Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Cooperative Extension Offers Well Water Testing |
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Private water sources like wells and springs are unregulated in Virginia, but Chesterfield is offering homeowners an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water.
Chesterfield’s Cooperative Extension Office is offering confidential water testing and education through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. Water sample kits are available to residents of Chesterfield and surrounding counties at a cost of $60 per kit.
To secure one or more water testing kits, register and pay online, send in a check and registration form or call Cooperative Extension at 804-751-4401. Registration is required before Sept. 18. Space is limited. Limited financial assistance is available.
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Prepare Financially for an Emergency |
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Emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes or Chesterfield’s historic flooding this August pose a threat not only to the physical health of county residents, but also their financial well-being. To help inform residents, Chesterfield Emergency Management will be presenting its Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class virtually on Thursdays beginning Sept. 24 and ending Nov.19.
The class curriculum will cover several financial preparedness items, including the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK), how to receive FEMA assistance, safely storing important documents and flood insurance.
Classes will be held virtually online, and all course curriculum will be taught during each session. Those interested in preparing financially for a disaster only need to sign up for one session.
Participants will receive a link to a downloadable version of the EFFAK workbook. Those who are interested in receiving a physical copy of the workbook may pick one up from the Meadowdale, Central or North Courthouse Road libraries.
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Professional Firefighters Association
Raises Money for MDA
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In total, the group raised $2,270 through the community's support, despite COVID-19 causing unforeseen challenges to the campaign. The association finished first out of 41 Virginia teams and 50th out of 1,779 teams nationwide.
The association is grateful for the community's generosity, and it looks forward to resuming in-person collections in 2021.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Updates |
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Meal Service Updates Through Dec. 30
To meet the needs of children virtual learning, Chesterfield County Public Schools will continue to provide meals for children for pick up without charge and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and without discrimination. Meals are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note these important updates to the distribution of meals based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent decision to extend the summer meals program through the end of the year:
- Children do not have to be present to pick up 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, the meals will include meals for Friday, Saturday and Sunday each child.
- Dinner is included at select sites in accordance with the USDA’s recent extension.
CCPS Launches Live Technology Help Desk
Chesterfield County Public Schools will launch a live Technology Help Desk on Friday, providing an additional layer of support for Chesterfield County students and families needing assistance with Chromebooks, Canvas, the my.ccpsnet.net learning dashboard, and resetting passwords.
The Technology Help Desk will open Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. It also will be open next week Monday-Friday during the same hours. Chesterfield County Public Schools families can call 804-639-8689 for support. Support is available in other languages as well.
Team Chesterfield staff members will be available to answer questions about the school division’s virtual learning tools, provide support for navigating the school division’s learning management system (Canvas), and connect families to resources that will best support their technology needs.
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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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Become an Officer of Election |
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Chesterfield County announced a $100 recruitment bonus to poll workers selected to work during the Nov. 3 General Election. |
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Chesterfield currently boasts more than 1,300 officers of election. However, an overwhelming number of those officers are over the age of 65, and with the growing concerns about the resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall, the Registrar’s Office is preparing for several of those officers to potentially sit out this election.
Learn more by watching the linked video.
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Meet Hera!
In Greek mythology, Hera means goddess of family and this pretty girl just happens to be looking for a family of her own! Hera came in as a stray with small wounds on her ears that the vet suspects were from mosquito bites. The wounds have resolved, but she does have some scars (or beauty marks as we call them) that will probably always be visible.
Hera enjoys laying around, but is incredibly affectionate! She wants all the pets from head to toe and she will purr up a storm, too! Hera loves her food but would benefit from a bit of a diet. She is not the biggest fan of being picked up and would rather have all feet always on the ground. Set in her ways, Hera needs to be the only kitty in the home.
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Hera is 7 years old and weighs 8.5 pounds. Animal #573559
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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 Department
Free COVID-19 Testing in September
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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 September.
Note: Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.
Several of the free walk-up testing events will occur multiple times a week at three primary locations in the county:
Beulah United Methodist Church
6930 Hopkins Road
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 16, 23 and 30
Walmsley Boulevard United Methodist Church
2950 Walmsley Blvd.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 15, 17, 22 and 29
Cornerstone Church
10551 Chalkley Road
1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 17 and 24
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 14, 21 and 28
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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The deadline to complete the U.S. census is Wednesday, Sept. 30, and 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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