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Chesterfield Breaks Ground on
New West Area Elementary School
 County and school leaders broke ground Monday, Nov. 18 on a new elementary school in Chesterfield’s western Route 360 corridor.
The school, which is being referred to as the west area elementary until a formal naming later, will have a capacity of 1,000 students in kindergarten through fifth grades. It’s intended to bring significant relief to nearby schools – particularly Moseley and Grange Hall – when it opens in August 2026.
The new school will be built with the same two-story prototype design that’s being used for replacements of A.M. Davis and Bensley elementaries. All three schools were part of the November 2022 bond referendum that was overwhelmingly approved by Chesterfield voters.
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In the News
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Electoral Board Certifies Results of Nov. 5 Election
Chesterfield’s three-member Electoral Board certified the county’s 2024 general and special election results last Friday, Nov. 15. Approximately 73% of the county's 275,000 registered voters participated in this year’s election. The results will be sent to the Virginia Board of Elections for final certification Dec. 2.
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Real Estate Taxes Due
Thursday, Dec. 5
In an effort to make the payment process easier than ever, the Chesterfield Treasurer’s Office continues to offer a growing list of options for residents to pay their taxes. Payments for the second-half installment of 2024 real estate taxes are due by Dec. 5 to avoid a 10% penalty.
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 Board of Supervisors OKs site for new Enon Library
The Board of Supervisors has accepted the Planning Commission’s finding that the county’s preferred site for the new Enon Library is substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan. This clears the way for the library to be built adjacent to two schools: Elizabeth Davis Middle and Elizabeth Scott Elementary.
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 Midlothian Residents Invited to Community Conversations
Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller will host two community conversations with Midlothian District residents in December, providing citizens the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the county’s decision to transition to a different curbside recycling model last year.
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 Community Enhancement Seeking Public Input
To ensure that residents' voices are heard, and federal funds address the greatest housing and community development needs for low- and moderate-income households, Chesterfield's Community Enhancement Department has launched a voluntary online survey.
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 Local Business Investing $22M in Facility Expansion
Super Radiator Coils, a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company, will invest $22 million to expand its operations in Chesterfield. The company will add approximately 80,000 square feet to its existing facility and upgrade machinery, creating 160 new jobs.
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Upcoming Events
Chesterfield Caregiver Cafe
Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 4-6 p.m. at Stonebridge Recreation Center
Are you a family caregiver? Do you know one? Come meet with community organizations through unique discussions and visit with our vendors there to provide you with resources. Topics will include medication management, legal support, caregiver wellness, brain health and dementia basics.
HS Football Playoffs: L.C. Bird at Matoaca
Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at Matoaca High School
The third-seeded Skyhawks (8-3) visit the No. 2 seed Warriors (10-1) in the Region 5C semifinals, with a trip to the regional championship at stake.
HS Football Playoffs: Manchester at Oscar Smith
Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at Oscar Smith High School
Fresh off a victory over Thomas Dale, the No. 4 seed Lancers (8-3) travel to Chesapeake for a Region 6A semifinal clash with the top-seeded Tigers (11-0).
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central Library
Give the gift of life by donating blood! This event will be held in the library's Community Room. Visit redcrossblood.org to register.
Ye Corne Beer and Rosted Deer: Early Virginia Thanksgiving
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Henricus Historical Park
If you enjoy the smell of wood fires, iron-pot cooking over hot coals, and clay oven bread baking, this annual event is just your thing. View demonstrations of how English people mixed giving thanks for a successful harvest with what bounty Virginia offered the people arriving here, while exploring ways the settlers were influenced by other cultures and places – Asia, Africa, and the Americas – in their foods and feasts.
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community.
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Indulge in Chesterfield Restaurant Week 2025
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated second annual Chesterfield Restaurant Week from April 4-13, 2025.
For next year’s Chesterfield Restaurant Week, Chesterfield County is partnering with the Chesterfield Chamber to include more independently owned coffee shops, bakeries and craft breweries and wineries as part of its vast repertoire of goods and libations that are made and sold in Chesterfield.
As part of Chesterfield’s culinary showcase, each restaurant will prepare a specific dining special, or menu, of their choice. A percentage of those proceeds will go to the Chesterfield Food Bank.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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Say hello to Touch Grass!
This is one cute Cattle Dog. He is pure of heart and ever curious about the world around him. He loved the other dog he met and wanted to play, play, play!
Touch Grass loves to play outdoors and would love to go on adventures with you. He is around 4 years old and weighs just under 50 lbs.
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.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Resources and Useful Information
Properly Dispose of All Medications
Did you know medication abuse is a national epidemic? In fact, 61% of kids age 12 and older who misuse prescription pain relievers get them from a friend or family member.
