Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Scroll to the bottom for more helpful links and resources to stay up to date on all things Chesterfield! |
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Chesterfield County COVID-19 Updates |
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At the Board of Supervisors meeting last week, the Deputy County Administrator for Human Services Dr. James Worsley gave an update on COVID-19 measures throughout the county. This update included COVID-19 text notifications, information on obtaining free rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments through United Way and Lyft, adjustments to the COVID-19 county protocols and much more. Click the video above to see the full update.
Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel also provided an update on vaccine allocation and upcoming vaccine strategies. Watch Dr. Samuel's full update here.
Watch Chief of Chesterfield Fire and EMS Loy Senter's presentation to the Board of Supervisors here. Chief Senter provides an overview of the county vaccination efforts, the community vaccination goal and much more.
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events |
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Individuals who are age 12 and older will have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at several locations throughout Chesterfield this week.
Wednesday, June 2:
- Children's Home of VA Baptist - 6900 Hickory Road from 9 to 11 a.m.
- St. Augustine's Catholic Church - 4400 Beulah Road from 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 3:
- Rockwood Park - 3401 Courthouse Road from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Falling Creek Apartments - 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway from 1 to 4 p.m.
A parent or guardian must be present with a child in order to get the vaccine. No registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome.
All locations will be administering the Pfizer vaccine, which is given in two doses. Attendees will be given an appointment card to receive the second dose, which will be about 21 days later. If this vaccination clinic is not convenient, citizens are encouraged to visit VaccineFinder.org to find a vaccine closest to them.
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Scroll to the bottom of this e-newsletter for more
information about COVID-19 resources, vaccines and updates.
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Everyday Excellence: Environmental Engineering |
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Last week, County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey and the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors recognized the Environmental Engineering Department as the recipient of the May 2021 Everyday Excellence.
Environmental Engineering serves the community by working with businesses, residents and the development community to protect natural resources and enhance communities while accommodating growth and development.
The department was recognized for their hard work through the COVID-19 pandemic, during the historic flood in August 2020, and the ice storms in February 2021. Join us in thanking the Environmental Engineering Department for their hard work and dedication to Chesterfield.
Read the full story here.
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Due Next Monday, June 7: Personal Property Taxes and First-Half Real Estate Taxes |
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Personal property and first-half real estate taxes are due Monday, June 7.
Did you know? There are several ways to pay your personal property and first-half real estate taxes in Chesterfield County.
To make paying personal property and real estate taxes easier and more convenient, the Treasurer’s Office unveiled a new payment kiosk located on the outside of the Chesterfield County Administration Building at 9901 Lori Road. The new outside payment kiosk is available 24 hour a day, seven days a week, and accepts cash, credit/debit card and check payments.
Additionally, upgrades have been made to the online payment portal to allow taxpayers to create a user ID, which will allow the taxpayer to gather all personal property and real estate tax accounts under a single user account. To access the payment portal, visit: https://bit.ly/3ekoDVt.
To watch a video explaining personal property tax statements, click here.
To watch a video explaining real estate tax statements, click here.
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New Chester Emergency Center to
Open Summer of 2022
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Last week, we were proud to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new freestanding Chester Emergency Center located at 12021 Jefferson Davis Highway. Once operational in the summer of 2022, this will become the closest emergency department to more than 25% of the county's addresses.
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Memorial Day in Chesterfield County |
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On Monday, May 31, individuals gathered at the Chesterfield County Historic 1917 Courthouse Green for a Memorial Day event to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
A portion of the service was to honor Sgt. Joseph Albert Owens who was killed in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in October of 1983. Sgt. Owens is buried at Salem Baptist Church in North Chesterfield.
The family of Sgt. Owens was presented the Gold Star Banner, which commemorates and honors one who has made the ultimate sacrifice while serving during a period of conflict or war in which the United States is engaged.
Thank you to all who attended this year's event to pay tribute to our fallen heroes.
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New Improvements at Pocahontas State Park |
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Pocahontas State Park Manager Nate Clark recently provided the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors an update on park facilities and upcoming events. He announced the construction of five new cabins, including a six bedroom lodge. These cabins include full housekeeping and are set for a target open date of July 3, 2021.
Clark also mentioned the parking lot expansion of the Loop Forest Parking Lot off Courthouse Road. This parking lot expanded from 30 spaces to 100, including accessible parking and improved site lines.
