Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Board of Supervisors Approves FY2023
General Fund Budget
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a $905.5 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2023, balancing increased investment in education and public safety against a broad package of tax relief measures designed to mitigate the impact of inflation on household finances.
“I think what you see on behalf of this board is a commitment to meeting our obligations as relates to keeping our community safe and keeping our children educated,” said Chris Winslow, chair of the Board of Supervisors.
The largest share of the general fund, $347.7 million, is allocated to Chesterfield County Public Schools – an increase of $18 million over the current fiscal year that ends June 30.
That includes $36 million to raise the starting salary for teachers from $46,000 to $49,481 for the 2022-23 school year and make corresponding adjustments to the pay scales of about 6,500 school-based employees.
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Upper Magnolia Community Meeting - April 14 |
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A community meeting will be held Thursday, April 14 to give Chesterfield residents an opportunity to provide input and learn more about the Upper Magnolia Green rezoning project.
Chesterfield County Planning Commission Chair Tommy Owens is hosting a community meeting at Cosby High School, located at 14300 Fox Club Parkway. The meeting will be a thorough review of the Upper Magnolia Green rezoning project and proffers. County staff will be on hand for breakout sessions to discuss certain topics of interest and answer citizens’ questions.
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Catch Up on the Latest Blog Posts from Chesterfield On Point |
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If you were awakened at 2:30 a.m. by the sound of smoke alarms activating, would you know how to get yourself and all family members quickly and safely out of a burning house? If the answer is “no,” you need to have a plan.
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Northern and Southern Area
Convenience Centers Closed Sunday, April 17
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The Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, April 17 in observance of the Easter holiday. To view the full schedule, visit: http://www.chesterfield.gov/landfill
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Participate in Family-Friendly
Home Fire Safety Challenges
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Is your family prepared in the event of a fire? Follow Chesterfield County Fire and EMS and Chesterfield County on Facebook for ways to keep your family safe and plan to participate in two family-friendly social media challenges during the month of April!
During the week of April 11, participate in our home fire safety scavenger hunt! We are challenging residents to complete four daily tasks (April 11- 14) for an opportunity to receive the grand prize of dinner from Dante’s Pizza delivered to your home by Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Additionally, winners will be chosen each day for a prize pack courtesy of Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Winners will be randomly selected and to qualify for the grand prize, you must participate in each of the daily tasks.
During the week of April 18, participate in our home fire escape plan contest! We are challenging #Cfield families to create a home fire escape plan! After creating the plan, participants will take a photo with the plan and post it in comments section of the Facebook post. We will randomly select a winner who will receive dinner from Dante’s Pizza delivered to your home by Chesterfield Fire and EMS.
*All qualified winners must be Chesterfield County residents.
Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information and how to participate!
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Calling Volunteers For an Earth Day Cleanup! |
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In celebration of Earth Day 2022 and National Volunteer Week, the Chesterfield County Department of Environmental Engineering and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation are calling on volunteers and groups for a trash cleanup in Chesterfield.
Volunteers or groups can participate in self-directed and self-scheduled cleanups anytime during the week of Earth Day, Sunday, April 17 through Saturday, April 23.
Volunteers will meet at one of five designated areas to pick up litter:
• River City Sportsplex
• Mid-Lothian Mines
• Falling Creek Ironworks Park
• Dutch Gap Conservation Area
• Radcliffe Conservation Area
To register as an individual or group, contact Environmental Outreach Coordinator Lorne Field at 804-748-1920. The last day to register for a cleanup will be Wednesday, April 20.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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We talk to Allyson Butler, a prevention specialist with Chesterfield County’s Mental Health Support Services, about the “Don’t Be an Accidental Drug Dealer” campaign and the role that accidental access can have. As part of this initiative, the county is providing free prescription drug disposal pouches and locking bags to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis so those medications don’t fall into the hands of anyone who shouldn’t have them.
For exclusive content and to listen to the podcast directly on Facebook, make sure you follow our Chesterfield Behind the Mic Facebook page!
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Medication Take-Back Event at Two
Chesterfield Locations
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You can prevent drug abuse and misuse in your home. The Chesterfield County Police Department is encouraging residents to safely dispose of expired and unneeded medications at two locations on April 30.
A Medication Take-Back event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Tyler is becoming Brightpoint (13101 Jefferson Davis Highway) and at Wegmans (12501 Stone Village Way).
Residents are urged to leave medications in their original containers.
Needles, syringes, and other sharp objects won’t be accepted at the event.
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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 calenders for the Chesterfield shred and e-cycling event on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at Westchester Commons Mall.