Chesterfield residents can pick up free medication disposal pouches and locking bags on a first-come, first-served basis (while supplies last) at Chesterfield County Public Library locations.
Learn more about safe medication disposal and storage here.
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Report Illicit Discharges to County's Storm Sewer System
Chesterfield’s stormwater ordinance prohibits unmanaged and intentional non-stormwater discharges to the county’s storm sewer system including the disposal of leaves. It also prohibits connecting any structure or device that conveys any liquid other than stormwater to the county’s storm sewer system without prior authorization.
What classifies as illicit discharge?
- Automotive fluids
- Herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
- Paints, solvents, and household chemicals
- Pet waste
- Sewage
- Yard waste, grass clippings, and leaves
To report an illicit discharge, please call our 24-hour hotline at 804-717-6161. For more information, please visit the Reporting Illicit Discharges page on the Chesterfield County website.
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GRTC's LINK Service Now Operating on Hull Street Road
LINK, the on-demand microtransit service from GRTC, is now available in the Clover Dale Zone.
LINK runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., connecting you anywhere in your community. Simply download the GRTC on the Go app and select your pick-up and drop-off locations anywhere within our service area, and we’ll be there within 20 minutes to get you where you need to go.
The Clover Dale Zone provides quick and convenient service along Hull Street Road from Chippenham Mall to Harbourside Centre, with direct connection to downtown Richmond via GRTC’s Route 1C and 82x. LINK vehicles are fully ADA accessible, and feature on-board WIFI and USB charging ports – and right now, LINK is entirely fare-free!
For more information, visit ridegrtc.com/link or call 804-358-4792.
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Connect with a 9-1-1 Dispatcher Using Prepared Live
Heads up, Chesterfield! The county's Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has launched Prepared Live.
This software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to receive live streams, multimedia and location information from mobile callers in real time. It greatly improves situational awareness for first responders and ensures that appropriate resources are dispatched to handle emergencies.
Participation in video during a call is completely voluntary and consent of the caller is required. If the caller consents, they will receive a livestream link via text from the dispatcher, enabling them to activate live video upon click.
It’s also important to note that the video call function does not provide Chesterfield ECC with access to the contents or settings of a caller’s phone.
To learn more about this technology and how it can benefit you in an emergency, visit the county website.
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Virginia Has Resources for Aspiring Childcare Providers
Did you know that the state has resources available for becoming a childcare provider?
The Virginia Department of Education offers the following tools for those looking to become a childcare provider and existing providers:
- Standards for licensed child day centers
- Emergency preparedness
- Low-interest loan programs
- Family and community engagement information
- Trauma toolkits
- Family childcare tool kits and much more
Find more information, visit the state's website.
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Get Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from Chesterfield Alert
Now is the time for residents to familiarize themselves with all of the different ways that Chesterfield County puts out emergency information.
One of those is Chesterfield Alert, an opt-in system that sends messages directly to you in the event of an emergency. This system can send out alerts via text, email, and phone call depending on how the subscriber chooses to receive the messages. Sign up today!
Visit the county website to learn more about how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield in the event of an emergency.
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Apply for Partial Real Estate Tax Exemption
Did you know? Chesterfield provides 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. Find out more and apply online today!
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Request a Speaker Today!
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
✅ Preparing for an emergency - Emergency Management
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Resources
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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Read the Fall Edition of CCPS on the Go
The fall edition of CCPS on the Go is available in English and Spanish. In this issue, Chesterfield County Public Schools celebrates opening a new Falling Creek Middle and shares about ongoing construction activities for other new schools. The newsletter highlights achievements of students and staff as well as school activities. Also in this issue: 55 experienced teachers from 12 countries are now working as full-time educators in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
CCPS on the Go began in 2021 as a printed publication that was mailed to every home in Chesterfield County. Starting with this issue, the award-winning publication is shifting to a digital format. An archive of all issues (in English and Spanish) is online.
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Four Chesterfield Teachers Win R.E.B. Recognition
Remarkable adventures in learning await four Chesterfield County teachers who won 2024 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence and will receive a total of almost $54,000 in professional development grants from the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the R.E.B. Foundation.
Get details here about this success by Sarah Ehret of Monacan High, Karen Smith of Monacan High, Colleen Irby of the Career and Technical Center @ Hull and Rebecca Lynch of Manchester High. They learned they were heading for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities when Chesterfield County Public Schools leaders popped in during a school day to surprise them with the good news.
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Explore career opportunities in Chesterfield and join our team of dedicated professionals in Government and Public Schools—apply today to shape our community’s future.
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Discover who represents you in Chesterfield and learn more about your magisterial district to stay connected and informed.
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