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Recreational improvements aim to enhance residents' quality of life, diversify economy
Posted on November 16, 2023
New Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Department (SV&E) is leading collaborative efforts to reinforce Chesterfield's reputation as an ideal place to live, work, play and stay. Read on... -
'We don’t know them all, but we owe them all': Chesterfield honors its military veterans
Posted on November 13, 2023
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace, the first woman and person of color to serve as the Commanding General of the 91st Training Division, delivered the keynote address at Chesterfield's annual Veterans Day Ceremony last Saturday. Read on... -
For Leonard family, serving the community isn't just what they do; it's who they are
Posted on November 9, 2023
Twin sisters' recent Life Save Awards are the latest recognition for a Chesterfield family that has dedicated more than 40 years to helping people Read on... -
From slave to supervisor: Cornelius Mimms overcame hardships to make history in Chesterfield
Posted on October 30, 2023
Chesterfield Historical Society's African American History Committee sheds light on Mimms' life, accomplishments and contributions as part of new permanent exhibit unveiled last Saturday at county museum Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on October 26, 2023
In case you missed the Oct. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Transportation Update: Learn about ongoing and planned roadway improvements in Chesterfield
Posted on October 23, 2023
Chessa Walker, interim director for the Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT), recently gave a presentation to the Board of Supervisors about transportation improvements that are either under way or in various stages of planning Read on... -
Haunted Chesterfield: Historic buildings known for paranormal happenings
Posted on October 17, 2023
Several groups of paranormal investigators have documented ghostly activities at different locations in the county. This is by no means an exhaustive accounting of those sites. Read on...
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Triple-AAA bond rating will save Chesterfield $20 million on 2022 referendum projects
Posted on July 14, 2023
The bond referendum will provide $375 million for school capital projects and $165 million for the county over the next five to seven years. Read on... -
Pending Bond Issuance Positions Chesterfield to Begin Work on 2022 Referendum Projects
Posted on June 12, 2023
With Triple-AAA bond rating secured, county will save millions of dollars by borrowing at the lowest available interest rates to fund much-needed capital improvements. Read on... -
With backing from local hoteliers, Chesterfield establishes dedicated funding source for tourism
Posted on May 3, 2023
Effective July 1, hotels and motels with more than 41 rooms will pay an assessment equivalent to 2% of their gross short-term rental revenue for the next 10 years. Revenue from the Tourism Improvement District will be used to bolster local tourism. Read on... -
Adoption of new ordinance positions Chesterfield to refund surplus real estate tax revenue
Posted on April 7, 2023
Wednesday's action applies to both this year – accommodating a planned 5% rebate on June real estate tax bills – and future years at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors Read on... -
Board of Supervisors approves fiscal year 2024 budget, capital improvement program
Posted on April 5, 2023
The budget, which totals $1.94 billion, continues a multiyear process to alleviate acute pay compression and maintain employees’ salaries in a market competitive position. It is also balanced against more than $38 million in comprehensive tax relief. Read on... -
Construction funding for Phase I of Powhite Parkway Extension included in proposed FY24 budget
Posted on March 30, 2023
The 2.25-mile project will widen the last existing section of Powhite Parkway to four lanes, extend it to Woolridge Road and construct an interchange at Charter Colony Parkway, as well as overpasses on Brandermill and Watermill parkways. Read on... -
The power of 'and': Proposed FY24 budget balances investment in core services, tax relief
Posted on March 7, 2023
The proposed FY24 budget totals $1.94 billion, an increase of 9.4% from the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, it is balanced against a comprehensive tax relief package totaling nearly $37 million. Read on... -
Myth busting: Getting to the facts about Chesterfield's support for public education
Posted on March 20, 2023
As the Board of Supervisors prepares to hold public hearings on the county’s proposed FY2024 budget Wednesday, we think it’s an ideal time to dispel some pervasive misinformation about school funding in Chesterfield Read on...
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Great housing, just better priced: Watermark Gardens offers affordability to 55-and-over population
Posted on September 8, 2023
During a time of soaring costs, Surber Development's new 80-unit apartment complex on Route 10 is expanding Chesterfield's stock of quality affordable housing at a fraction of market-rate rents Read on... -
LEGO Breaks Ground on New Chesterfield Facility
Posted on April 14, 2023
The company's lone U.S. plant represents a $1 billion capital investment and will create more than 1,760 jobs Read on...
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Great housing, just better priced: Watermark Gardens offers affordability to 55-and-over population
Posted on September 8, 2023
During a time of soaring costs, Surber Development's new 80-unit apartment complex on Route 10 is expanding Chesterfield's stock of quality affordable housing at a fraction of market-rate rents Read on... -
At more than 100 parties, community and police embrace spirit of National Night Out
Posted on August 2, 2023
Launched in August 1984, annual event has expanded with participation by thousands of neighborhoods from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide every year on the first Tuesday of August. Read on... -
Through her tireless research, Ross unearths 'full story' of African Americans in Chesterfield
Posted on July 20, 2023
2023 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee Profile: Audrey Ross Read on... -
After long career as pediatric nurse, Hudgens' passion for serving her community endures
Posted on July 10, 2023
2023 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee Profile: Linda Hudgens Read on... -
Chesterfield’s Historic Connection to the Juneteenth Holiday
Posted on June 14, 2023
Did you know Black soldiers stationed in Chesterfield County were on the ground in Texas as slaves finally found out about their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation? Read on... -
On Memorial Day, Chesterfield came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Posted on May 30, 2023
Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia jointly marked this year’s Memorial Day observance with the construction of a replica of Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sarcophagus. Read on... -
'One of the lucky ones': 80 years later, Loria reflects on experiences as Holocaust survivor
Posted on April 26, 2023
Amid new global wave of anti-Semitism, internationally recognized expert in virology and immunology feels a sense of duty to educate people about that horrific period in our history. Read on... -
Inaugural Earth Day Festival highlights Chesterfield's commitment to environmental stewardship
Posted on April 14, 2023
Tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, the fun, family-friendly event will bring together county departments, businesses, nonprofits and residents in a celebration of safeguarding our natural resources. Read on...
