Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Four Additional Early Voting Locations Now Open |
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Yesterday, Chesterfield County opened four early voting satellite locations for registered county voters.
Chesterfield early voting locations are:
- North Courthouse Road Library
- LaPrade Library
- Meadowdale Library
- Ettrick-Matoaca Library
Each early voting location is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Registered voters can continue to vote early at the General Registrar’s office at 9848 Lori Road from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voters also can drop off their completed absentee mail ballots at any early voting location or the Registrar’s Office during voting hours.
Curbside voting will also be available during early voting. Each location will have a curbside voting phone number posted at the site for voters wishing to call and use the service for people over the age of 65 or for those with a disability.
Above, view a photo of early voters at North Courthouse Road Library today. Below, watch a video on 2020 early voting in Chesterfield County.
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Water Bill Relief for those
Impacted Economically by COVID-19
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Has a loss or decrease in income due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to fall behind on your water and wastewater utility bill payments? The Chesterfield CARES Water Assistance Program is here to offer relief.
Administered through the Department of Social Services, the program uses federal CARES Act funding to assist those needing assistance to pay past-due utility bills. Residents may apply online at www.chesterfield.gov/COVIDWaterBillHelp. Applications should be submitted by Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, and funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To qualify:
- Applicants must live in Chesterfield County and have an active residential Chesterfield County utility water and/or wastewater account.
- Applicants must have a past due balance on their residential water and/or wastewater account within the March 1 to Nov. 30, 2020 time frame.
- Households must show a decrease in income due to COVID-19. All adult members of the household (18 years and older) must submit proof of a decrease in income due to COVID-19. (Examples include an unemployment letter, notice of furlough or layoff, one paystub from before March 1 and one paystub from after March 1 which shows a decrease in income due to COVID-19, etc.)
- Self-employed applicants must provide documentation to show a decrease in income due to COVID-19. (Examples include documentation of business closing, pre/post COVID-19 banking account statements, etc.)
Initial funding assistance amount will not exceed $500. Depending on funding availability on or after Dec. 1, 2020, if household income has not increased and assistance for past due balances is still required, applicants may be eligible for up to $200 in additional funding assistance.
Questions about the program? Visit www.chesterfield.gov/COVIDWaterBillHelp to review qualifications, necessary documentation and begin the application process. Questions not answered by the online form should be directed to the Department of Social Services, 804-748-1100, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Bailey Bridge Connector Virtual Public Hearing |
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A virtual public hearing is underway to give residents an opportunity to review and provide input on the Bailey Bridge Connector Project.
Due to COVID-19, no in person meeting will be held; however, all materials that would typically be provided at an in person meeting will be posted on the project website and remain available through Nov. 8, 2020.
Written comments may be submitted by clicking on the “Provide Input” tab.
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Police Urge Motorists to Slow Down, Buckle Up |
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Last year through Oct. 18, Chesterfield police responded to 13 fatal crashes, four of which involved pedestrians.
Through the same date in 2020, police have responded to 18 fatal crashes, seven of which involved pedestrians who were struck and killed.
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Speed, alcohol and seat belt use — all factors within the driver's control — continue to be leading causes of these deaths. Police continue to aggressively enforce impaired driving laws; through Oct. 9, 2020, police have made 862 DUI arrests, which is up from 788 DUI arrests made during the same time period in 2019.
"Most, if not all, of these fatal crashes were preventable," said Traffic Safety Section Sgt. Stephan Rouze. "Speeding is a choice. Driving drunk is a choice. Not wearing a seat belt is a choice. And all these choices can have fatal consequences. We are urging drivers to slow down, drive sober and ensure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up. These simple choices will save lives."
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Social Security 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment |
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The United States Social Security Administration announced this month that nearly 70 million Americans will receive a 1.3 percent increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2021. According to Social Security Administration:
"The 1.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2021. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2020...The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics."
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This Week: Take a Haunted Tour of Henricus |
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On Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, take a candle-lit tour through Henricus Historical Park as interpreters dramatically demonstrate and perform old English folklore stories of witches, ghosts, goblins, shucks and all things that go bump in the night.
See what colonial Virginians thought were spooky, scary or mysterious in our early history!
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Henricus Historical Park will be presenting the program with COVID-related safety adjustments to spacing. This event will be in guided tours of groups no bigger than 10-12 persons and be a mix of outside and larger inside spacing. Masks are required while indoors. Tours begin at 7:00 p.m. and leave every 10 minutes.
Tickets are available online only and must be used for the time slot purchased. Patrons are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before their tour begins, and tours are not appropriate for children under 6.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Updates |
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School Board Seeks Applicants for School Health Advisory Committee Position
Oct. 16, 2020: "Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way that community members connect with their local schools. Advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and other community members interested in helping Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of 'creating a better tomorrow.'