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Chesterfield Planners and Leaders Seek Input From Residents and Businesses to Help Update the County’s Zoning Ordinance |
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In one of its largest and most ambitious initiatives in over 30 years, Chesterfield planners and leaders are seeking input from residents and businesses to help update the county’s zoning ordinance.
Called “ZOMod,” short for zoning ordinance modernization, the two-year initiative aims to completely overhaul Chesterfield’s zoning ordinance to consider new development trends, update land use categories and align with the future vision of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Residents, businesses and users of the Zoning Ordinance are strongly encouraged to view the video and submit any comments, questions or concerns about the ZOMod initiative. Citizens can also email ZOMod@chesterfield.gov or call 804-748-1050 and ask for ZOMod Project Manager Rachel Chieppa.
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Take a Self-Guided Stroll at Maymont during
the BumbleBee Jamboree!
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We're less than a month away from the Bumblebee Jamboree at the Children's Farm at Maymont! This free self-guided tour is full of activities for the entire family. Learn about plants and pollinators through educational signage and fun activities.
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Join the Department of Community Enhancement for the Lead-Based Paint Virtual Discussion |
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Lead-based paint is dangerous for children age 5 years and younger. Exposure to lead can cause learning and behavior problems, as well as slower development. What you might not know is lead-based paint is present in some houses in Chesterfield built as late as 1978.
The Chesterfield Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program is a partnership project between the Chesterfield County Department of Community Enhancement and a non-profit Project:HOMES, to help make homes lead-safe by providing free lead-paint abatement and home repairs to qualifying households. See if you qualify by clicking here.
If you think your or a loved one’s home may be at risk, please join us for an informal virtual conversation on Wednesday, June 23 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
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Social Security Services Available Online |
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Have you ever thought you might need to visit a Social Security office? Chances are you do not. You can probably conduct your business without even leaving your home. The SSA's online services page at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can even apply for retirement, disability, or Medicare online.
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This is Coco!
She's the sweetest girl and would love to meet you! When you first look at her, you'll notice that her eyes look a bit red; it isn't anything of any major concern. Her 3rd eyelids are just non-pigmented and she is on drops to hopefully help with the redness.
Coco has an upbeat personality and would appreciate a yard where she could run around and enjoy the sunshine. When out in the yard, she will need to be watched closely as she has been known to escape from time to time.
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She knows how to sit on command, but would love it if you spent time with her teaching her more fun tricks. Her previous owner said she did well with kitties, but she can be selective when choosing dog friends. For that reason, if you are interested in adopting her, you will need to bring your dog with you to meet her. You may have seen Ben's post- that is her brother. They love to play together and while they would enjoy going to a home with each other, it is not required. Coco is a 4 year old Pitbull mix and she weighs 55 pounds.
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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Falling Creek Middle School Reading Specialist and Meadowbrook High School Librarian receive recognition for their bookmobile initiative.
Lisa Signorelli and Kristin Thrower were recently recognized by the Board of Supervisors for their efforts to drive books to children of Chesterfield County schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. After using their personal vehicles, Chesterfield County gifted two vans to the 'book ladies' so they can continue their efforts to help provide literacy to the youth of Chesterfield. Thus far, the 'book ladies' have conducted 39 visits, over 1,300 people have picked up books and over 8,000 books have been distributed. Watch the video above to learn more.
Chesterfield County's fleet of school buses received two electric buses through Dominion Energy.
This is the first time Chesterfield County Public Schools will be adding electric school buses to its fleet of over 630 buses. The greener school buses will transport students starting this fall.
The electric buses are emissions-free at the tailpipe, noise pollution free and fossil fuel free – making them some of the most environmentally efficient buses in the nation. The buses are part of Dominion’s effort to put 50 electric school buses on the roads in its service area this year. Learn more here.
Today, June 1 is the last day to register for summer school and summer camps.
Summer school is offered free for any elementary, middle or high school student attending #Chesterfield County Public Schools during the 2021-2022 year, who wishes to repeat a course. All students are invited to register for these in-person and virtual summer learning opportunities here.
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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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How to Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine |
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VaccineFinder / Vaccines.gov |
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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, June 1, 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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Virginia's Mask Mandate is Lifted to Align with CDC Guidance and COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Ended on May 28 |
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Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate has been lifted to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also, Virginia eased all distancing and capacity restrictions, effective May 28, 2021.
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Apply to jobs at Chesterfield County Schools here. Apply to job at Chesterfield County Government here.
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