Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Board of Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow
to Vote on FY24 Budget, Tax Rates
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow, April 5, at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, to vote on the county's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, as well as local tax and utility rates for this year.
The entire meeting, excluding any closed session, will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the county’s YouTube channel.
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Heads Up! Both County Convenience Centers
Will Be Closed This Sunday for Easter
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Just as a reminder, both of Chesterfield's convenience centers will be closed this Sunday, April 9 in observance of Easter.
The Northern Area Convenience Center is located at 3200 Warbro Road in Midlothian and the Southern Area Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Drive in Chester.
Both convenience centers will reopen April 10 under normal operating hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Inaugural Earth Day Festival Will Be Held
April 15 at County Fairgrounds
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Chesterfield will host its inaugural Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 15, bringing together county departments, businesses and nonprofits to promote and encourage protecting the local environment.
The family-friendly event, presented by C-Fit Community, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
It will include entertainment, food trucks and outdoor activities, as well as demonstrations from Parks and Recreation and Cooperative Extension. Representatives of the vendors that perform recycling and trash collection in Chesterfield also will be on site with trucks and other equipment.
CFit Community will be giving away herb and vegetable plants while supplies last.
For more information about the Earth Day Festival, email the Citizen Information and Resources Department at cir@chesterfield.gov or call 804-796-7100.
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Provide Feedback on Village of Midlothian
Corridor Improvement Study
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The Chesterfield County Department of Transportation is seeking input from citizens on the Route 60, Village of Midlothian Corridor Improvement Study, which identifies improvements consistent with the vision and goals of the Midlothian Special Area Plan adopted in 2019.
The county is looking for feedback from anyone who lives, works, plays, or receives services along the Route 60 corridor. Feedback about the proposed improvements can be given on the project website through Friday, April 28.
The feedback received will help the county determine how to meet transportation needs in that area. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/42OLAYd.
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Watch This Week In Chesterfield |
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community. Each weekly video segment can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Bring Plants to Free Exchange Event
April 15 at Stonebridge Recreation Center
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Join us at Stonebridge Recreation Center on Saturday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free spring plant exchange.
Master Gardener Lela Martin will give a brief demonstration/presentation on container gardens. The plant exchange will take place after the presentation.
Bring three of your favorite plants. Each plant should be potted and have a plant tag that includes the following information: Common Name or Botanical Name, Bloom Time, Light Requirements, Size, Soil Requirements and Picture in Bloom.
Stonebridge Recreation Center is located at 230 Karl Linn Drive. Please register in advance at www.chesterfield.gov/parks. For more information, call (804) 768-7885.
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Register for Fire and EMS Citizens Academy |
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Spots are filling up fast! Be sure to register for Chesterfield Fire and EMS's upcoming Citizens Academy to learn more about the department and the services it provides to our community.
The program, which begins Tuesday, April 18, consists of eight three-hour sessions at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. It concludes with a graduation lunch on Tuesday, June 6.
Academy participants will be given tours of the county's Emergency Communications Center and a fire station, as well as live fire demonstrations.
To register, call 804-748-1426 or email firemarshal@chesterfield.gov.
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Join Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle
for Community Conversation
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Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle is hosting a community conversation with Bermuda District residents next week.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School.
Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meeting will be limited to 30 participants each, to accommodate more personal, in-depth conversations.
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Sign Up for Community Conversations with
Dale District Supervisor Jim Holland
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Join us at either one of the Dale District Community Conversations this month with Supervisor Jim Holland.
There will be a meeting on Monday, April 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Meadowdale Library Large Meeting Room and on Monday, April 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building Learning and Performance Center Classrooms A + B.
Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meetings, which will be similar to those hosted by other Board of Supervisors members, will be limited to 30 participants each to provide an environment conducive to in-depth conversations.
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn about the county's plans to move forward on a critical transportation project.
Chesterfield’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget includes $153.9 million for construction of Phase I of the Powhite Extension.
