Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Chesterfield Unveils 2022 Bond Referendum Plan |
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County administration presented Chesterfield's planned bond referendum package to the Board of Supervisors at a work session July 27, then joined officials from Chesterfield County Public Schools to brief local media on the plan the following day.
Beginning Sept. 23 with early voting for the 2022 general election and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, Chesterfield residents will be asked to vote on the Community Facilities Bond Plan to authorize the issuance of $540 million in General Obligation bonds.
If approved by voters, the bond proceeds will fund 26 capital improvement projects in four categories -- schools, public safety, libraries and parks – over the next eight to 10 years.
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Chesterfield Girls Going Back
to Little League Softball World Series!
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For the second consecutive year, a team from Chesterfield will compete for the Little League Softball World Series championship!
With a thrilling 4-3 victory over North Carolina on July 27, Chesterfield defended its Southeast Region title and punched its ticket to the 2022 Little League Softball World Series. This year's event will take place from Aug. 9-15 in Greenville, N.C.
The team of 11- and 12-year-old girls from Chesterfield previously won district and state championships, earning a trip to Warner Robbins, Ga., for the regional tournament.
Chesterfield finished as Little League Softball World Series runner-up last year, falling to Oklahoma in the championship game. Four players from that team are going back to the World Series next week; the remainder of the 2021 team aged out of the Major Division.
The Little League Softball World Series games can be streamed live on ESPN+.
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ABBA: The Concert, Collective Soul and Switchfoot Rock at River City Sportsplex! |
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Thanks to everyone who came out to River City Sportsplex last week for the Chesterfield After Hours concerts! We had big, enthusiastic audiences for both shows!
Tickets are on sale now for the Govt. Mule concert on Friday, Aug. 5. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. For more information, visit afterhoursconcertseries.com.
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Community Meeting on Proposed Park
in Dale District Set for Aug. 10
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On Wednesday, Aug. 10, a community meeting will provide Chesterfield residents an opportunity to learn more and provide input about a proposed new public park, Conifer Road - Anna and Charles Ficke Park, in the Dale District.
The meeting will take place at the Chesterfield Community Development Building, Meeting Rooms A and B, 9800 Government Center Parkway, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Registration Under Way for Fall Session
of Government Citizens Academy!
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The Department of Citizen Information and Resources is excited to announce the fall session of the Chesterfield Government Citizens Academy will be offered on Wednesday morning from 9-11:30 a.m.. beginning Sept. 14 and running through Nov. 9.
Registration is already under way. Those who are interested in taking part in the GCA this fall can sign up until Friday, Sept. 2 by visiting chesterfield.gov/govacademy.
The Government Citizens Academy provides Chesterfield citizens with an opportunity to learn about their local government and participate in interactive sessions. Participants receive a comprehensive look at the how and the why of local government programs. GCA sessions offer an opportunity for participants to learn directly from department leaders, including members from the Board of Supervisors, as well as offer feedback.
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Chesterfield Airport Accepting Donations for
School Supplies Drive Through Aug. 12!
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It’s almost back to school time! To make sure our students are prepared, the Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is hosting a community school supplies drive for Chesterfield County Public School students. Donations are being accepted at a several locations around the county through Friday, Aug. 12.
Suggested items include composition books, pens, pencils, markers, folders, glue, crayons, scissors and index cards.
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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Do you have questions about Chesterfield's new Community Facilities Bond Plan? Our new blog post takes a deep dive into the concept of a bond referendum and how it works so you are well informed when you head to the polls.
Learn more about the upcoming referendum in this week's article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog at https://tinyurl.com/y8psj5zj.
There's also a roundup of items from the July 27 Board of Supervisors meeting at https://tinyurl.com/ycyz838a.
While you're on the site, take a second to subscribe so you receive alerts every time a new post is published.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes of
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On the latest episode, we talk to Janice Stovall and Caitlyn Plaskett about child care in Chesterfield. We go over questions families might have about trying to find a provider and what to look for in that process as well as talking about what to do if you think becoming a provider—either in your own home or with an established daycare—is the right move for you.
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Consuela Wilson Hired as Chesterfield's
New Accounting Director!
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After more than two decades of service to Chesterfield, including the past 20 months as assistant director of accounting, Consuela Y. Wilson has been promoted to lead the county’s Accounting Department.
Wilson was chosen to succeed Donna Arrington, who retired as accounting director June 30.
She began her new assignment on July 11 and was formally introduced at the July 27 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Wilson began her career with Chesterfield in October 2001 as a senior automation analyst. She served as financial systems coordinator from 2007 until 2018, when she was named financial systems manager. She was promoted to assistant accounting director in November 2020.
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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Did you know 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.
Find out more and apply online today at https://tinyurl.com/4pfdd8t3.
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Chesterfield to Celebrate Centenarians! |
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In the coming weeks Chesterfield’s Office of Aging & Disability Services and the Board of Supervisors is planning to recognize and celebrate the county’s centenarians. In order to do that, the county is inviting those turning 100 in 2022 to participate in the festivities by filling out an application.
Centenarians have distinctive experiences and achievements that Chesterfield wants to recognize.
There are two ways for these community treasures to participate in this year’s recognition: Through either mailed certificates and recognition coins and/or acknowledgement at the Board of Supervisors meeting in September.
The 2022 application deadline for either recognition is Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, by 5 p.m.
