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 The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors awarded contracts for park and library improvement projects at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
On the parks side, improvements will be coming to River City Sportsplex, Beulah Park, and the Lowe’s Athletic Complex.
The planned improvements include a "park within a park" at River City Sportsplex that includes a splash pad and a destination playground, a spray park and a playground at Beulah, and several updates to the Lowe's Athletic Complex including new accessible walkways, a new spectator area, a fifth rectangular field, and a new restroom building with storage and utility space.
Meanwhile, the Chesterfield Public Library is excited to be moving forward with long-planned renovations to LaPrade Library, which will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, to begin packing up equipment and materials ahead of the planned renovations. The improved library is expected to reopen winter 2025-2026.
Once completed, the new facility will include expanded meeting spaces, upgraded technology, new furnishings, a new makerspace, an outdoor learning space, and renovated restrooms, among a long list of improvements.
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In the News
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County Government Offices Closed Wednesday
Please be aware that all Chesterfield County government offices, courts, libraries and convenience centers will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. All will reopen on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 2 under normal operating hours.
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County Launching School Zone Speed Camera Program
Chesterfield is introducing school zone speed enforcement cameras to protect students and enhance road safety. These cameras will be installed in multiple school zones to ensure drivers follow posted speed limits in active school zones, creating a safer environment for children.
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 LaPrade Library Closing for Renovations on Dec. 31
LaPrade Library will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, for staff to begin packing up equipment and materials ahead of planned renovations, which will include expanded meeting spaces and creation of an outdoor learning area. The improved library is expected to reopen winter 2025-2026.
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 Purchase Holiday Gifts from Chesterfield's Online Store
Help us highlight why Chesterfield is the best community to live, work, play and learn by showing off your county-branded items. Proceeds from all sales will help fund county employee appreciation events. There is no better time to start shopping and showcasing Chesterfield!
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Free Christmas Tree Recycling at the Convenience Centers Through Jan. 31
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 It's that time again: Free Christmas tree recycling runs through the end of January!
Here's what you need to know:
Chesterfield residents can recycle live trees for free at both the Northern and Southern Convenience Centers. Trees must be free of all ornaments or decorations. The locations are now open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Of note: Both locations will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.
For full hours and more information, visit the county website.
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Upcoming Events
Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will convene to elect a chair and vice chair, then approve its meeting dates for calendar year 2025.
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Perkinson Center
Join the Latin Ballet of Virginia for a festive journey through Latin American holiday traditions that will warm your heart and spirit.
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Chesterfield On Point
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 Things just never seem to slow down in Chesterfield!
Guess that's how it works when you live in Virginia's most desirable locality for new residents and continue to attract commercial projects that create jobs and capital investment.
When it comes to enhancing an already exceptional quality of life for more than 380,000 people, there's simply too much to be done and no time to rest on our laurels.
As we look to 2025, however, you're invited to take a few minutes to look back on highlights of the year that was 2024 in the county.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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 On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to veteran Content Writer Jim McConnell about the year that was 2024 in Chesterfield County, looking at some of the stories that stood out to us most throughout the year on both the podcast and the Chesterfield On Point blog.
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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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 Chesterfield Behind the Mic is an audio and video podcast focusing on the people, stories and happenings of #Cfield.
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 Subscribe to our Chesterfield on Point blog to stay informed about a variety of topics and events important to the community.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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Hello, I'm Garbanzo!
Look out- big, white, fluffball coming through! He's so fluffy! The Great Pyrenees breeds are such gentle giants and Garbanzo is no different. He is ever-curious, always investigating what's going on around the room. He'll chase toys but has no interest in actually catching them. Garbanzo gets along well with other dogs too. He's around 5 years old and weighs 80 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
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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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!
Learn more about how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield in the event of an emergency.
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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:
✅ State of the County
✅ 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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Student's video wins statewide award
Clover Hill High School senior Aimee V. won a top award recently in the 2024 student video contest sponsored by the Virginia School Boards Association.
“Kindness” was the theme of this year’s contest, which invited high school students to submit 30-second videos in three categories.
Aimee’s video titled “Signs of Kindness” won the top award in the random acts of kindness category.
Her award-winning video can be seen here.
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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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