The School Board is currently seeking applicants for the following advisory committee: School Health Advisory Board (SHAB): Employee Wellness Expert (term ending June 30, 2023)."
Hey Team Chesterfield Students: Let Us Share Your Story!
Oct. 14, 2020: "Chesterfield County Public Schools’ Office of Family and Community Engagement is excited to introduce the CCPS Story Squad. The Story Squad will showcase and celebrate the hard work and good deeds of elementary school students, their families and Chesterfield County teachers during an international pandemic."
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Updates from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam |
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Governor Northam Releases Virginia Roadmap to End Hunger
Oct. 20, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today released the inaugural Virginia Roadmap to End Hunger, which establishes a unified set of goals and strategies to prioritize food security during the current public health emergency and beyond. The Roadmap was produced by Governor Northam’s Children’s Cabinet."
Commonwealth Identifies New Ways to Return Unclaimed Property to Virginians During COVID-19 Pandemic
Oct. 16, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program returned more than $67.8 million in unclaimed property to Virginians in fiscal year 2020, representing over 111,000 asset accounts. New virtual outreach has been implemented this year to assist individuals with filing their claims amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."
Governor Northam Authorizes Hazard Pay for Home Health Workers
Oct. 15, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced $73 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to provide hazard pay to home health personal care attendants who served high-risk populations during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Virginia Releases September 2020 Revenue Report
Oct. 14, 2020: "Governor Ralph Northam today announced that September General Fund revenue increased 7.6 percent from the previous year, driven by growth in payroll withholding, corporate, and recordation tax collections."
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The 2020 general election will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, and residents have three ways to cast their votes:
- Absentee Ballot Voting
- Early Voting
- General Election Day Voting
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Ballots will be mailed-out to county voters beginning Friday, Sept. 18, and the last day to request a mailed ballot is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
Once you receive your absentee ballot, follow the instructions carefully in voting and returning your ballot.
Voters are encouraged to immediately vote and return their ballots to the Registrar’s Office.
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.
- Return your absentee ballot in-person at the Chesterfield Registrar’s Office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832.
- Return your ballot to the following secure drop-off locations beginning Oct. 19 during hours of operation:
- North Courthouse Road Library | 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield
- LaPrade Library | 9000 Hull Street Road, North Chesterfield
- Meadowdale Library | 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield
- Ettrick-Matoaca Library | 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield
Your ballot must be returned, or postmarked, to the Registrar’s Office in-person by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
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Early Voting and Satellite Locations |
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Registered voters may vote early at the General Registrar’s office beginning Friday, Sept. 18. The office, located 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and will be open the two Saturdays (Oct. 24 and Oct. 31) before the election from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting starts at the four County Libraries listed below on Monday, Oct. 19. The libraries are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and will be open the two Saturdays before the election. The Saturday hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- North Courthouse Road Library | 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield
- LaPrade Library | 9000 Hull Street Road, North Chesterfield
- Meadowdale Library | 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield
- Ettrick-Matoaca Library | 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield
Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. is the last day of early voting.
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General Election Day Voting on Nov. 3 |
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If you cannot early vote or miss the deadline to request an absentee ballot, all of Chesterfield’s polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on 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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Meet Olive!
Olive is a happy girl whose true self shines brightest when she is around people. She is caring and shows her love for you by placing her paws in your lap and giving you a kiss. She is a curious girl and pays attention to everything around her. If you enjoy going on outings to the park, she would love to go walking with you.
She knows how to sit on command, and she will give you her paw when asked. Unfortunately, after testing her with other dogs, we have learned that she needs to be the only dog in the home. Due to her reaction towards dogs, we feel that Olive shouldn't go to a home with cats, either.
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Olive also has heartworms; we have started her on a slow-kill medication which we will send home with you. Olive is a 4-year-old Pitbull mix and weighs 42 pounds. Animal #583578
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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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Chesterfield Health Director Update |
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Chesterfield Health Department
Free COVID-19 Testing in October
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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 October.
The free indoor, walk-up testing events will occur on the following days and locations:
Mondays: Oct. 26 – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cornerstone Church
10551 Chalkley Road
Tuesdays: Oct. 27 – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Walmsley United Methodist Church
2950 Walmsley Blvd.
Thursdays: Oct. 22 and 29 – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cornerstone Church
10551 Chalkley Road
Saturdays: Oct. 24 and 31 – 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Faith and Family Center
7900 Walmsley Blvd.
No reservation is necessary. Additional testing events are pending and will be announced once finalized.
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