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On time and under budget: Chesterfield building on success in new school construction
Posted on August 23, 2023
Since 2018, Chesterfield has opened nine new elementary schools, a new middle school and a two-story middle school addition. Several more schools are on the way in the coming years to meet the needs of a growing community. Read on... -
Inaugural Stegmaier fellow shares late county administrator's passion for public service
Posted on August 18, 2023
Christopher Newport University graduate Mary Romanello began work July 10 as part of Chesterfield's new two-year fellowship program, which was created in memory of longtime county employee James J.L. "Jay" Stegmaier Read on... -
Fueled by sense of urgency, Chesterfield leaders accelerated timetable for new middle school
Posted on August 9, 2023
Chesterfield breaks ground on 13th middle school, a three-story facility that will increase countywide capacity by 1,800 seats and provide much-needed relief to Tomahawk Creek Middle Read on... -
From zero to 40: Growth of dedicated courts reflects pickleball's popularity in Chesterfield
Posted on July 25, 2023
Since 2015, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation has converted tennis courts into 40 dedicated public pickleball courts, meeting demand from a large, passionate group of local players Read on... -
Chesterfield 'flips the switch' on solar energy generation at county, school buildings
Posted on June 21, 2023
Initial phase of project will install solar panels on 11 public facilities across the county, effectively offsetting more than 76,000 tons of carbon dioxide with clean, renewable energy. Read on... -
Chesterfield working with federal and state officials to fund final phase of Powhite Extension
Posted on June 7, 2023
During recent helicopter tour, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller got a firsthand look at peak-hour traffic on southbound Route 288 and the western Route 360 corridor. Read on... -
JACK be quick: Treasurer's Office opens fourth automated payment kiosk at Clover Hill Library
Posted on May 11, 2023
The kiosk, known as JACK (Justified Automated Collections Kiosk), is fluent in both English and Spanish. Residents can use it by either looking up their account number in the system, searching by address, or scanning a bar code found on their bill. Read on... -
Tuesday Night Lights: Chesterfield dedicates Swift Creek Middle's refurbished athletic facility
Posted on May 10, 2023
The $535,000 project included resurfacing the school’s ¼-mile track and jump pit runway, alleviating drainage issues, replacing irrigation and planting a new Bermuda grass playing surface, as well as installation of state-of-the-art LED lighting. Read on...
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In case of emergency, here's how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield
Posted on August 28, 2023
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With CVTA's blessing, GRTC preparing to extend bus service westward along Midlothian Turnpike
Posted on August 15, 2023
Expansion of Route 1A is part of the local transit company's Regional Public Transportation Plan for fiscal year 2024, which began July 1 Read on... -
'I wouldn't have survived': Mental health services saved Chesterfield resident's life
Posted on May 25, 2023
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Nicholas Pappas shares his story about overcoming severe depression and anxiety and helping others do the same through service to county's Community Services Board Read on... -
Private sector competition, public enhancements increasing access to recycling and cutting costs
Posted on May 12, 2023
Chesterfield restoring seven-day operations at its northern and southern convenience centers, placing large recycling collection bins at six public parks: Horner, Huguenot, Rockwood, Daniel, Goyne and Dodd. Read on... -
Diaper Drive 2023: Mission Accomplished!
Posted on May 1, 2023
This year's event records its largest haul of diapers for Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield Read on...
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Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on November 17, 2023
In case you missed the Nov. 15 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on October 26, 2023
In case you missed the Oct. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on September 29, 2023
In case you missed the Sept. 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on August 24, 2023
In case you missed the Aug. 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on July 28, 2023
In case you missed the July 26 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on June 30, 2023
In case you missed the June 28 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on... -
Chesterfield Hosts Largest Post-Pandemic Gathering of Fort Gregg-Adams Civilian Military Council
Posted on June 6, 2023
The CMC is a collection of several municipalities across Central Virginia that work with the military installation to help current and former soldiers become acclimated to civilian life with programs and opportunities in their respective communities. Read on... -
Board of Supervisors Roundup
Posted on May 26, 2023
In case you missed the May 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting Read on...
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International soccer friendly showcases River City Sportsplex as high-quality event venue
Posted on July 27, 2023
With thousands of fans singing, blowing horns, pounding drums and waving flags from start to finish, two Central American soccer clubs competed Wednesday night in the first FIFA-sanctioned international match ever held in Chesterfield. Read on... -
'It's all about the hang': The Tight Slacks take music seriously; themselves, not so much
Posted on June 28, 2023
Richmond-area band, which will perform for the first time at Chesterfield's annual Fourth of July celebration, mixes fun, family-friendly entertainment and 'a full-on party' Read on... -
Beulah community comes together to celebrate opening of new recreation center
Posted on June 26, 2023
Created through adaptive reuse of the old Beulah Elementary School, the facility includes a gymnasium, four classrooms and meeting spaces and a multipurpose room with capacity for more than 250 people, a stage area and kitchen. Read on...
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