The 2.25-mile project will widen the last existing section of Powhite Parkway from two to four lanes, extend it from Little Tomahawk Creek to Woolridge Road, create an interchange at Charter Colony Parkway and construct overpasses on Brandermill and Watermill parkways. Pending approval by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, that funding will be pooled with $16.1 million already appropriated to provide a total of $170 million for Phase I.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to Craig Willingham of Fleet Services to learn more about the division, the scope of its mission, the way it impacts the overall organization, and how the new 34,00-square foot facility it just cut the ribbon on recently will improve things for the entire group.
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This is Honey Bee and her name is fitting!
Honey Bee is a little scared being in the shelter, but she is sweet as honey. She loves attention and snuggles right up next to you for pets. She also loves her little kitty hide-away bed -- it's just perfect for napping.
Honey Bee is very young, around a year old, and weighs 8 lbs. She is such a sweet girl and deserves a loving family.
804-748-1683, option "2," 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. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Chesterfield PAL, Richmond Volleyball Club
Hosting One-Day Camp This Friday
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Looking for some fun over Spring Break? The Chesterfield Police Activities League is partnering with Richmond Volleyball Club to hold a free one-day camp this Friday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The camp will be held at RVC's Chesterfield location, 200 Karl Linn Drive.
Lunch will be provided by Chesterfield PAL after the camp activities. Scan the QR code to sign up today!
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Through April 14, Nominate a Chesterfield Resident for Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame |
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Nominations for Chesterfield's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame close at midnight on April 14. Nomination forms can be submitted at https://tinyurl.com/a26yzaz2.
This program recognizes Chesterfield seniors who have shown outstanding volunteerism since turning the age of 60. To be eligible, nominees must reside in Chesterfield, but the service they provide can be performed outside the county.
Nominators can be neighbors, friends, churches, senior groups, non-profit service agencies, organizations and businesses. Anyone who can verify the nominee’s qualifications for recognition may nominate. The nominator is responsible for providing complete and accurate information regarding the individual’s service.
All nominees will be celebrated at an in-person event on June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Career and Technical Center on Hull Street Rd.
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Submit Comments on Ridgedale Special Focus Area at April 19 Community Meeting |
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Join Chesterfield's Planning Department for an in-person community meeting on Wednesday, April 19, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at J.G. Hening Elementary School to share concepts and receive public comment on the Ridgedale Special Focus Area.
In 2022, Chesterfield initiated a Special Focus Area (SFA) study for the Ridgedale area, a distinct gateway to the county that includes the currently vacant Chippenham Crossing shopping center. Ridgedale Parkway is home to public and private park facilities, apartment complexes and J. G. Hening Elementary School. Mary Stratton Park encompasses part of Falling Creek, and the East Coast Greenway has been proposed through the area.
Part of this SFA process includes opportunities for the county to engage with residents and community stakeholders regarding the future vision for the area. During this time, staff are conducting background research and drafting a strategic plan for the area.
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Be Mindful of Local Ordinance Requirements
for Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas
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Did you know a maximum of six chicken hens may be kept on a residentially zoned property with restrictions?
Chickens are always to be housed in a coop with an attached outside run and must have tops that are securely enclosed with wire mesh or similar material. Chickens running loose inside someone’s fence is not permitted. The chicken coop and run must meet a setback of 25 feet from property lines. Other fowl such as ducks, geese, swans, etc. are prohibited.
It is not permitted to have stock farm animals on residentially zoned property without a conditional use permit and roosters are prohibited in residentially zoned areas.
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Don't Be an Accidental Drug Dealer! Properly Store and Dispose of Prescription Medications |
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Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic. This spring, Chesterfield is once again promoting the proper disposal and storage of expired or unused medications through its “Don’t Be An Accidental Drug Dealer” campaign. As part of this campaign, free medication disposal pouches and locking bags are available for pick up at various locations throughout the county (while supplies last).
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 percent of people ages 12 and older who misuse prescription pain relievers get them from a friend or family member. That’s why it’s so important to dispose of expired or unused medications properly and keep other medications secure while they are being used.
One pouch can safely dispose of up to 45 pill tablets, six ounces of liquid or six patches. Once the medications are mixed with a small amount of water in the bag, the chemical compounds in the medications are deactivated. The biodegradable bag can then be safely disposed of in the trash.
