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New Discovery+ Docuseries Features
Chesterfield County Jail
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A new docuseries, Jailhouse Redemption, premieres Thursday, May 12 on discovery+! It highlights the Chesterfield County Jail and the Heroin Addiction Recovery Program (HARP).
With unprecedented access, Jailhouse Redemption documents the HARP program and the team who forged a path to recovery for addicts while running the day to day operations of HARP at the Chesterfield County Jail.
The docuseries follows a group of heroin addicts and Sheriff Karl Leonard who struggles to help them earn their recovery and release.
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In case you missed the April 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, check out our newest blog offering a brief roundup of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting. Topics include:
- New tax payment kiosks
- Spring Rock Green
- Powhite Parkway extension
- Much More!
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State, county, and regional leaders gathered Tuesday, May 3, on the Historic Courthouse Green to celebrate the life and legacy of former County Administrator Jay Stegmaier.
Stegmaier’s wife, Margot, and other family members, attended the ceremony. They were presented with a General Assembly resolution passed in Stegmaier’s honor, a resolution from Virginia State University, and a special gift from Chesterfield County and the region to honor his legacy.
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Chesterfield Cuts Ribbon on
New Stratton Park Connector Trail
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The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Transportation departments held a ribbon cutting at Stratton Park to celebrate the completion of the new Stratton Park Connector Trail for pedestrian and bike use.
The multi-use connector trail, located at 5201 Ridgedale Parkway, was developed with funding from the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization. The project, which includes a paved half-mile long, 10-foot wide trail with two 14-foot wide bridges, was completed in December.
“I am very excited to announce this improvement to Chesterfield’s outstanding parks system in the Dale District,” said Supervisor James Holland. “This trail safely connects the existing neighborhoods with Stratton Park, Ukrop Park, SwimRVA, and the amenities on Ridgedale Parkway. Walkers, joggers, and bikers alike will certainly love using this trail, and I’m confident it will be a ‘go-to’ destination for nearby workers and families, seeking the respite of the great outdoors.”
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The Virginia Police Work Dog Association 2022 Iron Dog competition was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to the event! |
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Celebrate Older Americans Month with the Chesterfield Triad!
Chesterfield Triad Senior Day 2022 will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at the Chesterfield County Fairground. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 35 vendors geared toward older adult services, food, entertainment, door prizes and more.
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This Wednesday! Community Meeting on
Parks and Recreation Projects
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Clover Hill District Supervisor Chris Winslow is hosting a community meeting to provide residents an update on various Parks and Recreation projects.
The community meeting will be held on May 4 (6:30-8 p.m.) at Providence Elementary School, located at 11001 West Providence Road. In an open house-style setting, the community can drop in for one-on-one discussions with county staff from Planning and Parks and Recreation departments.
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Fall Line Trail Community Meetings |
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VDOT is hosting two open-house community meetings about the Fall Line Trail on Tuesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 5.
Come learn about the trail's progress and provide your input. Both events are open-house meetings.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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On our next episode out tomorrow, we talk Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) with Chair Frank Thornton (Henrico) and Vice Chair Kevin Carroll (Matoaca District - Chesterfield). They talk about what the CVTA does and provide a status update on projects like the The Fall Line Trail.
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Catch Up on the Latest Blog Posts from Chesterfield On Point |
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COVID-related supply chain issues have hampered the production of new cars and passenger trucks, fueling demand for used vehicles and causing significant price increases across the nation.
Chesterfield’s leaders saw it coming, however, and took steps to soften the blow for county residents in advance of the issuance of 2022 personal property tax bills, which are due to be paid by Monday, June 6.
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Mark your Calendars! You are invited to the this year's Mayfaire Festival On Saturday, May 21. Magnolia Grange is celebrating its 200th anniversary throughout 2022. The year-long bicentennial celebration will kick off with the Mayfaire Festival on the grounds of Magnolia Grange.
This free event is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festivities will include hands-on displays of historic arts and crafts, music, and food.
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Chesterfield Cooperative Extension is challenging you to Plant a Row for the Hungry. Plant a few more plants or an extra row in your garden and donate the produce to help feed the hungry in Chesterfield and around RVA.
The Chesterfield Master Gardeners are leading this campaign with collections on Mondays beginning, May 2 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chesterfield Extension Office, 9501 Lori Rd.
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Did you know there are 17 parks in the Matoaca Magisterial District, totaling more than 1,100 acres! Fishing access, canoeing, kayaking, athletic fields, fitness trails, playgrounds and so much more. Check out this this video of an overview of the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation facilities in the Matoaca District.
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Mike Traub from the McDonald’s Corporation was among those recognized by the Chesterfield Community Services Board (Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services) on March 24 during its annual awards presentation thanks to the employment opportunities he provides.
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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week
Be sure to show teachers some love May 2-6 during Teacher Appreciation Week! This is the week that Chesterfield County Public Schools celebrates our new Teachers of the Year and announces our top Teachers of the Year. Check the school system’s social media to see happy moments throughout the week: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Virginia students are required by law to get these vaccines before entering seventh grade:
- Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap): The Tdap vaccine is required by law for all students entering seventh grade.
- Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY): Students are required by law to have one dose of MenACWY vaccine before entering seventh grade.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV): The HPV vaccine is required by law for students entering seventh grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian may elect for their student not to receive the HPV vaccine with no additional paperwork required by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Ask your health-care provider about the benefits of the HPV vaccine.
This vaccine is required for Virginia students before entering 12th grade: A minimum of two doses of meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine are required by law before students enter 12th grade. The first dose should be administered before entering seventh grade. The final dose should be administered before entering 12th grade. Meningococcal vaccines help protect against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease.
Get your vaccines now. Call today to make a wellness appointment with your health-care provider and get your shots updated. Health Department immunizations are available by appointment only for children age 18 and under. To schedule an appointment, call 804-768-7454.
Inform your school. Provide a copy of the immunization record to your high school as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact your school nurse or the Office of Student Health Services at 804-639-1321 or check out these flyers:
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Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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