Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Springline at District 60 Continues Transformation of Midlothian/Chippenham Gateway |
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The 42-acre urban village will include a dense blend of residential, retail, office and entertainment uses with abundant green space and connectivity, featuring multiuse trails, wide streetscapes and structured parking to promote walkability, safety and convenience.
At the center of the development will be an open, green plaza/gathering space ideal for concerts, farmers markets, festivals and public events.
Learn more about the project in an article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog at https://tinyurl.com/bdeuwctd.
Springline at District 60 is poised to become a name-recognized destination and continue Chesterfield's transformation of a strategic gateway at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike and Chippenham Parkway.
Like the successful redevelopment of the former Cloverleaf Mall site, Springline at District 60 is a public-private partnership – with the county laying out its overall vision for the project and selling off parcels to private-sector entities that will bring it to fruition.
The Chesterfield Economic Development Authority purchased the Spring Rock Green property in September 2021.
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Board of Supervisors Will Host Public Hearings
on FY24 Budget, Tax Rates Tomorrow
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
Meeting agenda highlights include several public hearings, including Chesterfield's proposed FY2024 budget and local tax and utility rates for this year.
The entire meeting, excluding the closed session, will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the county’s YouTube channel.
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Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Opens for Applications Thursday
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Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services (DSS) and Virginia Housing will open the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List this Thursday, March 23, to take applications from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Applications will be accepted online only. One hundred applicants will be chosen randomly by lottery to be added to the waiting list. Not everyone who applies will be added to the waiting list.
The online application allows Chesterfield residents to apply at their convenience from any laptop, desktop computer or mobile device during the period that applications are accepted.
Applicants will receive a confirmation number once their application is submitted indicating the application was received, but this does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. You can check to see if your application was chosen in the lottery beginning March 27 at 12 p.m.
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Join Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle
for Community Conversations
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Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle will be hosting a series of community conversations with Bermuda District residents beginning next week.
Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meetings will be limited to 30 participants each, to accommodate more personal, in-depth conversations. To allow as many residents as possible the opportunity to attend, citizens will be limited to one meeting.
The meetings will be held on the following dates and sites:
- Monday, March 27 2-3:30 p.m., at Chester Library
- Tuesday, April 11 6:30-8 p.m., at Thomas Dale High School
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Sign Up for Community Conversations with Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller |
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Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller is hosting a series of community conversations with Midlothian District residents next week.
Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meetings will be limited to 30 participants each, to accommodate more personal, in-depth conversations. To permit as many residents as possible the opportunity to attend, citizens will be limited to one meeting apiece.
The meetings will be held on the following dates and sites:
- Tuesday, March 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bon Air Library
- Thursday, March 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. at A.M. Davis Elementary School
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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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Don't Be an Accidental Drug Dealer! Properly Store and Dispose of Prescription Medications |
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Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic. This spring, Chesterfield is once again promoting the proper disposal and storage of expired or unused medications through its “Don’t Be An Accidental Drug Dealer” campaign. As part of this campaign, free medication disposal pouches and locking bags are available for pick up at various locations throughout the county (while supplies last).
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 percent of people ages 12 and older who misuse prescription pain relievers get them from a friend or family member. That’s why it’s so important to dispose of expired or unused medications properly and keep other medications secure while they are being used.
One pouch can safely dispose of up to 45 pill tablets, six ounces of liquid or six patches. Once the medications are mixed with a small amount of water in the bag, the chemical compounds in the medications are deactivated. The biodegradable bag can then be safely disposed of in the trash.
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Learn More About the 10th Annual Diaper Drive |
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Through the end of March, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant, and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield are seeking the community’s help in collecting new children’s diapers and baby wipes for its 10th annual Diaper Drive.
Click on the image above or visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8eh4yc to learn more about the effort to help local families.
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn the facts about Chesterfield's support for public education.
K-12 school funding accounts for 50.4% of the county’s proposed $1.94 billion budget for FY2024.
The $383.4 million general fund transfer to Chesterfield County Public Schools represents a $20 million increase from FY2023 – the largest year-over-year increase in the county’s history.
Putting that into perspective, the schools transfer is greater than the next 17 largest line items in the county’s proposed budget combined.
