Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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COVID-19 Vaccines Now Open to All Ages 16+ in Chesterfield Health District |
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Chesterfield Health District, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, and Chickahominy Health District have all moved into Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccinations. Many pre-registered individuals will receive emails and phone calls to schedule their appointment as soon as this week.
Additional scheduling outreach will be conducted over the coming weeks until everyone who has pre-registered has been contacted for an appointment.
“We are proud to take this step forward in vaccine distribution alongside partners in our area,” explains Dr. Alexander Samuel, director of Chesterfield Health District. “This is good news for all of our residents.”
Anyone interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine should pre-register at vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA, if they have not done so already.
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Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard |
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(Data as of April 12, 2021) |
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The Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard provides visualizations of data regarding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts specific to Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Health District (Chesterfield County, Powhatan County and the City of Colonial Heights), as well as overall vaccination data for Greater Richmond region localities.
It also includes an estimated timeline to reach the county’s community vaccination goal of 75 percent.
The goal of the dashboard is to provide an interactive snapshot of the progress of vaccine distribution in the county and the number of residents who have been vaccinated. It also allows a side-by-side comparison between Chesterfield and other localities in the vaccination effort.
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Virginia Pauses Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine |
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State Vaccine Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula released the following statement:
“We are closely monitoring the actions by the federal government to pause all Johnson & Johnson vaccinations while it investigates an extremely rare possible side effect. In Virginia, we will cease all Johnson & Johnson vaccines until this investigation is complete. If you have an upcoming appointment for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will be contacted to reschedule that appointment.
This pause is reassuring in that it demonstrates that the systems that are in place to monitor vaccine safety are working. We look forward to a thorough review by federal health officials. Meantime, we will continue Virginia’s vaccine rollout at this time with the other two authorized vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna.”
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Scroll to the bottom of this e-newsletter for more
information about COVID-19 resources and vaccines.
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Board of Supervisors Adopt FY22 $807M General Fund Budget |
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to adopt the county’s $807 million fiscal year 2022 general fund budget – paving the way for record investments in the county’s workforce, Chesterfield County Public Schools and other core services.
“This time last year, we were negotiating the sudden and unexpected economic uncertainties brought about by COVID-19 and were making significant cuts to the budget,” said Board of Supervisors Chair James “Jim” Holland. “That’s not the case today. This budget rewards our employees for maintaining the ship during this pandemic, provides record funding to our schools, increases allocations to several core services that residents expect, and provides much needed tax relief for residents and businesses. We are pressing forward in Chesterfield County, and this budget is a reflection of the fiscal stewardship that brought us through the pandemic and our optimism for the future.”
The approved budget is built around six key themes:
- Recognizing the workforce
- Investing in education
- Diversifying and bolstering the county’s tax base
- Enhancing quality of life
- Strengthening investment in infrastructure
- Continuing the county’s commitment to public safety
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Celebrate 50 Years with
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation!
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Join Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation in the celebration of their 50th anniversary! With a commitment to provide first choice parks, programs and facilities to residents of Chesterfield County, the #Cfield Parks and Recreation Department is proud to celebrate this major milestone!
Tomorrow, April 14, stop by one of the recreation centers or selected park sites to pick up a celebratory 50th anniversary grab bag! Find locations here.
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Calling Volunteers for an Earth Day Cleanup! |
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Volunteers or groups can participate in self-directed and self-scheduled cleanups anytime during the week of Earth Day, Sunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24.
Volunteers will meet at one of five designated areas to pick up litter:
• Falling Creek Ironworks Park
• Historic Point of Rocks
• Dutch Gap Conservation Area
• River City Sportsplex
• Mid-Lothian Mines
Volunteers are welcome to bring their own supplies, but the Departments of Environmental Engineering and Parks and Recreation will provide supplies like gloves, trash bags, and will provide trash pickup.
To register as an individual or group, contact Environmental Outreach Coordinator Lorne Field at 804-748-1920. The last day to register for a cleanup will be Thursday, April 22.
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Here's How You Can Support Agribusiness in
Chesterfield County
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Did you know Chesterfield County has 210 family farms, and 27 of these family farms have fresh produce and products available for sale to families like you? (USDA, 2017)
Chesterfield farms produce, market and distribute farm products. If you buy directly from a Chesterfield farm, you are supporting your local farmer!
Why buy local?
- Help support local family farms.
- Ensure proper health and nutrition benefits.
- Help protect the environment.
- Support and strengthen the local economy.
- Receive exceptional taste and freshness.
Over the next several months, the county will post additional agribusiness information on the Chesterfield County Government Facebook page, including information on farmers markets, pumpkin patches and a local agribusiness directory.
Click here for more information about Agribusiness in Chesterfield County.
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Chesterfield County Ranked Among
'Best Places to Live'
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We love living, working and playing in Chesterfield County!
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Community Enhancement Director Elected Chair of ULI Virginia |
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Congratulations to Chesterfield County’s Director of Community Enhancement Dan Cohen for being selected chair-elect of the Urban Land Institute’s Virginia District Council!