*This event is open to Chesterfield County residents only!*
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Privately Operated Landfill Comment Portal |
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After a community meeting last month, we are taking steps to help facilitate an ongoing dialogue between our residents and the management at Skinquarter Landfill, a privately operated landfill in western Chesterfield. A new comments portal is now available for residents to provide concerns and questions directly to the facility operators and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Submit comments and feedback here: https://www.chesterfield.gov/5622/Privately-Operated-Landfills
The new webpage, which is part of the Environmental Stewardship website, will also serve as a repository for public information related to the landfill’s daily operations – including inspection reports and an odor management plan mandated by DEQ. The county will update the webpage as new information becomes available.
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Request Your Board Member to Speak! |
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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.
Request Your Board Member to Speak
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors members welcome invitations to engage with their constituents on many topics either specific to their respective magisterial districts or countywide. Speaking to groups or at events or functions is one of the many ways the county’s elected leaders stay informed, stay connected to the communities they serve and receive important feedback.
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Register to Participate in the Summer
Chesterfield Police Citizens Academy
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Do you want to learn more about your police department in 2022? The Chesterfield County Police Department is calling for applications to participate in the Summer Citizens Police Academy. This Citizens Academy session, which will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. from May 12 through June 23, is one of five Citizens Academy sessions this year.
Academy participants will:
- Learn about specialized police units, including forensics, K-9 and SWAT
- Conduct traffic stop scenarios with the Traffic Safety Section
- Ride with a police officer on patrol (if desired)
- Participate in scenarios (if desired)
- Learn about officer accountability from the Office of Professional Standards and County Attorney
Participants must be adults and reside, own a business or belong to a civic organization within Chesterfield County.
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Community Services Board Honors Local Partners |
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The GFWC Worthington Woman's Club 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 in part to its work with Families First. |
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Refugee Resources Available to
Chesterfield Residents
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Chesterfield County’s Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion - Multi-Cultural Services provides access to resources, key information and a variety of engagement opportunities to the diverse population of multicultural, immigrant, and refugee residents who call Chesterfield County home.
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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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If you are looking for a super sweet dog, look no further than Lady.
This girl has it all. She is a 2-year-old Pittie mix and weighs about 65lbs. She is such a happy dog and absolutely loves spending time with people.
She can be dog selective so a cautious meet and greet is a must. We do think Lady might be housebroken and she responds well to commands!
She may do best in a home without small children as she is a bundle of energy at times.
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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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Summer opportunities for students
Fill in learning gaps. Strengthen skills. Get ahead. Whatever your motivation, summer school can help make summer count!
Summer school registration is open for Chesterfield County students with opportunities for prekindergarten through high school. In-person classes meet June 27-July 21; CCPSOnline classes run June 20-July 28. Details and registration links are available at bit.ly/CCPSsummer. Make your move today: April 29 is the CCPSOnline deadline. June 1 is the deadline to register for most PK-8 summer opportunities and for non-graded courses through CCPSOnline.
Most summer school opportunities are free. There are costs for CCPSOnline courses and for camps; details are provided when registering.
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Kindergarten opportunity
Have you heard about this summer opportunity for incoming kindergartners? Chesterfield County Public Schools invites all incoming kindergartners to a free, in-person, school readiness program this summer. To get onboard, families must act before June 1 to complete 2022-23 kindergarten registration (including immunizations); kindergarten registration starts at bit.ly/CCPSkinder then continues at the school your child will attend. After completing kindergarten registration, families can register for the summer program at bit.ly/CCPSsummer before June 1.
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Camps
Give it a go! Summer camps offer a chance to explore new areas. Register at bit.ly/CCPSsummer before June 1:
Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) introduces cake wars, CSI, battlebots, motor sports, top chef, vet tech and more to rising fifth- through eighth-graders. Two sessions are offered: June 6-9 at CTC@Hull and June 13-16 at CTC@Courthouse. Tuition is $150 per session.
Cultural Arts Camp includes visual arts, music, world language, STEAM and PE for rising first- through sixth-graders. Two sessions are offered for this Monday-Thursday camp: June 27-July 7 at Swift Creek Elementary and July 11-21 at Bettie Weaver Elementary. Tuition is $165 per session.
Team MAGIK (Mental Athletic Growth in Kids) basketball camp offers rising fifth- through eighth-graders opportunities to improve basketball skills and develop teamwork, discipline and persistence. Four sessions are offered at Midlothian Middle: June 27-30, July 5-7, July 11-14 and July 18-21. Tuition is $65 per session.
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County Indoor Mask Policy for Employees and Residents:
Wearing masks indoors in county facilities is optional for employees and citizens who do not display symptoms, have had a recent exposure to someone with COVID-19 or tested positive.
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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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