Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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It's Election Day in 4th Congressional District! Polls Will Remain Open Until 7 p.m. |
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For those of you who reside in Chesterfield's 4th U.S. Congressional District voting precincts, today is Election Day!
It's a special election to fill the House seat vacated by the passing of U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin.
Polls will be open today until 7 p.m.
Only voters living within the 4th District portion of the county can participate in the special election.
For more information about how to find your polling place, visit https://tinyurl.com/en7fnhxe.
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Six Chesterfield High School Seniors Awarded
Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarships
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Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools, in partnership with Virginia State University, presented six local high school seniors with Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships last Friday, Feb. 17, during the annual Black History Month Scholarship Recognition Program.
The 2023 scholarship recipients are: Gabriella Baracat, Clover Hill High School; Elena Bland, Cosby High School; Madison Hawley, Thomas Dale High School; Joanne Lin, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School; Conner Reid, Midlothian High School; and William Waid, L.C. Bird High School.
This year’s scholarship essay asked Chesterfield high school seniors to reflect on the 2023 Black History Month theme, “Uniting Today for a Better Tomorrow.” The students’ essays focused on important moments in our history that have united the American people for a better tomorrow and how cultural events and people have impacted their life and community.
The six winners were awarded $2,500 scholarships, with one selected from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and the sixth chosen from a regional governor school.
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Programs Continue Through End of February
as Part of Black History Month Celebration
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There are many engaging events happening in Chesterfield throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month!
Chesterfield and Virginia State University are collaborating this month on a variety of programs designed to explore the diverse heritage of Black Americans, their many accomplishments and their ongoing contributions to our community and nation. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Uniting Today for a Better Tomorrow.”
For a list of all the Black History Month events sponsored by VSU, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Chesterfield County Public Library, visit our Black History Month Celebration webpage.
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Board of Supervisors Convenes Tomorrow
for Monthly Work Session, Business Meeting
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow, Feb. 22, 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.
Meeting agenda highlights include a tourism improvement district presentation and work sessions on the FY2024 budget revenue and the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program.
The entire meeting, excluding the 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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Heads Up, Local Vendors! Farmers Market Accepting Applications for 2023 Season |
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2023 season. We're looking for growers, producers, culinary artists and even food trucks to participate.
The Farmers Market is held at 6707 Mimms Loop every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between May 10 and Sept. 27.
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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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Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll Hosting Community Conversation Next Tuesday |
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Ever wanted the chance to meet face-to-face with your county representatives? Participate in the next Matoaca District Community Conversation.
Join Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin Carroll next Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Clover Hill Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.
The meeting will be capped at 30 participants to allow for more personal, in-depth conversations. To sign up, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mz42jf53.
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Submit Nominations for Chesterfield Community Champions Awards Through March 6 |
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The county's Citizen Information and Resources Department is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Chesterfield Community Champions awards, which honor residents who volunteer their time and resources to effect positive change in their communities.
Chesterfield Community Champions winners will be invited to a Volunteer Recognition Event on April 13 and will be recognized at the April 26 Board of Supervisors meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
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Apply Through March 3 to Participate
in My Chesterfield Academy
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In partnership with the Asian and Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), the county is accepting applications through Friday, March 3 for this year’s installment of My Chesterfield Academy.
This special program is designed to empower residents—particularly those from multicultural communities—and help them understand and navigate Chesterfield government as well as other community resources.
Classes will once again be held monthly from April through December (with a break for July and August) and consist of 15 to 20 participants. In order to take part, individuals must live, play or work in Chesterfield County, but do not have to be U.S. citizens.
The academy consists of seven sessions, held on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., beginning on April 25 and continuing May 30, June 27, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. Upon completion of the academy, graduation will include recognition at a Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Buy Tickets for Kip Moore/Priscilla Block
Concert Beginning This Friday at 10 a.m.
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Attention, country music fans! General admission tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. for the June 3 Chesterfield After Hours concert featuring Kip Moore and special guest Priscilla Block.
Early bird lawn tickets are just $21 apiece through March 2.
All Chesterfield After Hours shows are held at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4ra7z3jb.
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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 more about the collaborative effort that helped the county's Davis Child Advocacy Center earn accreditation from the National Children's Alliance.
Staff were notified of the facility’s accreditation late last month, concluding an exhaustive multiyear process that required partnership with the other agencies that comprise its multidisciplinary teams: the police department, the commonwealth’s attorney’s office, Social Services, Mental Health Support Services, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center, the Victim-Witness Assistance Programs and the Violence Response Team at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital.
