculture news and family-oriented stories throughout the state of Virginia. The show also offers cooking and gardening segments that feature products from Virginia.
National Gallery of Art Video Teaching Series
These programs explore current and historical 20th century art and sculpture from around the world. Programs focus on specific past and present exhibits from the National Gallery of Art and profiles pioneers in various fields of art and sculpture.
Watch WCCT on cable, online and on the go. Here's how:
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Meet Charlie!
She is a five-year-old Hound Mix that weighs about 53 pounds. A nice gentleman brought her into the shelter and she was so friendly we were sure someone would come looking for her.
Unfortunately, an owner never came forward so now she is looking for her forever home. Charlie is extremely friendly with people and absolutely loves affection. She wants to be stuck to your side like glue all the time! However, Charlie does not get along with other dogs and cats. Because of this she needs to be the only dog in the home. She is a very playful girl and would love to soak up all the attention you’ll give her- along with belly rubs!
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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Budget Process
The Chesterfield County School Board met Feb. 22 to approve the financial plan for fiscal year 2023 as part of the annual process to adopt a budget for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Changes from Superintendent Merv Daugherty's initial budget proposal can be seen in the presentation shared with the board. No changes were made to the proposed investment in the school system's workforce. All of the documents shared in the School Board meeting can be found here.
"Our main budget focus remains compensation and student growth," said School Board Chair Ann Coker. "We have to reward and value our teachers and staff so they will remain committed to CCPS, while also persuading new teachers and staff to join CCPS."
The budget process continues as the Virginia General Assembly works on the state budget, which includes funds for public education, and as the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors works on the countywide budget, which includes the Chesterfield County Public Schools budget.
Dr. Daugherty will submit the proposed CCPS budget and capital improvement plan to the Chesterfield County administrator by March 1. The county will hold virtual budget community meetings and then formal public hearings on the county's budget. Then, the county and schools will work to finalize the budget prior to April 6, when it will be adopted by the board of supervisors. Click here for information about Chesterfield County's budget calendar, scheduled dates for virtual community meetings, budget hearings and more.
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On Jan. 25, Dr. Daugherty presented his proposed budget to the School Board.
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The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee met numerous times to receive information and provide input and submitted its final report and recommendations to the School Board on Feb. 8.
- The School Board held budget work sessions, a public hearing and town hall meetings in each magisterial district to review the proposals and so board members, who attended these meetings, could receive input.
- Meetings were held with community members, school groups, school administrators and staff members to receive comments and suggestions.
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Apply by March 4 for Openings on Advisory Committee
Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way community members connect with their local schools. Committee members who are appointed by the School Board must reside in the district they represent, and Special Education Advisory Committee members must have a child currently receiving special education services. Click the application button at bit.ly/BdCom to apply by March 4 if you are eligible and interested in these openings:
- Dale District seat on Special Education Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Midlothian District seat on Special Education Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Bermuda District seat on Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2022)
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Access Your Vaccination Card:
- Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Did you know you can now access your COVID-19 vaccination record online with the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Request Portal? You can view, save, and print your vaccination record with QR Code. All at the convenience of your smartphone!
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Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
Vaccinations:
- 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.
Testing:
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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