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Wondering What's in Your Well Water? Cooperative Extension Can Help You Find Out! |
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Chesterfield is offering homeowners on wells an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water. Virginia Cooperative Extension - Chesterfield is offering confidential water testing and education through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.
Water sample kits are available to residents of Chesterfield and surrounding counties at a cost of $65 per kit. Registration is required before Aug. 12 and space is limited.
For residents on county water, Chesterfield Utilities operates a state-certified laboratory, publishes an annual water quality report and addresses any customer concerns free of charge.
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Provide Feedback by Responding to
2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey!
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The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has launched the 2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey — a chance for you to tell us what you like to do outside. Results from the survey will help shape the 2023 Virginia Outdoors Plan.
The survey is accessible through Aug. 15 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/yc6a338v.
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Plant a Row for the Hungry! |
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Virginia Cooperative Extension - Chesterfield is challenging you to Plant a Row for the Hungry. Grow a few more plants or an extra row in your garden and donate the surplus produce to help feed the hungry in Chesterfield and around RVA.
The Chesterfield Master Gardeners are leading this campaign with collections on Mondays (through Oct. 31, excluding holidays) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chesterfield Extension Office, 9501 Lori Rd.
For more information about Plant a Row for the Hungry, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdh323r9.
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Find Quality Child Care Through
New Social Services Program
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The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services (DSS) has launched an initiative to help connect families and child care facilities with quality child care professionals in the community.
Through this new effort, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights DSS hopes to assist residents by providing resources to identify quality child care facilities for their children, along with matching eligible families with financial assistance to assist with child care costs.
It also plans to work within its own network of child care providers in helping them identify candidates to hire at their respective facilities – including providing access to necessary training and resources, and helping people seeking to open their own child care facilities in Chesterfield or Colonial Heights.
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Interested in Being an Anti-Litter Advocate?
Adopt-A-Spot in Chesterfield!
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Let’s work together to protect our environment!
The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful team is part of the county's 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. Chesterfield 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 by email at VonadaC@chesterfield.gov or call 804-717-6136.
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Visit the Chesterfield County Farmer's Market! |
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market is back! Every Wednesday through Sept. 28, come out, support local vendors and enjoy fresh produce and local goods from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The #Cfield Farmers Market is located at 6701 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA. We hope to see you there! |
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Chesterfield Spreads Kindness |
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Did a neighbor recently help unload your groceries? Has a stranger paid for your coffee? Here in #Cfield, random acts of kindness take place each day and we want to hear about them! Visit www.chesterfield.gov/kindness to submit your kindness story for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.
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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:
✅ 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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This is Walter!
He’s a goofy but lovable Walker Hound who is 4 years old and weighs 51 lbs. He is much more handsome in person -- he was far too busy to take portraits!
Walter is super sweet, he wants to learn and luckily he’s motivated by treats! He likes to walk around outside and sniff everything. Walter loves everyone he meets -- including other dogs and didn't seem to mind the kitten he met at the shelter. Walter would make a great family pet!
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If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 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. The shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
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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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Apply online for Social Security benefits |
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Are you aware that you can do much of your business with the U.S. Social Security Administration online? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing online applications and even save your progress to return to later.
You can apply online for:
• Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicare
• Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Throwing open the doors of Chesterfield's new elementary school!
Located in western Chesterfield in the Matoaca District, Moseley Elementary
encompasses 104,621 square feet with space for 900 students. Budgeted for $32.6
million as part of the capital improvement program of Chesterfield County Public Schools, Moseley Elementary was completed on time and under budget. It is the 40th elementary school of central Virginia’s largest school system. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/49vjvj8a
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Back-to-school information
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Helpful registration video: Through Minutes With Merv, #oneCCPS families can get help for a strong start to the school year. This video — https://youtu.be/hYl6CYgMawc — focuses on registering students who have not previously attended Chesterfield County Public Schools. Go to bit.ly/CCPSreg for helpful links, including find-my-school widget, school supply lists and transportation details.
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Start of the year: Aug. 22 is the first day of the 2022-23 school year for Chesterfield County schools that follow a traditional calendar (only Falling Creek and Bellwood elementaries follow a year-round calendar). But some students will not start until Aug. 23 or Aug. 24. Get all the details about school calendars at bit.ly/CCPScals so you know which date your child heads to class.
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Free and reduced-price meals reminder: During the pandemic, the federal government issued a waiver allowing all children to eat for free at school. This meant the application for free or reduced-price meals was not required during this time. However, the federal waiver expired, and families must now complete an application to receive free or reduced-price meals during the 2022-23 school year. All others will pay for meals as they did before the pandemic. Complete the free or reduced price meal application for the 2022-23 school year here in English or here in Spanish. If you need a paper form, contact foodserviceinfo@ccpsnet.net. Note: Children who attend schools that qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision will receive free meals at school during the 2022-23 school year and do not need to complete a free or reduced price meal application.
Immunizations and physicals for new school year
Families have several options for making sure children have the required immunizations and physicals for the 2022-23 school year. Here is helpful information:
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The Chesterfield Health District will hold an appointment-only school vaccination clinic on Aug. 6. Call 804-751-4908 to make an appointment. These flyers in English and in Spanish offer details.
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The Chesterfield Health District recommends that everyone in the region continue to take precautions due to COVID-19. |
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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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