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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Upcoming Budget Community Meetings |
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Interested in learning about the county's proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program?
All five board members are hosting community meetings for their respective magisterial district at the county's Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Meetings will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
All meetings will also be streamed via Facebook Live and YouTube, and broadcast on the county's television station, WCCT (Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28). Anyone attending virtually may submit comments and questions in the Facebook Live comments feed.
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Board of Supervisors Roundup |
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In case you missed the March 11 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:
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
- Concert Series Relocation
- New Animal Shelter
- Otterdale Road Widening
- Much More!
If you'd like to watch excerpts from the Board of Supervisors meeting, head to our YouTube page at https://bit.ly/2YeKAQA.
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Catch Up on the Latest Blog Posts from Chesterfield On Point |
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Mindful of the impact of inflation and rising property assessments on household finances, Chesterfield leaders remain intentional in their efforts to mitigate the local tax burden on all 365,000 county residents to the greatest degree possible.
As a result, the proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget presented Wednesday by County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey has been balanced against the most sweeping array of tax relief measures in Chesterfield’s history, totaling approximately $52 million.
Here is a breakdown of the tax cuts that have been incorporated into the financial plan, which is expected to be voted on by the Board of Supervisors in April.
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Following a March 8 community meeting, County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey presented a multi-faceted approach to address ongoing citizen concerns about the operations of a construction demolition debris landfill in the western Route 360 corridor. |
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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On episode 13, we talk to Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Sal Luciano of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS about PulsePoint, an exciting new program that gives everyday people the chance to save a life. In this episode, Luciano explains how PulsePoint works, why it can play such a critical role in emergency response, what county residents need to know to get involved, and much more.
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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Neil Luther IV Named County's
New Director of Parks and Recreation
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Luther, a Chesterfield resident who got his start in Parks and Recreation with the county before spending the past decade in the same position in Henrico County, will begin his new role effective March 21.
“Chesterfield is my home,” Luther said. “I’m really excited to come back and take this position in a community where I’ve made my home for the last 20 years.”
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Otterdale Road Closure and Detour Now in Effect |
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Phase 1 of the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvement Project began on Monday, March 14, 2022. Here's what this means for residents who live along or frequent the area:
- Horsepen Creek (Crossing 1) will be closed through October 2022.
- Residents living in Westerleigh and Summer Lake must turn left onto Otterdale Road to reach Genito Road.
- Residents living in Otterdale Pointe and Beckenham must turn right onto Otterdale Road to reach Genito Road.
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Happening Wednesday: Virtual Public Meeting
for Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan
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A virtual public meeting regarding the Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. A draft plan will be reviewed with a focus on the regional and local mitigation actions that will reduce the risks posed by natural hazards. Register for the webinar by clicking here.
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Are You Interested in Learning
More About Preparedness?
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Courses that are being offered include:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Financial Emergency Preparedness
- FEMA's You are the Help Until Help Arrives
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A Heartwarming #CfieldKindness Story |
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“A very kind and generous woman paid for all of my groceries yesterday morning in the Kroger off of Hull Street. I don't usually shop there and didn't realize they didn't accept Apple Pay. I went to the car to get my card and when I came back in was told all of my groceries had been paid for. I asked who paid for them but was told that she'd already left.
A true act of kindness from one woman to another, and on National Women’s Day no less. I was so touched, and my hope is that she will somehow see this and know how appreciated she is.”
Thank you, Chelsea R. for submitting this story! If you or someone you know would like to submit a kindness story for a chance to be featured on our social media pages, please visit www.chesterfield.gov/kindness.
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Calling All Community Partners! |
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Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield are seeking groups and organizations to help collect new, unopened packages of children’s diapers and wipes the entire month of March. All diapers sized newborn through 6 and pullups will be accepted. These donations will assist hundreds of families across the #Cfield and Colonial Heights.
To learn how your group or organization can sign up, click here.
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Deadline Approaching to Register for
Government Citizens Academy
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Calling all Chesterfield residents! Register TODAY for the Government Citizens Academy.
Chesterfield County is now accepting applications online for the spring 2022 session, which will be offered on Thursday evenings March 24 - May 19. The academy is free to all participants.
The GCA 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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Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame |
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Nominations are now open for the 2022 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community!
Nominations are due by Friday, April 1.
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Now Accepting Applications for
My Chesterfield Academy
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Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), is now accepting applications for My Chesterfield Academy, a special program designed to empower residents, especially those from multicultural communities, to understand and navigate #Cfield government as well as other community resources.
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Meet the Chesterfield County LibraryBots! |
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The students designed and built a robot and are now competing in competitions. Their impressive showings have secured them a spot in the District Championship in April.
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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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This handsome boy is Neo!
He is a young Shepherd mix, about two years old and weighs around 48 lbs. Neo is very athletic and loves being outside.
Want a walking partner, he's your guy! He loves to explore and sniff all the smells the outdoors have to offer. He could care less about treats and toys- he's more into people! Neo can be a bit dominant so, as always, a meet and greet is a must. He probably wouldn't do well with smaller dogs.
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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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Nominate a Hall of Famer
Do you know a Chesterfield County Public Schools star? Everyone is invited to nominate former employees and volunteers who made a significant difference in Chesterfield County Public Schools. To nominate someone, just fill out the simple online form at bit.ly/CCPShall. March 31 is the nomination deadline. Questions? Contact the Family and Community Engagement Office at 804-639-8690, ext. 1111.
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Learning With You connects with multicultural community
Learning With You is designed to help members of the multicultural community connect with Chesterfield County Public Schools. This free, four-part program is part of CCPS on the Go! Participants will get an overview of the school division, then take a deeper dive into topics like budgeting, instruction, operations and long-range planning. This is an opportunity to develop an understanding of all the components of one of the largest school divisions in the nation. Each Learning With You gathering will take place 6-8:30 p.m. at the School Board Administration Building, located at 9900 Krause Road:
- April 27: overview of school division, strategic plan and School Board
- May 4: operations
- May 12: school leadership and student support services
- May 18: opportunities for students
Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking multicultural leaders who are connected to
their communities to participate in Learning With You, share what they learn
about Chesterfield County Public Schools and recommend participants for future
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County Indoor Mask Policy for Employees and Residents:
With the number of new COVID-19 cases, positivity percentage and hospitalization rates falling dramatically in the county, as well as updated guidance from the CDC, Chesterfield County amended its policy on the use of face coverings in the public buildings.
Effective as of Feb. 28, 2022, the wearing of masks indoors in county facilities is optional for employees and citizens without illness symptoms, a positive test or recent exposure to someone with COVID-19.
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Access Your Vaccination Card:
- 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!
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Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
Vaccinations:
- 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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Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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