The Davis CAC has conducted more than 1,400 forensic interviews of physically or sexually abused children since it opened in January 2018. That number was 384 during fiscal year 2022.
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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 Kevin Carroll, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county, in the Matoaca District and on the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA), which he also chairs.
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Hello there, my name is Bumble!
I'm an adorable, fluffy, short-legged pup with a big personality! I am around a year old. Nobody really knows my breed, but I am on the small side, weighing 30 lbs. Although I'm small, I am mighty. I love to sing the song of my people to you and am quite spunky.
I prefer not to be picked up or restrained for procedures. For this reason, I need a home with no small children. I enjoy the company of other dogs. Hopefully they can keep up with me — I don't have a shy bone in my body!
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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Assist Youth and Adults with Disabilities
Through Therapeutic Recreation
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Have you ever thought of getting involved with Therapeutic Recreation? Do you have a special hobby or talent you would like to share?
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is looking for instructors, volunteers and inclusion coaches to lead and assist with recreation activities, camps and classes in dance, fitness, crafts, hobbies and sports for youth and adults with disabilities.
If you're interested, contact 804-751-4134.
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Chesterfield Health District Encourages
Residents to Complete Community Survey
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The Chesterfield Health District is partnering with Bon Secours, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Human Services, La Casa de Salud, VCU, Immigration Nation LLC, Waymakers, YMCA, Latinos in Virginia Engagement (LIVE) Center and Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation to launch the Chesterfield Community Survey.
The Community Survey will gather information about the health and quality of life of all Chesterfield residents. The data collected will shine a light on the strengths and needs of the community and enable us to identify how these factors differ neighborhood by neighborhood.
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Help Monitor Health of Chesterfield's Waterways by Volunteering With WaterTrends Program |
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Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Learn more about the county's WaterTrends program by watching the video below!
Chesterfield WaterTrends is the county's official citizen water monitoring program. Volunteers perform a variety of water quality tests that gauge the overall health of the county’s waterways.
For more information, click on the image above to watch a video about the program. You can also contact the Department of Environmental Engineering by phone at (804) 748-1920.
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Use Your Library Card to Connect
with Free Online Tutoring Services
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Do you have a student at home who feels overwhelmed with their schoolwork? Chesterfield County Public Library can help!
Use your library card to connect with a FREE online tutor through Brainfuse HelpNow's eLearning program for all ages and levels. Live online tutoring is available every day between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.
HelpNow's features include:
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Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
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Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
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Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
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24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
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Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
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Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series and more!
- Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
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If You Have a Random Act of Kindness
Story, Please Share it With Us
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In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week 2023, Chesterfield is re-launching its Kindness campaign!
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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The Basics Insights Text Messaging Program
Helps Children Reach Their Potential
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Do you have young children in your home? You can help them reach their full potential by signing up for The Basics Insights messaging program.
The Basics Insights messaging program helps parents and caregivers incorporate early childhood learning into everyday routines. Simple, science-based tips and activities support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development from birth through age 5.
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Commissioner of the Revenue Launches
New Citizen Tax Portal
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Attention Chesterfield citizens and business owners! The Commissioner of the Revenue's Office is excited to announce the official opening of the county’s new Citizen Tax Portal.
For those in Chesterfield who need to apply for or renew a business license, review personal property information, apply for tax relief or update their contact information, among many other matters, the portal is the easiest way to get things done.
View a demonstration video by clicking the image above or at https://tinyurl.com/mtubcj56.
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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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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Are you aware that 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.
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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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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!
Watch WCCT on cable, online and on the go. Here's how:
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Celebrate Public Schools Week with us!
Public Schools Week is Feb. 27-March 3. Public schools welcome every child — regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. Click here for more information about how public schools are #HerefortheKids.
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Mingle with CCPS Hall of Famers
- Gene Brown, teacher and administrator
- Ceal Donohue, teacher and administrator
- Dr. Lynda Gillespie, teacher and administrator
- Pete Koste, principal
- Robin Morgan, principal
- Stan Morgan, teacher and coach
- Dr. Marcus Newsome, superintendent
Foundation in partnership with TowneBank. Proceeds will go to support Conexus
for children’s vision.
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Feb. 27 is deadline for openings on advisory committees
Members of Chesterfield County School Board advisory committees are appointed from each magisterial district and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and others. Click here to apply by Feb. 27 if you are eligible and interested in these openings:
- Bermuda District seat on Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Midlothian District seat on Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2025)
- Matoaca District seat on Student Health Advisory Board (partial term ending June 30, 2024)
- Wellness expert (food and nutrition) seat on Student Health Advisory Board (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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