1. Chesterfield Judges Travis Williams and Curtis Hairston

    After their historic appointments, Chesterfield judges hope to blaze a trail for others to follow

    Posted on February 6, 2023

    On Oct. 1, 2021, Curtis Hairston and Travis Williams became the first two Black men to be sworn in as full-time judges in Chesterfield’s General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts, respectively. Read on...
  2. BOS Roundup Graphic

    Board of Supervisors Roundup

    Posted on January 26, 2023

    In case you missed the Jan. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting Read on...
  3. New townhomes for sale in a Chester neighborhood

    Even amid interest rate hikes, demand for housing is driving increase in real estate assessments

    Posted on January 25, 2023

    Assessments have risen by a countywide average of 8.82% since January 2022. That’s a drop of three percentage points from last year’s 11.92% increase, which broadly aligns with what many other localities are experiencing across the United States Read on...
  4. Artist&#39s rendering of four-lane Woolridge Road

    Woolridge Road improvements part of plan to address population growth in western Chesterfield

    Posted on January 23, 2023

    Chesterfield is planning to widen an existing 1.2-mile section of Woolridge Road from two to four lanes – with a 15-foot grass median, sidewalk and 10-foot shared-use path – between Genito and Lacoc roads Read on...
  5. Drone on landing pad at Chester park

    Eyes on the sky: Drone park provides safe place for Chesterfield residents to enjoy model aviation

    Posted on January 9, 2023

    If you recently purchased a drone or received one as a holiday gift, Chesterfield has a place for you to fly it. It's a 3-acre grass field behind the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy, 15501 Harrowgate Road. Read on...
  6. 2023 Board of Supervisors chair and vice chair

    Carroll, Ingle elected to lead Chesterfield Board of Supervisors in 2023

    Posted on January 4, 2023

    Board holds annual organizational meeting to choose chair and vice chair, as well as approving meeting schedule for this year Read on...
  7. 2022 Year in Review - Blog Graphic

    2022: The Year in Review

    Posted on December 30, 2022

    With another new year on the horizon, take a look back at Chesterfield County's highlights from the past 12 months Read on...
  8. Enterprise Land Management logo

    'A monumental step forward': ELM streamlines Chesterfield's review of development plans

    Posted on December 22, 2022

    Launched fully in February 2021, Enterprise Land Management is a customized, comprehensive software system for completing administrative functions in planning, zoning and development, permitting and inspections, utility connections and code enforcement Read on...
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