Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Chesterfield After Hours Kicks Off
At River City Sportsplex!
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Thanks to everyone who came out on Friday night to kick off the After Hours Concert Series at River City Sportsplex! We thank all of you who came out to see Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners and kick off this awesome series in Chesterfield!
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Vera Sworn In As Chesterfield's General
Registrar and Director of Elections
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Missy Vera was sworn in Monday morning as Chesterfield’s new general registrar and director of elections.
Vera had held the position on an acting basis since March, when Constance Hargrove resigned to become general registrar in Pima County, Ariz.
Following Hargrove’s departure, Chesterfield’s electoral board conducted a formal recruitment process before selecting Vera from a field of candidates.
Per the Code of Virginia, Vera will serve out the remainder of Hargrove’s four-year term, which ends in 2023, then she can be reappointed by the electoral board for another four years.
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Board of Supervisors to Hold
Monthly Meeting on Wednesday
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, July 27, in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road, starting with a work session at 2 p.m. and then an evening session that begins at 6 p.m.
An online comment form is available for citizens to submit comments prior the meeting. Agenda highlights include a bond referendum update in the afternoon and the introduction of the county’s new general registrar as well as the new director of accounting in the evening.
The entire meeting, excluding a closed session, will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the county’s YouTube channel.
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Personal Property Tax Grace Period Ends Friday! |
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As a final reminder, the grace period for payment of 2022 Chesterfield County personal property taxes ends this Friday!
Chesterfield provided a grace period this year in response to challenging economic conditions, giving citizens who need it additional time to pay their personal property taxes.
While personal property tax bills were due by June 6, no penalty or interest will be charged if taxes are paid in full by the end of the grace period. This applies only to taxes on personal property, such as cars, passenger trucks, motorcycles, boats and trailers.
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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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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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Despite “back-to-back crises,” the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center’s staff and volunteers keep finding new ways to serve the community. The nonprofit rebranded last year to signify its expanded mission of “fighting hunger and empowering lives.
Learn more about the organization in this week's article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog at https://tinyurl.com/5n77ubbp. While you're there, 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 out tomorrow, 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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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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Virtual Community Meeting Set for Aug. 8 |
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The Chesterfield Planning Department will hold a virtual community meeting on Monday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. regarding proposed code amendments to Section 19.1 – 203 of the Zoning Ordinance (PDF) , which provides that the creation or extension of a public road into an Agricultural (A) zoning district is prohibited.
This ordinance amendment would allow for the creation or extension of a public road should it be approved by the Board of Supervisors as a conditional use or as part of a zoning application.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Chieppa by email at ChieppaR@chesterfield.gov or phone at 804-748-1778.
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Participants in Library's Summer Learning Program Have Until Aug. 6 to Complete Goals! |
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Participants in Chesterfield County Public Library's 2022 Summer Learning Program, Oceans of Possibilities, have less than than two weeks left to complete all reading and activity goals. The deadline is Aug. 6 to be automatically entered into grand prize drawings!
The program has something for all ages, including adults! Each age group has activities designed to encourage exploring, reading, learning and creating.
Many Chesterfield County Public Schools are using CCPL’s Summer Learning Program as their school’s Summer Learning Program. Check with your school to see if participating in this program counts towards your child’s school summer learning requirements.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p9ddfwd
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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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Meet Laya Marie!
Laya Marie is a lovable girl with a fun, bouncy, and energetic personality! She needs to be taught her basic commands as well as needing to be potty-trained.
Laya Marie is playful and she loves toys. Due to her energy level, she would prefer a home in which the family is active. She’d also enjoy a yard to run around in and/or go on walks. She loves other dogs and wants to play! She enjoys wrestling with them. Laya Marie is a 6 month old Pit bull mix. She is not a fan of cats so she needs a home with no kitty friends.
She currently weighs 35 pounds but you can anticipate her reaching 50 pounds when she's fully grown.
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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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Summer meal options increase for children
1-18 years old
With the passage of the federal Keep Kids Fed Act, Chesterfield County schools are expanding summer meal options for children who are 1-18 years old:
- Children no longer have to eat breakfasts and lunches on site.
- Parents or guardians can pick up meals on behalf of their children.
- Curbside pickup of meal bundles is returning for students who are not attending in-person summer school. Meals will be available for pickup 3:30-4:30 p.m. on July 26 (10 days of meals) and Aug. 9 (nine days of meals) at these sites: Ettrick Elementary, Hopkins Elementary, Salem Church Elementary, Tomahawk Creek Middle, Thomas Dale High, Manchester High and Monacan High.
- At summer school sites, breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Thursday through July 21, unless otherwise specified in the list below.
- Texting “food” or “comida” to 304-304 provides information about nearby meal sites.
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Additionally, the Chesterfield Food Bank distributes food at cfboc.org/getfood.
If you have questions, call Food and Nutrition Services at 804-743-3717.
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First day for year-round schools
July 18 was the first day of the new school year for Bellwood and Falling Creek elementaries, Chesterfield County's two year-round schools. Watch this video and enjoy these images to see what a happy day it was! Aug. 22 is the first day of the 2022-23 school year for all other schools in Chesterfield County. Get all the details about school calendars at bit.ly/CCPScals.
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Register for school
Children entering kindergarten this fall or older students who are new to Chesterfield County should register as soon as possible with Chesterfield County Public Schools. School registration details are easy to find at bit.ly/CCPSreg. That site includes lots of helpful links, including a find-my-school widget, school supply lists and transportation details.
It’s summer break now, but back-to-school preparations are underway. Aug. 22 is the first day of the 2022-23 school year for most schools in Chesterfield County. July 18 was the first day of school for our two year-round schools (Bellwood and Falling Creek elementaries). Get all the details about school calendars at bit.ly/CCPScals.
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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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