Still, few topics associated with Chesterfield government are more misunderstood than school funding. As the Board of Supervisors prepares to hold public hearings on the budget at its meeting Wednesday evening, we think it’s an ideal time to dispel some pervasive myths about this important issue.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes
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Concert Tickets Go on Sale Friday for
The Temptations and The Four Tops
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Heads up, Chesterfield! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. for the SERVPRO of Chesterfield After Hours concert featuring The Temptations and The Four Tops.
The show is scheduled for June 29 at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road.
Limited Early Bird general admission lawn tickets will be on sale for $21 through March 30.
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Learn More About Opportunities to Comment
on Draft of New Zoning Ordinance
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In fall 2019, Chesterfield issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking the services of qualified professionals to assist the county in a comprehensive rewrite of its Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 19.1 of the Chesterfield County Code. The Zoning Ordinance serves as the primary tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
While the Comprehensive Plan itself has changed over time to reflect the growth and development vision for county, much of the core content of the current Zoning Ordinance remains unchanged since the 1970s. A comprehensive rewrite is necessary to fully implement the future vision. Learn more about upcoming public comment opportunities by clicking on the image above or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/3m6eacj7.
For more information about this project or leave a public comment, visit chesterfield.gov/ZOMod. Please direct all questions to Rachel Chieppa at chieppar@chesterfield.gov.
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Volunteers Needed for Self-Guided Trash
Pickups During Week of April 15-22
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Want to contribute to your community in a meaningful way this Earth Day?
Chesterfield County is inviting volunteers to participate in self-guided trash cleanups at county parks during the week of April 15 to April 22. The cleanups can be done by individuals and groups at a time and location of your choice.
To sign up or for more information, email fieldl@chesterfield.gov or call 804-748-1920.
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Through April 14, Nominate a Chesterfield Resident for Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame |
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Nominations for Chesterfield's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame close at midnight on April 14. Nomination forms can be submitted at https://tinyurl.com/a26yzaz2.
This program recognizes Chesterfield seniors who have shown outstanding volunteerism since turning the age of 60. To be eligible, nominees must reside in Chesterfield, but the service they provide can be performed outside the county.
Nominators can be neighbors, friends, churches, senior groups, non-profit service agencies, organizations and businesses. Anyone who can verify the nominee’s qualifications for recognition may nominate. The nominator is responsible for providing complete and accurate information regarding the individual’s service.
All nominees will be celebrated at an in-person event on June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Career and Technical Center on Hull Street Rd.
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If You Have a Random Act of Kindness
Story, Please Share it With Us
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In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week 2023, Chesterfield is re-launching its Kindness campaign.
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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Chesterfield Health District Encourages
Residents to Complete Community Survey
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The Chesterfield Health District is partnering with Bon Secours, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Human Services, La Casa de Salud, VCU, Immigration Nation LLC, Waymakers, YMCA, Latinos in Virginia Engagement (LIVE) Center and Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation to launch the Chesterfield Community Survey.
The Community Survey will gather information about the health and quality of life of all Chesterfield residents. The data collected will shine a light on the strengths and needs of the community and enable us to identify how these factors differ neighborhood by neighborhood.
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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:
✅ 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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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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CCPS offering summer
enrichment camps
Camp EPIC
Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) offers exciting, hands-on career experiences for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Camp EPIC runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $150 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one session or two sessions!
June 5-8 at CTC@Courthouse: Opportunities include Cake Wars, Top Chef, Trading Places home improvement, Cyberhacker, Dental Explorers, Green Team agriculture, Stylin’ It makeup techniques, Motor Sports and Swift Coding.
June 12-15 at CTC@Hull: Opportunities include Battlebots, Cake Wars, Top Chef, CSI Chesterfield, Stylin’ It makeup techniques, Project Runway, Emergency 911 first aid and emergency techniques, Swift Coding and Vet Tech.
Cultural Arts Camp
Cultural Arts Camp offers arts, music, STEAM, physical activity and world language for students who will be in grades 1-6 in 2023-24. Cultural Arts Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $165 for each two-week session. Sign up now for one session or two sessions!
June 26-July 6 at Old Hundred Elementary (Camp is closed July 4.)
July 10-20 at Greenfield Elementary
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Team MAGIK
Team MAGIK is a basketball camp for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Campers will improve basketball skills, develop teamwork and learn important life lessons. Team MAGIK runs 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday at Midlothian Middle, and the cost is $65 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one or more sessions!
June 26-29
July 3-6 (Camp is closed July 4.)
July 10-13
July 17-20
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Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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