Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Happening Tonight: Community Meeting to
Provide Input on Skinquarter Landfill
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A community meeting will be held tonight, 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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Board of Supervisors Meeting
To Be Held on Wednesday, March 9
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held tomorrow, March 9 starting with the budget work session at noon then an evening session that will begin at 6 p.m. Here's some things you can expect:
▪️ Work session on the proposed FY2023 budget
▪️ Black History Month review
▪️ A General Assembly update
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If attending in person, the wearing of masks inside county facilities is optional for both employees and citizens who are without illness symptoms, a positive test or recent exposure to COVID-19. All individuals are encouraged to adhere to six feet spatial distancing from others who are not in their immediate party.
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Upcoming Budget Community Meetings |
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Interested in learning about the county's proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program?
Starting March 10, all five board members will host community meetings for their respective magisterial district at the county's Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Meetings will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
All meetings will also be streamed via Facebook Live and YouTube, and broadcast on the county's television station, WCCT (Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28). Anyone attending virtually may submit comments and questions in the Facebook Live comments feed.
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USCAA Small College Basketball Championship Tournament Comes to Chesterfield! |
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Are you ready for some college basketball, #Cfield?! 🏀🏆
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Small College Basketball Championships is now underway in #Cfield at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center! The tournament, held from March 7 - March 10, will feature USCAA’s Division 1 and Division 2 men's and women's basketball.
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Otterdale Road Closure Happening Soon! |
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Phase 1 of the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 14, 2022. Here's what this means for residents who live along or frequent the area:
- Horsepen Creek (Crossing 1) will be closed through October 2022.
- Residents living in Westerleigh and Summer Lake must turn left onto Otterdale Road to reach Genito Road.
- Residents living in Otterdale Pointe and Beckenham must turn right onto Otterdale Road to reach Genito Road.
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Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services
Job Fair on March 9
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Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services is holding a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, March 9, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the Central Library, 7501 Lucy Corr Blvd. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to the job fair.
▪️ Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time and will be available between 3-7 p.m.
▪️ Walk-ins will only be available between 3-5:30 p.m.
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Happening Saturday: 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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Catch Up on the Latest Blog Post from Chesterfield On Point |
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In light of rising real estate assessments, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors already has committed to cut Chesterfield’s property tax rate by at least 2 cents this year, and may ultimately decide to drop it by another penny when it approves the budget in April.
Generating additional tax revenue from commercial development would give the board the flexibility to further reduce the rate and shift more of the burden for funding the local government from homeowners to businesses.
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Parks and Recreation Seeking
Public Input on Sustainability Plan
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Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation invites you to participate in a survey to help determine best sustainable practices to create recommendations for the future sustainability plan. Your feedback is crucial and plays an integral part in identifying opportunities to improve. Please take a few moments to complete this survey on park use. The survey will be available through March 14.
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Calling All Community Partners! |
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Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield are seeking groups and organizations to help collect new, unopened packages of children’s diapers and wipes the entire month of March. All diapers sized newborn through 6 and pullups will be accepted. These donations will assist hundreds of families across the #Cfield and Colonial Heights.
To learn how your group or organization can sign up, click here.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week - March 7 - 11 |
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Tuesday, March 8 is the second day of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Today's topic is tornadoes, and understanding what to do during them.
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be #CfieldPrepared and seek shelter!
Go to an interior room with no windows on the lowest floor of the building. Identify where this location is before severe weather occurs.
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Government Citizens Academy |
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During the Wednesday, Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey recognized Jerry Giles as the recipient of the February 2022 Everyday Excellence for being named the Department of Utilities 2021 Employee of the Year.
Giles, who serves Chesterfield as the assistant chief operator and head of maintenance at the Addison-Evans Water Production and Laboratory Facility, was chosen as the 2021 Employee of the Year thanks to his consistent and continued dedication.
Join us in congratulating Jerry Giles!
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Virtual Public Meeting for the
Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan
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A virtual public meeting regarding the Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. A draft plan will be reviewed with a focus on the regional and local mitigation actions that will reduce the risks posed by natural hazards. Register for the webinar by clicking here.
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Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame |
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Nominations are now open for the 2022 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community!
Nominations are due by Friday, April 1.
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Now Accepting Applications for
My Chesterfield Academy
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Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), is now accepting applications for My Chesterfield Academy, a special program designed to empower residents, especially those from multicultural communities, to understand and navigate #Cfield government as well as other community resources.
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Chesterfield County Farmers Market Still Accepting Vendor Applications |
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market is still accepting vendor applications! If you are a vendor and would like to sell at the market, please email famersmarket@chesterfield.gov to request an application.
The Chesterfield Farmer Market will be open from May 11 - September 28, 2022. Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., come out and support local vendors! The market is located on the county complex along Mimms Loops.
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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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Celebrating National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week is March 7-11. Chesterfield County Public Schools students who enjoy a school breakfast this week are eligible to win a copy of "The Good Egg" or "Super Foods for Super Kids Cookbook." This school year, breakfast and lunch are free for all students.
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Check your mailbox!
The second edition of CCPS on the Go is landing in mailboxes this week. Delivered to every residential address in Chesterfield County, this printed newsletter is packed with news from Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Digital versions of CCPS on the Go are available in English and in Spanish. One more edition is planned for this school year; this publication is initially funded through federal relief funds to improve reach of communication throughout the school district.
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County Indoor Mask Policy for Employees and Residents:
With the number of new COVID-19 cases, positivity percentage and hospitalization rates falling dramatically in the county, as well as updated guidance from the CDC, Chesterfield County amended its policy on the use of face coverings in the public buildings.
Effective as of Feb. 28, 2022, 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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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:
COVID-19 Stats:
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Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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