Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Personal Property Tax Grace Period Ends Aug. 31 |
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The grace period during which penalties and interest will not be assessed for late personal property tax payments, originally due June 5, 2020, ends after 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The grace period also applies to business personal property taxes, but it does not apply to real estate taxes (separate taxes typically levied on houses, buildings or land).
After Aug. 31, unpaid personal property taxes may be subject to penalties and interest.
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors previously voted in May to establish a grace period through July 31 for personal property tax payments originally due on June 5. That period was extended through Aug. 31 at the July board meeting.
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Aug. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting |
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, August 26, will be held in person in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
The meeting will begin with a 2 p.m. work session followed by the 6 p.m. evening session. Both sessions will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98, Verizon Channel 28 and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the County’s YouTube channel.
During the 6 p.m. session, a public hearing will be held seeking input on how best to spend approximately $50 million in federal CARES Act funds.
For more information, including details on public health guidelines for in-person attendees, read the full news release.
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Veterans Memorial Wall Plaques
Temporarily Removed for Cleaning
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Earlier this month, plaques on the Veterans Memorial Wall in Courthouse Square were temporarily removed for cleaning and restoration. The plaques, which honor residents who served this country or lost their lives in conflict, will be returned to the wall prior to the Annual Chesterfield County Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony.
This year, the county plans to hold the ceremony on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the 1917 Courthouse.
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Flooding Update: Storm Information and Emergency Water Restrictions Lifted |
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On Friday, Aug. 21, Chesterfield County lifted emergency water restrictions placed on customers last week.
Chesterfield implemented the restrictions on Sunday, Aug. 16 in response to damage to water treatment and pump station facilities after flooding in parts of the county. While the restrictions were in place, customers were asked to conserve water for essential use and to stop all irrigation. However, the water remained safe to drink.
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Communications and Media Director Named to
National Honorary Public Relations Organization
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Susan S. Pollard, Chesterfield County Department of Communications and Media director, was recently selected to join the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) College of Fellows.
The College of Fellows is considered the gold standard of public relations professionals, a status held by fewer than 2 percent of PRSA’s members. The honorary organization within PRSA is comprised of more than 350 national senior professionals and educators, each of whom has left a significant footprint on the public relations profession.
Members must undergo a rigorous peer review process before being considered as one of the best of the best public relations professionals in the country.
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Of the 15 members selected to join the 2020 PRSA College of Fellows class, Pollard is the only public relations professional from Virginia. Five members of the PRSA Richmond chapter have been selected to the College of Fellows, but Pollard is the first chapter member to receive this honorable designation since 2005.
Pollard joined Chesterfield as its Department of Communications and Media director in June 2014, becoming responsible for advising the county administration and departments on media-relations and communications campaigns, spearheading community and media relations, and videography production. Under her direction Chesterfield has significantly increased its social media presence, successfully utilized video to tell the county’s story and launched a community television station, WCCT.
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Chesterfield Health District: Don't Wait, Vaccinate! |
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The Chesterfield Health District reminds parents that children must be up-to-date on physicals and immunizations before starting school—including virtual learning. Don’t wait, vaccinate! This requirement is a state mandate.
Vaccinations protect your child from preventable diseases and the Chesterfield Health District has materials to assist parents in making informed choices about vaccinations. It is offering immunization clinics by appointment. To schedule your child’s appointment call:
- Chesterfield Health Department (804) 748-1975
- Powhatan Health Department (804) 598-5680
- Colonial Heights Health Department (804) 520-9380
For more information, including details on scheduling a vaccination with one of the health district's Don't Wait, Vaccinate partners, read the full news release.
For more information on vaccinations and suggested vaccination schedules, visit these trusted sites:
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Recognizing and Reporting Illicit Discharges |
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When it rains, stormwater is carried away from our neighborhoods through a series of gutters, pipes and channels. Along the way, stormwater can pick up pollutants such as trash, pet waste, automotive fluids and fertilizers.
