Village News

17/06/2021

ChesterFest is back this year on September 25, 2021. Vendor registration at chesterfest.org

27/03/2021

Football final scores tonight:

Thomas Dale (4-0) 20, Matoaca (1-3) 17
L.C. Bird (1-4) 41, Cosby (0-5) 14
Hopewell (2-1) 56, Meadowbrook (0-3) 0

13/03/2021

Battle of Chester- FINAL

Thomas Dale 39
L.C. Bird 34

Dale freshman QB Ethan Minter had three touchdowns.

Senior QB Xavier Gordon had four touchdowns of his own for the Skyhawks.

Dale is 2-0, L.C. Bird is 0-3.

12/03/2021

Chesterfield Unveils New County-Specific COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard

Gives estimated completion date based on community vaccination goal

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — During Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, county staff, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Chesterfield Health District, unveiled a new, robust COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard specific to Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Health District that includes an estimated timeline to reach the county’s community vaccination goal of 75 percent. The dashboard can be found on the COVID-19 webpage.

“This vaccination dashboard is a game changer for our residents and health district,” said James Worsley, Ph.D., deputy county administrator for Human Services. “From the first day that COVID-19 vaccines became available, we have striven to be open and transparent about the vaccination process. Now, thanks to the hard work of county staff, this new dashboard will allow our residents to more easily understand Chesterfield-specific vaccination data as we move forward.”

The Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard uses data pulled directly from VDH daily and integrates the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center 2020 population estimates for Chesterfield and other localities in Virginia. The goal of the dashboard is to provide an interactive snapshot of the progress of vaccine distribution in the county and the number of residents who have been vaccinated. It also allows a side-by-side comparison between Chesterfield and other localities in the vaccination effort.

“Since receiving our first COVID-19 vaccine shipment from the state, we’ve worked as quickly as supply has allowed to inoculate those at highest risk for contracting the virus, mostly individuals serving in public safety and other essential services,” said Chesterfield Fire and EMS Chief Loy Senter. “As the county continues to partner with the health district in a larger role in the vaccination effort, residents can rely on this dashboard to provide an accurate, up-to-date look at the rollout results.”

This new tool maximizes the data the county already receives from VDH and publishes it in a way for better access and understanding by our residents.

26/02/2021

The moment you’ve all been waiting for...

18/02/2021

Chesterfield County Public Library Opens Three Locations as Warming and Charging Stations on Thursday, Feb. 18.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Public Library has designated three locations to help residents without power to serve as warming and charging stations. Central Library (7051 Lucy Corr Blvd.), Ettrick-Matoaca Library (4501 River Road) and North Courthouse Road Library (325 Courthouse Road) will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Customers are encouraged to call the library at 804-751-CCPL (2275) before driving to one of the three warming locations. All other CCPL locations are closed to the public today.

Customers are expected to wear face coverings while in the library, and to continue to follow health department recommendations including conducting self-health checks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands frequently.

For all the latest CCPL updates, visit us on YouTube, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

15/02/2021

Fee Waived For Vegetative Debris at County Convenience Centers Through Sunday, Feb. 21

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County will waive vegetative debris fees at both the Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers through Sunday, Feb. 21, to give residents time to cleanup from the recent ice storm.

Please use the following guidelines:

No vegetative debris larger than 16 inches in diameter and/or 8 feet long will be accepted.
Bagged leaves and bagged or loose wood chips are to be disposed of in the municipal solid waste containers at the convenience centers.
Specific areas within the convenience centers are designated for vegetative debris (not bagged).

Both convenience centers will open at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 15.

Locations and normal operating hours:
Northern Area Convenience Center
3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian
Friday-Tuesday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Wednesday-Thursday

Southern Area Convenience Center
6700 Landfill Drive, Chester
Thursday-Monday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Tuesday-Wednesday

15/02/2021

Two County Libraries to Serve as Warming and Power Locations Monday

Central and North Courthouse Road Libraries open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Since many residents are still without power due to the severe weather from this weekend’s ice storm, Chesterfield County is opening two libraries to serve as warming and power locations on Monday, Feb. 15.

Chesterfield’s Central and North Courthouse Road libraries will be open Monday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Citizens who may not have power can visit these libraries to stay warm and charge their phones, laptops, and other small electronics.

Library visitors should remember to bring their mask. Facial coverings must be worn when visiting the library.

The address for the two libraries serving as warming and power locations on Feb. 15 are as follows:
Central, 7051 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield
North Courthouse Road, 325 Courthouse Road, Richmond

11/02/2021

Congratulations to both the L.C. Bird girls and boys basketball teams on winning their respective region 5B championships tonight.

State tournament bound!

