Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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The 2020 General Election is Being Held Today! |
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Today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, is election day!
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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If you did not vote early or plan to submit an already-requested absentee ballot in person, all of Chesterfield’s polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3, for in-person voting.
The number of voters allowed inside the polling place at any time will be limited to adhere to social distancing and give poll workers time to sanitize machines and equipment for use. All voters are asked to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing protocols.
If you voted early in person or submitted a marked absentee ballot to the Registrar’s office, you can neither cast another ballot, nor change your vote in person on Election Day.
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The deadline to request an absentee ballot has passed; however, if you still need to return your absentee ballot, it must be returned (postmarked or in-person) to the Registrar’s Office by 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3.
There are several ways to return your ballot:
- Mail your ballot back via the U.S. Postal Service by using the return envelope sent to your residence by the Registrar’s Office. Voters also can use a commercial delivery service such as FedEx or UPS to return your ballot.
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Return your absentee ballot in-person at the Chesterfield Registrar’s Office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
- Return you completed absentee ballot to your respective polling precinct on Election Day by placing it in the blue ballot box. You do not have to wait in line to bring your completed absentee ballot to your polling precinct.
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Ballots may no longer be returned to the four library satellite voting locations (North Courthouse Road, LaPrade, Meadowdale and Ettrick-Matoaca libraries).
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Local and State Election Results |
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Sheriff's Office Awarded $1.2 Million Federal Grant |
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Last week, United States Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger announced an award of nearly $1.2 million in federal grant money to Chesterfield County’s category one comprehensive opioid, stimulant and substance abuse site-based program, Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP).
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The grant is part of over $14 million awarded to local governments, state agencies and non-profit organizations the Eastern District of Virginia last week. It is also a part of the Building Bridges Initiative, which Chesterfield County became one of 15 localities – and the only locality in Virginia – to join in 2019.
HARP is an intensive and demanding recovery program designed to address addiction of all substances. The program utilizes myriad therapeutic, medical and educational approaches to offer people suffering from addiction the options and tools that best fit their recovery path.
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HARP is a voluntary program, and applicants must be committed to living a clean, sober life. After applying, applicants undergo a thorough screening process that examines their addiction, as well as their determination to overcome that addiction.
For more information about HARP and the Sheriff Office's plans for the grant funds, read the full news release.
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Chesterfield County 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony |
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On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Chesterfield County will honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on the 1917 Courthouse Green.
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and admission is free. It will feature honorary banner and wreath presentations, living history displays, war memorabilia, musical performances and the dedication of a plaque to Sgt. Joseph A. Owens, U.S. Marine Corps.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Updates |
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Free Meals for Students All Year Long; Service Locations Updated
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress recently extended all Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option waivers through the end of the 2020-21 school year. That means all Chesterfield County youth ages 18 and under, regardless of household income, are eligible to receive free school meals through June 18, 2021.
Please note these important updates to the distribution of FREE meals:
- Children do not have to be present to pick up free meals. To pick up meals without a child present, please tell the staff member your child’s first and last names and age.
- Each day you will pick up the current day’s meals. On Fridays, meals for Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be included for each child.
- Dinner is included at select sites in accordance with the USDA’s recent extension.
For more information including pick-up times and locations, read the full news release.
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Meet Lydia!
Lydia has the cutest face; you'll usually see that she has one ear up, one ear down and her tongue hanging out of her mouth to the side. She is eager to meet everyone she sees, and she always greets them with a big smile and lots of tail wags. Lydia is affectionate and loves socializing! She loves many things in life including treats, toys and belly rubs!
Lydia is an extremely energetic girl. She would be best fit for a home with a fenced-in yard that she could spend time running around in to. She does well with other dogs and just wants to play! We feel that Lydia would do best in a home with no children under the age of 10 years old. She is very friendly, but we feel her energy level would be too much for children any younger than that.
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Lydia is a 3 year old brindle Pitbull mix and weighs 47 pounds. Animal #583930
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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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COVID-19 Updates from Virginia Gov. Northam |
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Governor Northam Announces Over $9 Million in GO Virginia Grants to Spur Economic Recovery, Support Long-Term Growth
Nov. 2, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced two allocations of Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants, totaling more than $9 million."
Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
Oct. 30, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis pursue workforce training in a high-demand field. The new Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative will provide scholarships to eligible individuals to enroll in a workforce or community college program in five essential industries, including health care, information technology, skilled trades, public safety, and early childhood education."
Governor Northam Invites Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Apply for Up to $100,000 from Rebuild VA Grant Fund
Oct. 28, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rebuild VA, a grant program to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility criteria and increase the amount of grant money businesses receive."
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Chesterfield Health Department
Free COVID-19 Testing in November
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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 month of November.
The free indoor, walk-up testing events will occur on the following days and locations:
Chesterfield Fairgrounds at Vietnam Veterans Building
10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 6 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Faith and Family Center
7900 Walmsley Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Thursdays, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Chesterfield Health Department Smith-Wagner Building Multi-Purpose Room
9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Saturdays, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Second Baptist Church
5100 W Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831
Fridays, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mondays, Nov. 16, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Walmsley UMC
2950 Walmsley Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23234
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Augustine Catholic Church
4400 Beulah Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Wednesdays, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 | 11 a.m. to noon
No reservation is necessary. Additional testing events are pending and will be announced once finalized.
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