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Volunteers Needed for Self-Guided Trash
Pickups During Week of April 15-22
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Want to contribute to your community in a meaningful way this Earth Day?
Chesterfield County is inviting volunteers to participate in self-guided trash cleanups at county parks during the week of April 15 to April 22. The cleanups can be done by individuals and groups at a time and location of your choice.
To sign up or for more information, email fieldl@chesterfield.gov or call 804-748-1920.
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If You Have a Random Act of Kindness
Story, Please Share it With Us
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Random acts of kindness take place around the county every day – and we want to hear about (and celebrate) them. Whether it’s paying it forward in the coffee shop line, or having kindness shown from a friend or stranger, stories of kindness can spread far and wide.
This initiative is focused on celebrating all of the thoughtful things citizens are already doing for each other, while also encouraging you to go out and do something kind for a friend, family member, neighbor, coworker or even someone you have never met before.
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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Are you aware that Chesterfield County allows a partial real estate tax exemption for the rehabilitation, renovation, or replacement of older residential structures?
The goal of this program is to help protect and preserve our aging neighborhoods. Upon approval, the partial tax exemption will be in effect for 15 years and transfers with the real estate. The amount of the exemption is based solely on increased assessment value, not the amount spent on the improvement project. There is no application fee.
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Adopt-A-Spot Provides Opportunities
to Keep Chesterfield Beautiful
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Interested in being an antilitter advocate? Adopt-A-Spot in Chesterfield County! Let’s work together to protect our environment.
The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful team is a part of the Department of Community Enhancement. KCB is looking for volunteers for the Adopt-A-Spot Program. This program allows organizations, businesses, and individuals to adopt smaller, more-secure areas, instead of busy roadways. A spot may be a park, school grounds, vacant lot, parking lot, walkway, median strip, street, or entranceway. The county will provide garbage bags and reflective vests as needed.
Take pride in your community by helping to keep one site beautiful and litter-free. If you are interested in attending any of our volunteer opportunities, please contact Calvin Vonada at VonadaC@chesterfield.gov or call 804-717-6136.
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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.
Our subject-matter experts want to be your best resource for getting answers to important questions about Chesterfield. Topics include:
✅ 2022 State of the County
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Services
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more.
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Concerned About Lead Paint in Your Home? Apply for Free Assessment and Abatement Program |
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A child’s brain grows rapidly during the first five years of life. Research shows lead exposure can harm a child’s health and brain development.
Children can be directly exposed to this hazard if they live in an older home that contains old lead-based paint, typically built before 1978. Lead-based paint can peel and crack into tiny pieces creating dust that children breath in or swallow.
Fortunately, lead exposure is preventable.
Chesterfield County’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program was created to protect children five years and younger and expectant mothers from lead exposure. In partnership with our non-profit partner, project:HOMES, families may qualify for a free lead hazard assessment and household repairs to remove lead exposure from their homes. No county staff will enter your home. This program has serviced several homes and is currently repairing others in Chesterfield that have lead-based paint.
If you’re a caregiver of younger children in an older home, you may also qualify for this program. For more information, please contact Emily Hurley by emailing Emily.Hurley@projecthomes.org or calling 804-718-0517.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Time to register for kindergarten
Kindergarten preregistration is open for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30 can start kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year. Online preregistration is now open, so families can start the enrollment process online. Kindergarten kickoff week will be April 17-21. Questions? Contact the school your child is zoned to attend.
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Seven join Hall of Fame
The CCPS Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members. Click their names to see a short video about each honoree:
Nominations are open for the next round of Hall of Fame inductees. Use this form to nominate retired teachers, educational and operational support staff members, leaders and volunteers who helped make Chesterfield County Public Schools a nationally recognized, award-winning school system. Learn more about the Hall of Fame here.
Sign up for in-person summer school beginning April 10
Registration for in-person summer school opens April 10 and closes May 26.
- Most in-person summer classes are for students who receive a special invitation.
- There are a few in-person opportunities for students who want to take a new high school course to get ahead.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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