These pollutants are carried by the storm sewer system directly to streams and rivers without passing through a treatment facility. When any substance other than pure rainwater enters the storm drain it is called an “illicit discharge.”
Learn more about illicit discharges—including how to report them—by watching the video below.
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Governor Updates: Voter Protection and
Special Legislative Session
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Last week, Governor Northam unveiled a series of voter protection proposals designed to "expand access to voting for the November 3rd General Election amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." The governor's proposals center on three main areas: budgeting for prepaid postage, increasing access to ballot drop off boxes and locations and allowing voters to fix errors on their absentee ballot.
Earlier this month, Governor Northam unveiled his priorities for the Virginia General Assembly special session that began on Aug. 18. The governor's areas of focus include affordable housing, broadband access, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and police and criminal justice reform.
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Meet Kinsey!
Kinsey is a 2 year old Pitbull who weighs 45 pounds. We hope you have treats, because those are just about her most favorite thing ever, second only to going outside. Kinsey is very treat and food motivated; she will sit and do just about anything for food!
Kinsey is VERY skilled at catching treats in her mouth. She loves the outdoors and gets so excited when the staff get her for some exercise. Running around in the yard and exploring is right up her alley. She has a high energy level so an active home where she can go on lots of walks with you is ideal. Kinsey does not get along with other dogs so she needs a home where she can be your one and only! Animal #574830
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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The Chesterfield County Response to COVID-19 webpage has links to many resources for citizens during this situation. If you are looking for information in any of the following topic areas, please click the links below to be directed to additional resources:
Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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Chesterfield Health District Director Update |
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Executive Order Issued to Address COVID-19 Spread in State-Operated Psychiatric Hospitals |
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Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 70 last week to combat the spread of COVID-19 in state-run psychiatric hospitals.
According to the executive order, "Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the census of the state-operated psychiatric hospitals averaged 95 percent or over their total bed capacity. Through the month of July 2020, the state-operated psychiatric hospitals experienced an increase in admissions and at times exceeded their operating bed capacity. Several state-operated psychiatric hospitals have experienced the drop-off of patients when there were no beds in the state-operated psychiatric hospital to serve the patients safely."
- Directs that when state hospitals are operating at 100 percent of their total bed capacity, they will not serve as the facility of temporary detention for individuals who are not under emergency custody
- Encourages law enforcement to ensure a bed is available before taking a new admission to a state hospital
- Requires a medical screening for COVID-19 and other acute medical conditions before transferring a patient to a state hospital
- Requires timely updating of the statewide acute psychiatric bed registry and establishes clear expectations for communication regarding state hospital discharges
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Governor Northam Announces Launch of
Pediatric Coronavirus Serology Study
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Governor Ralph Northam announced that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will conduct a pediatric coronavirus disease serology study Northern Virginia in collaboration with Inova Health System to measure the proportion of children and teens with antibodies to COVID-19
According to a news release, an interim study has shown that about 2.4 percent of adults statewide have antibodies to COVID-19.
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Chesterfield Health Department -
Free COVID-19 Testing in August
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As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting free COVID-19 testing events in the months of July and August.
Note: Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Journey Christian Church
3700 Price Club Blvd.
(Drive-Through)
Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms and is free for uninsured or underinsured persons.
While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing is limited and appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.
Spanish-speaking staff also will be present during the testing event.
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Remember to Complete Your U.S. Census!
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While April 1 was Census Day, Chesterfield encourages residents who have not yet completed their 2020 U.S. Census to do so as soon as possible.
Completing the Census is easy!
Households should have received official U.S. Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone or by mail.
Pay close to attention to the unique number given to your household and be prepared to use it during your response.
The 2020 U.S. Census is mandatory and responses are based upon the members of a household as of April 1 (Census Day).
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To learn more about the 2020 U.S. Census, visit the official website at my2020census.gov.
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