The Thomas Dale boys fell 55-52 to Landstown in a heartbreaker in the region 6A title game.

09/02/2021

I’ve seen some folks asking about the former Payless Shoes. Well don’t get too excited, it’s going to be a Mattress Warehouse according to the developer’s website.

13/01/2021

TODAY from 5-6:30 pm, a virtual Public Hearing for the Nash Road Extension project will take. The presentation and materials are available for your review here: https://www.chesterfield.gov/603/Nash-Road-Extension-Beach-Road-to-Route-10

30/12/2020

Nash Road extension project meeting on January 13, 5:30-630pm. Deets below

Mark your calendars! A virtual Public Hearing for the Nash Road Extension project will take place TWO WEEKS from today, on January 13 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. The presentation and materials are available for your review here: https://www.chesterfield.gov/603/Nash-Road-Extension-Beach-Road-to-Route-10

24/12/2020

It’s show night. Catch the PCAE’s first show in the virtual concert series.

21/12/2020

Over the last two months, the Ettrick Deli has been burglarized four times. This business has served the members of this community for many, many years and now it needs your help. If you have any information on the person or persons who have been damaging this local dining establishment, please contact Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or p3tips.com/699.

19/12/2020

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Vote to Amend FY21 Budget

Amended budget includes largest pay increase for public safety workers in Chesterfield history; continued investment in economic development and workforce

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors cleared the way for record employee, infrastructure and economic investment after voting unanimously Dec. 16 to amend the county’s FY21 budget.

One of the largest amendments approved by the Board of Supervisors is dedicating $13.5 million to address public safety pay – the largest such investment to public safety in county history.

The approved measure will make starting salaries for Chesterfield Police, Sheriff and Fire/EMS employees some of the most competitive in the state. It establishes a new step plan for public safety career advancements and eradicate pay compression for Chesterfield Police, Sheriff and Fire/EMS.

Increases to county public safety compensation are part of a pay study conducted earlier this year at the request of the Board of Supervisors.

Aside from addressing compensation for public safety workers, other FY21 budget amendments highlight additional investment in the county’s government workforce that include, a 2 percent merit raise, lifting all departmental hiring freezes and dedicated resources for new equipment and infrastructure.

Other approved amendments include:
• The acquisition of strategic economic development sites.
• $3 million for synthetic turf replacement and installing stadium seating on one of the athletic fields at River City Sportsplex.
• Hiring 10 full-time librarians.
• Recruiting and hiring a new planning assistant director.
• Increases to the county’s custodial contract to keep pace with COVID-19 protocols.

The Board of Supervisors also allocated $8.2 million in savings from Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) for a 2 percent bonus for eligible employees. View the full discussion on the Board of Supervisors’ decision here.

The FY21 budget was first approved in April. However, the Board of Supervisors shaved roughly $52 million from the original proposed budget through a series of measures that included furloughs and hiring freezes because of the economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, a rise in local sales tax receipts, continued robust residen
tial development and early cost-saving measures in April provided $54 million additional revenue capacity.

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Chair Leslie Haley said the approved amendments to the FY21 budget is an investment in the county’s future.

“Our longstanding conservative approach to fiscal planning and critical decision making early into the pandemic have helped us weather a months-long storm of economic uncertainty,” Haley said. “We are very happy and proud that such a significant portion of the budget amendments be devoted toward overall investment in the county’s workforce, whose commitment to service has shined during these challenging times.”

17/12/2020

Chesterfield BOS voted to use $8.2 million fiscal year-end CCPS budget reserve fund for CCPS full-time employee bonuses. Minimum of $500, maximum of $2000 per employee.

16/12/2020

Available today at over 200 locations in and around Chester!

15/12/2020

Water main break on Rt 10 near I-295.

11/12/2020

Anyone going east of 95 still knows there’s a lot of work to be done. But a much needed improvement checked off the list!

10/12/2020

Keeping with the 2020 theme, Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education will hold a virtual grand opening on December 19. Details to come...

02/12/2020

Some folks have been asking about Hobby Lobby. Here’s the word from corporate:

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decor stores, is set to open a new store in Chester, Virginia. Construction is underway on this new 50,000 square-foot building; located on Jefferson Davis Highway in Bermuda Square Shopping Mall.

Hobby Lobby currently has 17 locations in Virginia. The Chester store is projected to open in late February. The location will bring about 35–50 jobs to the community paying $17.00 per hour for full-time and $11.00 per hour for part-time associates.

“The success of our stores in Virginia is a good indicator that Chester shoppers will be pleased with the quality, selection and value we offer in the craft and home decor market,” stated Kelly Black, Director of Advertising. “New customers and customers already familiar with the Hobby Lobby shopping experience are eagerly anticipating this store opening.”

