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 Bright Future: School, Community Revitalization Continue with Opening of New A.M. Davis Elementary
 When it comes to prioritizing public education, Chesterfield walks the walk.
In every corner of the county, covering a total of 437 square miles, there’s a school building that stands as a testament to the shared commitment of providing first-class learning spaces for students.
Over the past seven years, Chesterfield has replaced seven aging elementary schools – Beulah, Crestwood, Enon, Ettrick, Harrowgate, Matoaca and Reams Road – with modern facilities designed for 21st-century education, while also helping to revitalize their surrounding neighborhoods through renewed interest and investment.
On Wednesday, July 30, community members joined county and school leaders at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting that marks the completion of the first project from the 2022 bond referendum: a two-story replacement for A.M. Davis Elementary School.
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In the News
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Beulah Park Splash Pad Now Open to Public
Chesterfield’s first splash pad at Beulah Park, 6901 Hopkins Road, opened to the public Tuesday as part of the county’s National Night Out festivities at the James M. Holland Recreation Complex. It will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.
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Chesterfield Airport School Supply Drive Ends Aug. 11
The Chesterfield County Airport is holding its annual school supply drive. Donations are being accepted in the airport terminal (7511 Airport Drive) through Monday, Aug. 11. Drop off pencils, glue sticks, scissors, notebooks and more.
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 Shred and E-Cycling Event Saturday
Residents are invited to bring items for an upcoming shred and e-cycling event at Clover Hill High School (13301 Kelly Green Ln) this Saturday, Aug. 9. Accepted items include personal papers, TVs, and other electronics. shredding pricing varies.
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 Apply to be Recognized at Centenarian Celebration
Chesterfield residents who are turning 100 or older this year are invited to participate in the acknowledgement of their centenarian status. To be recognized at the September Board of Supervisors meeting, submit an application by Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
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 Chesterfield Farmers Market Open Each Wednesday
The Chesterfield Farmers Markey will be open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 24. The market is located on the county government complex at 6711 Mimms Loop, so join us in shopping local.
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 Open Call for Officers of Election
The Chesterfield County Registrar’s Office is seeking new applicants to become Officers of Election during this year’s National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Aug. 12. All potential officers must be registered voters in Virginia.
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Upcoming Events
August 2025: Artful Gatherings - Exploring Creativity Together
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. at the Perkinson Center
Drop in and get creative with us at the Perkinson Center. Try your hand at creating art in an informal relaxed environment. Each session will feature a different art activity suitable for all ages. Spend some time with the kids or take a break from the daily grind. You’re sure to get those creative juices going!
Westchester Concert Series - 64 Crayons
Thursday, Aug. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons
Come out to Main Street and enjoy songs by 64 Crayons. Chairs and blankets are encouraged - and of course, your dancing shoes as well. Proceeds from this week's beer/wine sales and donations will benefit Bridging RVA.
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 After Finally Retiring from His Second Career, Plourd Stays Busy Finding New Ways to Give Back
From afternoons spent at Chesterfield’s MRC Branch (Medical Reserve Corps) to hours put in at testing centers and vaccinations sites during the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Plourd has spent his life giving back in every way he can.
Recently chosen as one of three 2025 inductees to the county's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, Plourd is always on the go and looking for ways to get involved in the community.
Born and raised on a farm in northern Maine and with no intentions of returning, his first step in life was enlisting in the Army. Afterwards, he worked as a government contractor for about 20 years. Plourd is a public servant, through and through.
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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 Hunter Leemon of Sportable to talk about the organization, the work it does in the community, the way it views accessibility and how that impacts the lives of many in Chesterfield.
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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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It's Doug the Dog!
Say hello to Doug! Doug is a laid back 8 year old neutered male Labrador Retriever Mix and he weighs about 55 lbs. Doug is very sweet and loves people! Although he doesn't care much for toys, Doug is still pretty playful for his age. He loves treats and is very food motivated, so training will be easy and he already knows how to sit!
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 Concerns or Request Assistance
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Chesterfield County is committed to providing a first-choice community through excellence in public service.
The county is dedicated to upholding the highest standards through efficient uses of resources, promoting integrity and accountability and ensuring Chesterfield is the best place to live, learn, work and play.
As part of that commitment, the county welcomes and encourages citizens to provide feedback, concerns, report fraud, waste or abuse.
If you are experiencing an emergency or to report a crime in progress, call 911.
For more information, please visit chesterfield.gov/report.
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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.-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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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!
Click here 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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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
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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 WATCH: Ribbon-cutting for the New Deep Creek Middle School
School and county leaders came together Wednesday, July 23, to cut a ribbon in celebration of the new Deep Creek Middle School.
Families, teachers and community members gathered for a sneak peek of the 254,084-square-foot school built for 1,800 students featuring a media center, 1,000-seat auditorium, 650-student capacity cafeteria and 1,200-seat gym. A music suite includes spaces for band, chorus, orchestra and theater.
Get a glimpse of the new school in this video.
Deep Creek Middle will welcome its first students Aug. 18 at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
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