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Chesterfield Fire and EMS Will Dedicate
Magnolia Green Station on Thursday
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Chesterfield Fire and EMS is hosting a dedication on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Magnolia Green Fire Station No. 25, 6730 Woolridge Road. Members of the public are invited to attend.
For those who come to the dedication, parking is available in two lots: One next to the Tot Lot at 6737 Woolridge Road (across from the station’s Woolridge Road entrance) and the other at 6745 Begonia Drive (with a walking path over to the Tot Lot and adjacent parking area). A shuttle will be provided to the station and light refreshments will be available after the dedication.
Due to residential growth in the western Hull Street Road corridor, Chesterfield Fire and EMS opened a new fire station in the area in December 2020. In all, the Magnolia Green station serves a population of 22,000 in the Cosby, Moseley and Skinquarter areas and covers a response area of 69 square miles, including more than 7,400 residences.
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Disney Musicals in Schools Program
Coming to Four Chesterfield Schools
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Virginia Repertory Theatre has been awarded a grant from Disney to bring Disney Musicals in Schools to Chesterfield County Public Schools. This is the first time the Disney program, which works to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools, has been connected to any school in Virginia. The Cameron Foundation and the Nunnally Foundation are also providing funding. (Virginia Rep received the Disney grant in 2020, but COVID-19 delayed the program until now.)
In partnership with Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia Rep selected these Title I schools to participate in the first year of the two-year program, which is provided at no cost to the schools: Bensley Elementary, Crestwood Elementary, Harrowgate Elementary and Reams Elementary. In the 2023-24 school year, plans are to continue with the first-year schools and add four new schools.
Benefits of Disney Musicals in Schools include positive relationships that grow among students, faculty, staff, parents and the community. Students and teachers work in teams, developing the wide spectrum of skills needed to produce musical theater, including critical thinking, problem solving, ensemble building, communication, self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
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U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, Who Represented Part of Chesterfield, Passes Away at Age 61 |
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, who represented part of Chesterfield in the 4th House District, on Monday at age 61. McEachin was a great advocate for the county, most recently securing $1 million in federal funding for improvements to the Ettrick train station.
McEachin was first elected to Congress in 2016 and won re-election to a fourth term in the House of Representatives earlier this month. He previously served two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates and nine years in the state Senate.
“It is with regret that I have learned of the passing of Representative Donald McEachin, a distinguished legislator who for many years has dutifully served his District," said Chris Winslow, chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors. "Mrs. Winslow and I join Virginians across the Commonwealth in tendering deepest sympathy to his family.”
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Clover Hill District Supervisor Chris Winslow
Holding Community Conversations
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Clover Hill District Supervisor Chris Winslow is hosting community conversations with residents of his district, giving them an opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community and discuss solutions.
The first meeting took place Monday afternoon at North Courthouse Library. The second community conversation will be held Monday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at LaPrade Library
The meeting will be limited to 30 participants to allow for more personal, in-depth conversations. To allow as many residents as possible the opportunity to participate, citizens can attend only one of the meetings.
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Watch This Week In Chesterfield |
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community. Each weekly video segment can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Come Out to Central Library This Saturday
For 2022 Winter Makers Market
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market's 2022 Winter Makers Market will be held this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road.
About 40 vendors will have items available for purchase. There will also be food vendors on site, along with crafts, gift wrapping and much more at this free holiday event.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
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Family Christmas at Magnolia Grange
Takes Place This Saturday
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Join us for Family Christmas at Magnolia Grange this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This free open house event will introduce participants to holiday traditions the former families of Magnolia Grange – the Winfrees, the DuVals and the Cogbills – may have observed.
Magnolia Grange, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road.
The event will feature seasonal music by The Harken Back String Band, refreshments, visits with Santa, and a children’s holiday craft activity. "A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement C. Moore will be read at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn more about the Richter family, which includes four generations of Chesterfield police officers.
With more than 370,000 residents, Chesterfield is a much different place today than it was when the family’s patriarch, Charlie Richter, began his career as a police officer early in the 20th century. The county was mostly agricultural, with only a few thousand residents spread out on sprawling farms and not much crime to speak of.
Charlie's son, Eugene, followed in his footsteps and worked for the Chesterfield Police Department from 1948 to 1983. Eugene's son, Bruce, had two stints as a police officer in the county, from 1975 to 1985 and then from 1996 to 2007. When Bruce's son, Justin, accepted a position in Chesterfield in 2020, the Richters became the department's first four-generation family.
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Grand Opening for Movin' Art Gallery
Exhibit is Friday at Perkinson Center
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Movin', an art gallery exhibit featuring the work of Anne Savedge, has its grand opening this Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education.