16/11/2020

Refinished floor at Skateland... If the old floor could talk

03/11/2020

Huge turnout!

By 2pm, 73% of Chesterfield County's 259,238 registered voters have voted. This includes Election Day votes, absentee ballots and early in-person voting.

For comparison, by the time ALL votes were counted in 2016, ~ 75% of registered Chesterfield voters had cast their ballot.

07/10/2020

With Cinema Cafe nearly completed, one can’t help but reminisce about Chester Cinemas.

03/09/2020

In anticipation of high voter turnout, and to provide viable voting options during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BOS approved 4 satellite voting locations that will be open for early voting starting Monday, Oct. 19. Read full release: https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1579.

03/09/2020

The latest and greatest

03/09/2020

Just in time for a pretty and dry weekend. 80 on Saturday and 82 on Sunday.

The trail at the Dutch Gap Conservation Area has reopened. Enjoy walking, running, biking, birding, fishing, and relaxing.

02/09/2020

Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual special meeting today at 6 p.m. to discuss absentee voting locations.

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual special meeting TODAY, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. to discuss the establishment of two additional satellite absentee voting locations. The board previously voted on Aug. 26 to establish locations at the LaPrade and the Meadowdale libraries.

The two additional proposed satellite locations are North Courthouse Road Library and Ettrick-Matoaca Library.

Those who wish to listen to the meeting may do so by calling +1-804-223-1418 and entering the Conference ID: 358 979 26 #. It will also will be streamed live on the county’s YouTube channel and WCCT Chesterfield Community Television, Comcast channel 98 and Verizon channel 28.

Read full release: https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1572

27/08/2020

Chesterfield Schools and community partners host school supply drive to support virtual learning

When you think about virtual learning, you may think about students watching tutorial videos, interacting in virtual class meetings and completing assignments on computers. You may not realize it until school starts on Sept. 8, but not all virtual learning is done on a computer.

Teachers of every grade level and all subject areas have created lessons that are hands-on and will require students to participate in a way that is not entirely on their Chromebook. Depending on the nature of the activities, a wide variety of school supplies will be needed to complete the assignments.

Not only will students need common school supplies like crayons, pencils and glue sticks, but they also will need other less traditional items to help support their virtual learning at home. Teachers frequently have students participate in activities that make learning more tangible. For example, instead of having students complete a worksheet on math concepts, they may use counters and manipulatives such as beads or pom poms or cereal to make learning more hands-on and meaningful.

Because of the challenges and hardships our local community has faced during the past several months due to COVID-19, many Chesterfield County families are facing economic instability as they prepare to return to learning. To support families, Chesterfield County Public Schools’ Family and Community Engagement Office (FACE), Communities In Schools Chesterfield (CIS), the Chesterfield Education Foundation (CEF) and the Chesterfield County Council of PTAs have created different avenues of support for these families.

CIS Chesterfield, the County Council of PTAs and the FACE Office are hosting a local school supply drive so students will have what they need to learn and thrive in a virtual learning environment. The supply drive will be Saturday, August 29 from 9 a.m.-noon. The location of the supply drive will be curbside drop-off at both the Chester and Midlothian YMCAs. All donations should be new and sanitized. If you would prefer to donate supplies online, please visit this Virtual Learning Supplies Amazon Wish List.

Back in March, CEF established an Emergency Response Fund to accept donations for Chesterfield County families who are in need to combat the negative impact of COVID-19. Donations to this fund are used to serve students and families in our community who are affected by COVID-19, as well as, assist in other foundation priorities. If you would like to contribute financially, please visit CEF’s Emergency Response Fund to make your donation.

There are many students in need of school supplies to complete their virtual class work and to prepare their virtual classroom at home. Consider purchasing supplies or make a donation to help Chesterfield County students experience success while in a virtual learning environment!

21/08/2020

Chesterfield Lifts Emergency Water Restrictions For Customers

All water restrictions have been lifted -- effective immediately

Chesterfield has lifted emergency water restrictions for all water customers effective immediately.

The county implemented emergency water restrictions on Sunday, Aug. 16 in response to damage to facilities from the weekend’s severe flooding.

While the county’s Addison-Evans Water Treatment Plant will remain offline, repairs have been completed at the City of Richmond’s Jahnke Road pump station, which provides additional water capacity for Chesterfield customers.

“We appreciate our customers’ support in complying with emergency restrictions,” said George Hayes, Chesterfield County Utilities director. “We experienced a historic event in Chesterfield County this weekend. While the water remained safe and service was not interrupted, our customers ensured that there was less stress put on our system so that we could continue to provide safe, reliable service. While the decrease in usage had a positive impact on our system, we always encourage customers to use water wisely.”