Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Pay Your Taxes Using One of Four Payment Kiosks Around the County |
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The Treasurer’s Office now has four kiosks where residents can pay their taxes this year!
Last Thursday, the county celebrated the opening of a fourth kiosk at the Clover Hill Library just in time for the June 5 tax payment due date.
In addition to the Clover Hill Library kiosk, there are three other locations at the County Admin Building, the North Courthouse Library and at Meadowdale Library. These kiosks are secured payment centers that are available 24 hours a day. All kiosks accept cash, check, credit, or debit.
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A Memorial Day Ceremony: Remembering the Fallen and Honoring Those Who Serve |
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Join Chesterfield County on Memorial Day, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield Historic 1917 Courthouse to honor those who currently serve our country, and to remember our fallen soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
A replica of The Tomb of the Unknown Solider will be on display, as well as a presentation of the changing of the guards, and banners in memory of our fall soldiers. A special thank you to those who are making this event possible!
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Early Voting Information for June Primary Election |
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Early voting for the June Primary Election is underway!
Registered Chesterfield voters can vote:
- Early in-person 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily at the Chesterfield County Registrar’s Office, 9848 Lori Rd., 23832
- Friday, May 5 through Friday, June 16 (Monday – Friday)
- Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, June 17
Early Voting will only be available at the Registrar's Office for the June Primary Election. No other locations will be open for early voting.
To view a complete list of acceptable IDs, please visit the state Department of Election’s Voting In-Person page.
Residents can submit applications in-person or by mail to the Chesterfield County General Registrar’s Office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832
- Registered voters seeking a ballot to vote by mail (absentee ballot) for the June Primary have until 5 p.m. June 9 to submit their application (fax is also an option at 804-751-0822).
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The last day to register to vote, or update existing voter information, to participate in the June Primary is May 30. If you aren't registered to vote, or need to update your existing registration, visit www.chesterfield.gov/5061/Register-to-Vote for more information.
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The Registrar's Office is in great need of Officers of Election for the upcoming June Primary Election on June 20!
Officers of Election are registered voters that play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the election and assisting voters in having a successful and enjoyable voting experience. As an extra incentive, the county is now offering $200 payment for working at the polls on election day in this role.
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See If You Qualify for Access on Demand |
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Searching for some independence? Find yourself having to call on family or friends to get you where you need to be?
Access on Demand is a same day, door-to-door, point-to-point service for citizens registered for mobility services. Destinations must be located within Chesterfield County, unless for work or medical appointments. Each one-way trip is $6 and will be charged to your debit or credit card at the time of pick-up. Ride reservations must be made at least two hours in advance by calling an authorized provider for same-day service.
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Prevent Underage Drinking with the "Talk. They Hear You." National Media Campaign |
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The "Talk. They Hear You." Underage Drinking Prevention National Media Campaign empowers parents and caregivers to talk with children early about alcohol. All month long, we will be sharing conversation topics on our social media platforms to discuss with your teenager and help educate them about how to steer clear of underage drinking.
For more information about the campaign, as well as more resources to use with your own family at home, visit https://bit.ly/3twqf4v.
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Chesterfield After Hours Concert Tickets
Now Available
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★ ANNOUNCING ★
- June 29: The Temptations and the Four Tops
- June 30: Josh Turner
- July 7: Get the Led Out: "A Celebration of the Mighty Zep"
- July 15: Colt Ford and Creed Fisher
- And many more!
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Honoring Chesterfield's Centenarian Veterans |
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May just happens to be Military Appreciation Month AND Older Americans Month, so what better way to celebrate than by honoring our county's centenarian veterans?
All of these gentlemen are over the age of 100 and have served our country during their lifetimes. Not only is it an incredible honor to be able to recognize them, but it is also impressive that they are still around for us to hear about and learn from their stories!
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Honoring Fallen Public Safety Officers |
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Last week, members of Chesterfield County Police and Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, as well as members of the community, gathered outside of the Historic Chesterfield Courthouse and the county's Police Department and Sheriff's Office memorial monuments for a Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty since 1781. May their memory live on forever.
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Plan RVA Needs Your Input! |
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Help Plan RVA plan for the future by completing a survey to identify big ideas that might shape our region. These forces will shape the planning process, Pathways to the Future, which allows our communities to prepare for an uncertain future by exploring multiple possibilities of what might happen. This helps Plan RVA stay prepared and be more resilient by better understanding future opportunities and risks. Take the survey by June 1 by clicking here.