RSVP to attend the grand opening at https://tinyurl.com/3j3ssmyf. There will be light food, a cash bar and music. The exhibit runs through Feb. 3.
Savedge has been photographing people involved in dance, and other movement through space, for a number of years. It started with belly dancers and now includes ethnic dancers, modern dancers, ballroom dancers, even acrobats and twirling monks.
Her images are comprised of a variety of performers, shot over a number of years, and in a variety of locations. Some of them are more than one image combined together, using Photoshop, and some are shot using camera settings only. Capturing the excitement of the performance in still images, often by using a slow shutter speed, has been her focus.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes of
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to John Neal, Director of General Services for Chesterfield, about upcoming changes to the way the county does recycling, how they came about, what was behind choosing the way forward, and what it all means for residents.
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Dodd Park's New Pickleball Courts
Open for Play Tomorrow
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Chesterfield Parks and Recreation's new eight-court pickleball complex at Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks opens tomorrow. It's the county's latest investment in meeting demand from a rapidly growing group of pickleball players across Chesterfield.
Along with facilities at Rockwood and Harry Daniel parks, as well as the Career and Technical Center on Hull Street, there are now public pickleball courts in all five magisterial districts.
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Meet Turk!
If you're looking for a big puppy, Turk is a 1-year-old neutered male German Shepherd mix who weighs about 50lbs!
Turk loves to jump, play and eat treats. He has tons of energy so he'll need a family that can keep up with him. He's such a smart boy too -- he already knows how to sit and shake, just make sure you give him those yummy treats!
Turk met dogs here at the shelter and did great, even after he offended one with his big paw and got barked at! If you're looking for an energetic pup that loves to play, run and have tons of fun, come meet Turk today.
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If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "2," 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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Cold Weather Has Arrived! Chesterfield Utilities Offers Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes |
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As temperatures drop, learn how to avoid frozen pipes. Chesterfield's Department of Utilities shares tips with county residents about ways to avoid frozen pipes and what do to if they have a frozen or busted pipe.
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Chesterfield's Annual Public Safety Bowl Rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 9 |
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Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Seeking Public Input |
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The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) wants to hear from you!
Your input is important in order to develop an update to the Coordinated Human Services Mobility (CHSM) Plan. Please take a moment to complete their survey on your transportation needs, preferences and use.
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Concerned About Lead Paint in Your Home? Apply for Free Assessment and Abatement Program |
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Did you know that a child’s brain grows rapidly during the first five years of life and 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 hazardous lead exposure from their homes. This program has serviced several homes throughout the county and is currently repairing others that have lead-based paint.
If you’re a caregiver of younger children in an older home, you may also qualify for this program.
To learn more, visit https://www.projecthomes.org/lead. For more information, please contact Emily Hurley by emailing Emily.Hurley@projecthomes.org or calling 804-718-0517.
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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Are you aware that Chesterfield County allows a partial real estate tax exemption for the rehabilitation, renovation, or replacement of older residential structures?
The goal of this program is to help protect and preserve our aging neighborhoods. Upon approval, the partial tax exemption will be in effect for 15 years and transfers with the real estate. The amount of the exemption is based solely on increased assessment value, not the amount spent on the improvement project. There is no application fee.
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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:
✅ 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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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Enjoy cookies with Santa
Don’t keep Santa waiting! The jolly old elf will be on site Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center, 13900 Hull Street Road, for photos and a ho-ho-ho lot more family fun! Admission is $15 per person (children 1 and younger are free). Check out the flyer, then get your tickets at bit.ly/CookiesWithSantaCTC. Proceeds will support baking classes at CTC Hull. Act quickly before tickets are sold out!
R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence
Chesterfield County Public Schools is celebrating the eight outstanding educators who won R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Watch a video focused on elementary school winners at Old Hundred Elementary, Gates Elementary and Chesterfield Virtual School at https://youtu.be/fQyVMmcPYFI. Another video focuses on middle and high school winners at Providence Middle, Bird High, Cosby High, Monacan High and Manchester High. Watch at https://youtu.be/vtW6tOFmIb4.
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The Chesterfield Health District recommends that everyone in the region continue to take precautions due to COVID-19. |
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Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Do you need to take a COVID-19 test? All CCPL locations distribute FREE COVID-19 antigen rapid tests. Test kits are distributed through curbside service only. Drive to any library during operating hours and call the phone number posted out front to request your test kit. Visit the library’s website or call 804-751-CCPL (2275) for more information. Test kit are limited to two kits per visitor and are made available through the Virginia Department of Health.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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