Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Help us Celebrate TWOsDAY - 2.22.22 |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
To Be Held on Wednesday, Feb. 23
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, followed by the 6 p.m. evening session. Here's some things you can expect:
- An update from Greater Richmond Partnership
- Real estate market update
- Work session on the FY2023 budget revenue and corresponding capital investment program (CIP)
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The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28, and on http://youtube.com/chesterfieldcountyva. If attending in person, the Board of Supervisors recommends all attendees to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status.
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Chesterfield Students Awarded the
"Leadership for the 21st Century" Scholarship
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Recipients of the 'Leadership for the 21st Century' scholarships were announced during the 2022 Chesterfield County Black History Month Annual Scholarship Recognition Program on Friday, Feb. 18.
Scholarship recipients photographed on the front row from left to right include:
▪️ Nicole Bland of Cosby High School
▪️ Amya Gilliam of L.C. Bird High School
▪️ Langston Minor of Clover Hill High School
▪️ Timothy Daniel of Appomattox Regional Governor's School
▪️ Kianny Alvarado of Thomas Dale High School
▪️ Aghaby Twadros of James River High School
Congratulations to all recipients!
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John H. Neal Jr. Named County's
New Director of General Services
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Join us in congratulating John H. Neal Jr. who has been hired as the county's new director of General Services!
Neal comes to Chesterfield after nearly a decade with Henrico County, the past eight years as director of its Department of General Services.
“I am honored and excited to have been selected as Chesterfield’s director of General Services,” Neal said. “I look forward to working with the employees and citizens of Chesterfield County to continue providing outstanding service and support.”
Neal officially began his new position as Chesterfield’s General Services director on Monday, Feb. 21. He will be introduced during the Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Catch up with the latest blog posts from
Chesterfield On Point
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Did you know Pleasant View School was one of 33 Black schools that operated in Chesterfield during segregation?
The school still stands today and is marked as a historic landmark.
As part of the county's annual Black History Month celebration, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will give a presentation on the history of Pleasant View this Wednesday, Feb. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at Stonebridge Recreation Center.
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As the county’s Economic Development Authority pursues rezoning of the Upper Magnolia Green West property for use as a technology village, protecting the environment remains a top priority – both in the area immediately around the site and the entire watershed, which encompasses 62 square miles and drains into Swift Creek Reservoir.
Should the Board of Supervisors approve the EDA’s request to develop the 1,700-acre Upper Magnolia West site for general industrial (I-2) uses, the EDA will have to comply with strict local stormwater management requirements.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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On our next episode out tomorrow, we talk to we talk to Vice Chair and Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley about her path to public service and how intentionality has always helped to shape her views. We discuss her time working with PTA groups and get her point of view on projects like Village of Midlothian, Spring Rock Green, and Upper Magnolia before talking about the recent round re-evaluations and how that impacts the upcoming budget.
Make sure you follow our Chesterfield Behind the Mic Facebook page for exclusive content and to listen to the podcast directly on Facebook!
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Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services
Job Fair on March 9
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Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services is holding a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, March 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Central Library, 7501 Lucy Corr Blvd. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to the job fair.
▪️ Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time and will be available between 3-7 p.m.
▪️ Walk-ins will only be available between 3-5:30 p.m.
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Community Enhancement to hold
Virtual Public Meeting on March 1
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The county is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year 2023 to guide the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funds in addressing Chesterfield’s housing and community development needs.
The Department of Community Enhancement will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Feedback obtained from the meeting will be considered in the preparation of the FY22 Annual Action Plan.
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Please visit the Community Enhancement website for information on how to participate in the virtual meeting. All citizens are encouraged to participate.
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Nominate a Chesterfield Community Champion |
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Do you know a #Cfield resident, organization or business that deserves to be recognized for volunteering time and resources to effect positive change in their community? Nominate them as a Chesterfield Community Champion!
Nominations are open now through Monday, March 14, 2022. The Chesterfield Community Champions winners will be recognized at the April 27, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Chesterfield Teen Carrie Brockwell to Audition
on Season 20 of American Idol!
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Let's show our support, Chesterfield!! Carrie Brockwell, a resident of Chesterfield County, will be competing on this season of American Idol which airs on Sunday, Feb. 27 on ABC.
To get a preview of Carrie's talents, check out this video of her performing at the 2019 Chesterfield County Investiture Ceremony.
Don't forget to tune into the season premiere of American Idol on Feb. 27.