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Say Hello to the New Constituent and Media Services Department! |
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We are proud to announce the creation of our new Constituent and Media Services Department, led by 22-year Chesterfield employee and previous constituent services administrator, Dave Goode!
In his new role, Goode will continue to oversee a Constituent Services office that functions as intermediary for constituent concerns, assists members of the Board of Supervisors with speechwriting, presentations and preparation for special events, develops messaging on critical issues facing the board and other county leaders, and maintains the local government’s compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Along with Assistant Director Teresa Bonifas, Goode also assumes leadership of the county’s Communications and Media team, which keeps residents, businesses and visitors engaged via social media, this weekly e-newsletter, podcast, blog, videos, television broadcasts and by disseminating information through media partners, while also collaborating with other county departments on internal and external communications and crafting strategic messaging for county leaders.
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Watch This Week In Chesterfield |
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community. Each weekly video segment can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Attend a Rain Barrel Workshop |
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Join the James River Soil and Water Conservation District and Chesterfield Environmental Engineering for their next Rain Barrel Workshop!
The next workshop will be held on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. You will gain all the knowledge, tools, and equipment needed to DIY your own barrel (food grade 55-gallon barrel, hose bib, overflow spout, and screen to keep out mosquitos). You can attend this event on your own, but we encourage you to bring a helper - kids are always welcome.
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Catch the Right Connection at the Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference |
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The Chesterfield County Procurement Department is hosting the first Chesterfield Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference on Friday, June 2 at the Thomas R. Fulghum Center in Midlothian (13900 Hull Street Road).
The Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference will offer the opportunity for the vendor community to network with Chesterfield staff including those from both the county government and school division. Staff will be able to share their knowledge and experience of the procurement process with sellers, thereby providing resources, tools, and contacts sellers need in order to make connections.
In addition to networking and searching for opportunities within Chesterfield, vendors will have the opportunity to set up one-on-one appointments with procurement staff to talk about potentially working together now and in the future.
Registration for the event is free and open now through tomorrow, May 17. Refreshments will be provided.
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Join the Chesterfield Historical Society for an Interactive Performance of the 1773 Baptist Preacher Trial on Sunday, June 4 |
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As part of the county’s celebration of the coming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will be holding an interactive performance on Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Historic 1917 Courthouse of the 1773 Baptist Preacher Trial.
In partnership with the Chesterfield County 250th Revolutionary War Committee, this event will allow attendees to experience the trial that led Americans on the path toward religious freedom:
“The year is 1773, a minister must obtain an official license from British Crown authorities to preach in public. Archibald Cary, the magistrate of Chesterfield County, is arresting individuals who openly break this law. Citizens across the countryside begins to question the Crown’s authority to regulate religious teachings.”
Registration is required due to limited seating. Because the Historic 1917 Courthouse is an active court, a headcount with names of those attending is required for this historically-accurate portrayal.
Those interested in attending or those who have questions should contact the Chesterfield Historical Society at (804) 796-7121 or via email at [email protected]
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn about the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s (CVWMA) current curbside recycling contract that is set to expire soon.
Chesterfield has developed a multifaceted plan to increase access to recycling countywide under a new privatized model.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to Carolyn Sears of the Chesterfield County Public Library to look at ways libraries have changed in recent years, the vast programming the CCPL offers, the ways the community has embraced and relied on the library facilities, and much more.
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Say Hello to Brandy, for the second week in a row!
Yes that's right, Brandy is still available! Brandy absolutely loves adventures! She will bring energy and lots of doggy smiles to your life. Brandy is playful and enjoys the company of other dog friends. Want some puppy kisses!? Brandy loves to show you affection and always wants to be with her people. Aren't her little forehead wrinkles the cutest!? She is a Pitbull mix, around a year old, and weighs 45 pounds.
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. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Learn About Opportunities to Comment
on Draft of New Zoning Ordinance
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In fall 2019, Chesterfield issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking the services of qualified professionals to assist the county in a comprehensive rewrite of its Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 19.1 of the Chesterfield County Code. The Zoning Ordinance serves as the primary tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
While the Comprehensive Plan itself has changed over time to reflect the growth and development vision for county, much of the core content of the current Zoning Ordinance remains unchanged since the 1970s. A comprehensive rewrite is under way to fully implement the future vision.
Hear from county staff about the opportunity to review and comment on draft residential and agricultural districts by clicking on the video above or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/msr9r9ms.