As chair-elect, Dan Cohen will work closely with the current chair to facilitate a smooth transition over the next few months before assuming office July 1.
The ULI Virginia district serves more than 420 members in the Hampton Roads, Richmond and Charlottesville metro regions, working to shape communities through land use decisions.
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Social Security Offers Many Online Services |
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Did you know you can find information about Social Security's online services at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices? Online, you can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision and much more! Social Security has organized the online services webpage into four main categories:
- Review Your Information
- Apply for Benefits
- Manage Your Account
- Find Help and Answers
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Join the Curbside Recycling Program |
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Chesterfield County has long-demonstrated a commitment to recycling, with county residents typically recycling about 14,000 tons of materials per year through various programs.
If you don’t already participate in curbside recycling and would like to start reducing the waste going in landfills, contact the Department of General Services at 804-748-1297.
Click here for additional information regarding the Curbside Recycling program.
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Still Time to Comment on ‘Universe of Projects’ for the Richmond Region |
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Through Connect RVA 2045, the Richmond Regional TPO has been developing a master list of potential regional projects, a “Universe of Projects” for the Richmond region. This collection of projects meet the public demands raised during issues identified earlier this year.
The public engagement period has been extended to Thursday, April 15, 2021.
You can check out the process and the potential projects that may be scored and ranked for inclusion in the plan. Not all of the projects will make the cut, but each will be considered and scored based on benefit to the region.
Click here to comment and learn more about the planning process.
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Meet Mora!
Mora found her way into the shelter after being picked up running loose as a stray. We had no luck in locating her owner so she is hoping to find her way into a new home soon.
Mora has a sweet spirit and is mostly calm. She freely gives hugs and does so in a gentle manner. Because she is so gentle and kind-hearted, we feel she would do well in a home with children.
She loves the outdoors and she would really enjoy going out on walks with you!
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If you're busy doing things around the house, Mora will keep herself occupied by trotting around the fenced in yard exploring.
She loves people, but she does not like other dogs and cats. She would prefer to have all of your attention. Mora will need to be taught her basic commands. She is a 4-year-old pitbull mix.
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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CCPS Superintendent Merv Daugherty updates families on 2021-22 School Year Learning Models
Team Chesterfield families,
While there are two months remaining in the 2020-21 school year and school-based leaders are focused on finishing strong, school division leaders have been busy planning for a successful 2021-22 school year. (As a friendly reminder, the 2021-22 school year starts on Aug. 23. This pre-Labor Day start is allowed under changes made recently to state law.)
My leadership team and I continue to stress the importance of daily in-person attendance. We believe face-to-face instruction is best for students, given that students miss much more than academics when not in school. Unfortunately, our student growth measures do not indicate learning gains in reading and math that we might normally see, and results from a well-being study conducted across K-12 show that our students will need more than just academic support when they return to school.
We have created safe learning environments during this international pandemic, as evidenced by the extremely low incidents of in-school transmission. It remains our expectation that many of these mitigation strategies will remain in place for the start of the 2021-22 school year.
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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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CCPL Assisting With Vaccine Pre-Registration |
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Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is helping residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding area with the vaccination pre-registration process. Library staff are available to assist customers over the phone, or, if in-person assistance from CCPL staff is needed, a resident may visit any CCPL location.
If visiting in person, please follow safe distancing protocols. For CCPL's assistance, please call 804-751-2275.
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Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine at a
Participating Pharmacy
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All Virginians are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional options to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. However, not all pharmacy locations have the COVID-19 vaccine available, so please do not contact your local pharmacy directly.
To check vaccine availability at a participating pharmacy and schedule an appointment, you will need to register directly with them. Please use the links below to register with the participating pharmacies. The pharmacies are scheduling appointments for individuals who fall within the eligibility criteria established by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
If you need assistance registering with one of the pharmacies, visit one of Chesterfield’s libraries or call 804-751-2275 and library staff will help you.
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.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, April 13, 2021) |
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Interested in seeing the state's latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics, including a breakdown by locality? Click on the button below to access the COVID-19 in Virginia: Vaccine Summary dashboard.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration |
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The statewide COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration system is available at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682).
Please note that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) states it still may be several weeks until you will be contacted regarding scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Verify and Update Your Pre-Registration Information:
VDH has added questions to the pre-registration form to better establish phase eligibility. Please visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682) to verify and update your pre-registration information. Verifying and updating your pre-registration record will not change or otherwise affect your initial pre-registration date.
By verifying your pre-registration, you:
- Ensure that your appointment will not be delayed due to missing or inaccurate information.
- Confirm the best method for VDH to contact you - email, text or phone call - to schedule your vaccination appointment.
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Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center |
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Have a question about the COVID-19 vaccine? Prefer to pre-register over the phone?
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Updates from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam |
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Governor Northam Announces Over $6.3 Million in GO Virginia Grants to Drive Economic Growth
April 9, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today announced an allocation of more than $6.3 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to help the Commonwealth continue addressing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will support a total of 15 projects, including eight regional GO Virginia projects and seven projects through GO Virginia’s Economic Resilience and Recovery Program."
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