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Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming
Shred and E-Cycling Event
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Do you have papers that need to be shredded or old electronics to recycle?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the #Cfield shred and e-cycling event on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Chesterfield Fairgrounds. For more information about the event call 804-748-1297.
*This event is open to Chesterfield County residents only!*
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Improperly Disposing of Smoking Materials
Can Have Serious Consequences
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Chesterfield County Fire and EMS would like to remind all residents that improperly disposing of smoking materials can have serious consequences. Did you know? Smoking fires is a leading cause of fire deaths in Chesterfield and across the country.
This video highlights many combustibles in your home that can be ignited if they touch something hot like a cigarette or ashes. We also offer a few simple safety tips that can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Watch WCCT - On Cable. Online. On the Go. |
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Did you know you can watch #Cfield Board of Supervisors meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other special programming on WCCT from the comfort of your own home?
Chesterfield Community Television is your source of information, news, and events around the county!
You can also watch original programing on WCCT. Here’s some of what you can expect:
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Real Virginia
Real Virginia focuses on agriculture news and family-oriented stories throughout the state of Virginia. The show also offers cooking and gardening segments that feature products from Virginia.
National Gallery of Art Video Teaching Series
These programs explore current and historical 20th century art and sculpture from around the world. Programs focus on specific past and present exhibits from the National Gallery of Art and profiles pioneers in various fields of art and sculpture.
Watch WCCT on cable, online and on the go. Here's how:
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Meet Rose.
She is a one-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier Mix and she weighs about 44lbs. We think her life goal is to be a body builder. She is a solid block of muscle and she came in covered in oil. We had to give her a couple of baths to remove it!
She is very energetic and likes to jump so we do recommend a home with no small children. She doesn’t know her own strength sometimes. She seems to do well with other dogs, but if you have a calmer dog, she may be too much for them. We do not know how she does with cats. If you are looking for an active new family member, come meet Rose!
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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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Outstanding assistant principal
Tomahawk Creek Middle Associate Principal Charlee Breeden has been named the 2022 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals. “Charlee Breeden is a game changer, and we are proud to have her on Team Chesterfield,” said Superintendent Merv Daugherty. “Through her dedication and creativity, Ms. Breeden makes a difference for Tomahawk Creek Middle students and staff members. She boosts the spirits and success of the entire school community.”
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Awards for extraordinary alums
The Chesterfield Education Foundation is seeking extraordinary alums of Chesterfield County Public Schools for 2022 Bravo! Awards. Previous winners include educators, athletes, musicians, military leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, doctors, elected officials and business leaders. What they have in common — in addition to having graduated from Chesterfield County Public Schools — is that they make a significant difference in the world. Nominate alums for Bravo! Awards before March 31: https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site//BRAVO-Awards.
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This is Public Schools Week
Public schools welcome every child — regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. We are #PublicSchoolProud Feb. 21-25 for national Public Schools Week.
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Chesterfield Community Vaccination Center
to Close Saturday, Feb 26
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The Chesterfield Health District’s Rockwood Vaccination Clinic is set to close this week. The last day of operations will be Saturday, February 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“We’ve seen a consistent decline in the demand for the vaccine at Rockwood, particularly now that it is widely available,” said Chesterfield Health Director Alexander Samuel, MD, MPH. “By closing this clinic we can focus our resources on meeting the needs of individuals who still need the vaccine, but have limited access.”
The Rockwood Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) has administered about 22,000 free COVID-19 vaccines doses since it opened on October 16, 2021.
Currently, in the Chesterfield Health District, 73.5% of the population has received at least one dose and 67% of the population is fully vaccinated.
The Rockwood Vaccination Clinic, located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian, is open through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Get a Free COVID-19 Test Kit Sent to Your Home |
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All you have to do is enter your name and mailing information to have a free COVID test kit sent to you. The test kits are expected to take at least between seven and 12 days after the initial order is processed. No proof of ID, credit card or health insurance information is needed.
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Chesterfield Health District
COVID-19 Testing Schedule
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The VDH Chesterfield Health District offers several free, walk-up testing locations each month. See below for the February 2022 schedule and visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesterfield/ for additional information.
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Access Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Online |
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Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Did you know you can now access your COVID-19 vaccination record online with the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Request Portal? You can view, save, and print your vaccination record with QR Code. All at the convenience of your smartphone!
Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
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Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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, Feb. 22, 2022) |
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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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Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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