Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Chesterfield County Votes!
Polls Open Until 7 p.m. on Nov. 2
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Today, Nov. 2 is Election Day! As of 4 p.m. on Nov. 2, over 107,000 people have voted in Chesterfield County!
There's still time to cast your vote. Polls will remain open until 7 p.m.
If you requested an absentee ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by today, Nov. 2; however, you can also drop off your absentee ballot at your polling location by 7 p.m.
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Chesterfield County Recognized as a Top Workplace for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
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We are excited to announce that we've been recognized within the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence series. The county was chosen among the top five in the website’s Top Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Practices. For companies and organizations with a workforce greater than 2,500, Chesterfield ranked fourth on the awards list.
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Listen, Watch and Subscribe to the
Chesterfield Behind the Mic Podcast
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Episode four of Chesterfield Behind the Mic comes out tomorrow, Nov. 3! On this episode, we talk to Vice Chairman Chris Winslow of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors about a number of important topics in the Clover Hill District. We spend the bulk of our time in this show talking about the Genito Road Special Area Plan, the potential changes to River City Sportsplex and Southside Speedway, and what it all means not just for those who live near the area, but in #Cfield as a whole.
You can watch or listen on our website chesterfield.gov/podcast, or our Facebook page. You can also listen on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts; just search Chesterfield Behind the Mic.
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An Estimated 12,500 People Participated
in the Annual Trunk or Treat Event
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On Tuesday, Oct. 26, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation hosted the annual Trunk or Treat at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. An estimated 12,500 people were in attendance. Thank you to those who braved the chilly weather to enjoy the spooktacular event. We are already looking forward to next year! Check out this Instagram Reel that highlights all the fun!
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A Thank You to the Virginia Division 1
Urban Search and Rescue Task Force of
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
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A huge thank you to the Virginia Division 1 Urban Search and Rescue Task Force of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS who were deployed on the evening of Oct. 29, 2021 to assist Essex County, VA with flooding. The Task Force has returned home safely.
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Everyday Excellence Recognizes
Chesterfield County Public Library
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During Wednesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey recognized the county’s commitment to excellence after receiving 20 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) earlier this year.
Chesterfield County Public Library was specifically spotlighted as the recipient of the October 2021 Everyday Excellence recognition for its three NACo awards. Those awards included:
- Learning Pods: Providing Safe Spaces to Work and Learn
- Call Center and Curbside: Library Service Innovation
- Early Voting in the Library
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Happenings This Saturday, Nov. 6 |
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Highway Heroes Touch-a-Truck Event |
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Bring the family to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate "Highway Heroes." The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host the touch-a-truck event to allow the public to see, hear and touch the vehicles and systems essential for responding to crashes on Virginia roads.
The event will kick off Crash Responder Safety Week (formerly National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week) Nov. 8-14.
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Henricus Historical Park - Hops in the Park |
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Help us toast Virginia’s agricultural pride with food, music, beer, and more! The Henricus Foundation presents the sixth annual Hops in the Park, a national award-winning hops & harvest festival celebrating Virginia agriculture and the long and rich history of brewing in our Commonwealth! Hops in the Park features over 20 Virginia craft beers, brewing demos, a marketplace, music, food, and of course - Virginia history. Admission to Hops in the Park is FREE! |
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Find Your Park Series: Matoaca District |
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Did you know the Matoaca District offers 17 parks, including a total of 1,100 acres? In this video, Board of Supervisors representative of the Matoaca District Kevin Carroll gives a brief overview of parks in the district. |
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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisor
Meeting Recaps on YouTube
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In case you miss a Chesterfield Board of Supervisors meeting, you can watch important meeting excerpts on our YouTube channel! At last week's meeting, the board received several updates including elections, Riverside Regional jail, advances water metering project and much more. |
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Meet Fluffy Mcflufferson!
He is a cute adult domestic rabbit who is around 6 pounds. He has a unique grey patch of fur near his eye and has light tan spots along his back. This handsome boy gets his name because he has a very soft and fluffy coat. Fluffy does not mind being held or pet. Mr. Mcflufferson loves hay and naps. His favorite treats are fruits and veggies, especially greens! Fluffy is an unneutered male so be aware if there are any lady rabbits in the household.
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You may also bring your rabbit for a meet and greet to see if they get along. Fluffy would love to join your family but he will need to leave his current cage here for future rabbits. Come adopt him today!
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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Request Your Board Member to Speak! |
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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.
Request Your Board Member to Speak
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors members welcome invitations to engage with their constituents on many topics either specific to their respective magisterial districts or countywide. Speaking to groups or at events or functions is one of the many ways the county’s elected leaders stay informed, stay connected to the communities they serve and receive important feedback.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Nominate Outstanding Principals by Nov. 4
Act by 5 p.m. Nov. 4 to nominate outstanding principals for the R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. The Community Foundation, in partnership with the R.E.B. Foundation, will recognize one principal each from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond. Each winner will receive a $30,000 grant: $10,000 unrestricted grant to the principal and $20,000 to be used for school-based initiatives chosen by the principal. Details and nomination form are here.
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College Fair Set for Nov. 4
Chesterfield County high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to a Nov. 4 college fair. College and university admissions representatives will be on hand to meet students and answer questions about opportunities after high school. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center (13900 Hull Street Road). Masks are required. Register by clicking here.
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Work Where You Can Help Children Succeed
Try us: You’ll like us! Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring, and every open position is posted on our website. Work where you can help young people succeed, and apply today to join Team Chesterfield. Here are two upcoming hiring events:
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Community Vaccination Center Open in Chesterfield County |
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Did you know the state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) is now open at the Rockwood Vaccination Clinic, located at the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian.
The booster vaccine can be obtained by eligible individuals at least six months from the date of their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or at least two months from the date of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://bit.ly/3Cl2rEs for more information about who is eligible for a booster dose.
The Community Vaccination Center will also offer:
- Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (12 and older. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18.)
- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. Register in advance at vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1).
If you are coming for your booster dose, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in your second dose.
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Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel recently sat down with Chesterfield County Government Public Information Officer J. Elias O’Neal to discuss the latest on COVID-19 booster shots now available in Chesterfield County. |
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Access Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Online |
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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!
Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
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Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, Nov. 2, 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 dashboard in Virginia.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by 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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