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Be Mindful of Local Ordinance Requirements for Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas |
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Did you know a maximum of six chicken hens may be kept on a residentially zoned property with restrictions?
Chickens are always to be housed in a coop with an attached outside run and must have tops that are securely enclosed with wire mesh or similar material. Chickens running loose inside someone’s fence is not permitted. The chicken coop and run must meet a setback of 25 feet from property lines. Other fowl such as ducks, geese, swans, etc. are prohibited.
It is not permitted to have stock farm animals on residentially zoned property without a conditional use permit and roosters are prohibited in residentially zoned areas.
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If You Have a Random Act of Kindness
Story, Please Share it With Us
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Random acts of kindness take place around the county every day – and we want to hear about (and celebrate) them. Whether it’s paying it forward in the coffee shop line, or having kindness shown from a friend or stranger, stories of kindness can spread far and wide.
This initiative is focused on celebrating all of the thoughtful things citizens are already doing for each other, while also encouraging you to go out and do something kind for a friend, family member, neighbor, coworker or even someone you have never met before.
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Adopt-A-Spot Provides Opportunities
to Keep Chesterfield Beautiful
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Interested in being an antilitter advocate? Adopt-A-Spot in Chesterfield County! Let’s work together to protect our environment.
The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful team is a part of the 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. The county 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 at [email protected] or call 804-717-6136.
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Concerned About Lead Paint in Your Home? Apply for Free Assessment and Abatement Program |
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A child’s brain grows rapidly during the first five years of life. Research shows lead exposure can harm a child’s health and brain development.
Children can be directly exposed to this hazard if they live in an older home that contains old lead-based paint, typically built before 1978. Lead-based paint can peel and crack into tiny pieces creating dust that children breath in or swallow.
Fortunately, lead exposure is preventable.
Chesterfield County’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program was created to protect children five years and younger and expectant mothers from lead exposure. In partnership with our non-profit partner, project:HOMES, families may qualify for a free lead hazard assessment and household repairs to remove lead exposure from their homes. No county staff will enter your home. This program has serviced several homes and is currently repairing others in Chesterfield that have lead-based paint.
If you’re a caregiver of younger children in an older home, you may also qualify for this program. For more information, please contact Emily Hurley by emailing [email protected] or calling 804-718-0517.
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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:
✅ 2022 State of the County
✅ 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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Chesterfield County High Schools to Graduate May 22-26
More than 4,700 Chesterfield County students will receive high school diplomas during graduation ceremonies May 22-26:
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Class of 2023 students and families are invited to share their best graduation images (big smiles, happy signs, hat tosses and more) at bit.ly/CCPSgrads.
- #CCPS23 is the hashtag to use on social media with graduation images. Chesterfield County Public Schools will share images via social media throughout graduation season.
While in-person attendance at graduations is by invitation only, every ceremony will be livestreamed via the Chesterfield County Public Schools YouTube channel (@ccpsva). Here is the schedule:
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May 26 is the Deadline for Openings on Advisory Committees
Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way community members connect with their local schools. Advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and others interested in helping Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of creating a better tomorrow. Advisory committee members who are appointed by the School Board must reside in the district they represent.
Under Virginia’s open government requirements, meetings are generally required to be held in person. If you are unable to meet in person, please note that in your application under “availability for meeting attendance.” For more information about specific committees or to apply, go to bit.ly/BdCom.
Click the application button at bit.ly/BdCom to apply by May 26 if you are eligible and interested in these openings:
Audit and Finance Committee
- Clover Hill District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
- Midlothian District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
- Midlothian District (partial term ending June 30, 2025)
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
- Clover Hill District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Dale District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Midlothian District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Gifted Education Advisory Committee (Parent representatives must have a child participating in the school division’s gifted education program at the time of appointment.)
- Bermuda District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Clover Hill District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Dale District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Matoaca District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Student Health Advisory Board (Parent representatives must have a child participating in a special education program within the school division at the time of appointment. Wellness experts may be appointed from any magisterial district but should be subject matter experts with experience in the field.)
- Bermuda District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Dale District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Matoaca District (partial term ending June 30, 2024)
- Wellness expert on employee wellness (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Wellness expert on family wellness (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
- Wellness expert on student wellness (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Special Education Advisory Committee
- Clover Hill District (August 1, 2023, to July 30, 2026)
- Matoaca District (August 1, 2023, to July 30, 2026)
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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