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From Street to Story: Chesterfield Renames Road After Fallen Hero
Grey clouds covered the sky outside of the new Deep Creek Middle School, 17151 Westerleigh Parkway, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as county leaders, public safety officers, community members and the family of a fallen public servant gathered.
This was the day Chesterfield renamed a road, but in truth, it was the day they returned the heart of a hero to his community.
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In the News
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County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
All Chesterfield County administrative offices, court buildings, convenience centers and libraries will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Each will reopen Monday morning under normal operating hours.
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Kick off Holidays with Clover Hill Tree Lighting
Join your community for the first annual tree lighting at The Park at River City Sportsplex! Join Supervisor Jessica Schneider on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. to kick off the holiday season with hot cocoa and cookies. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted.
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Provide Input on Vision Map in Active Transportation Plan
As the Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT) continues work on its Active Transportation Plan, citizens are invited to review a draft vision map and offer input by completing an online survey. The deadline to comment is Monday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
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Celebrate the Season at the Bermuda Tree Lighting
Join your Bermuda District community and Board Chair Jim Ingle on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. for a holiday tree lighting in Chester (12140 Harrowgate Rd)! Non-perishable food donations will be accepted. The event will be small due to space limitations.
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Real Estate Taxes Due Friday, Dec. 5
The Treasurer’s Office offers a growing list of options for residents to pay their taxes. Payments for the second-half installment of real estate taxes, which are due by Friday, Dec. 5, can be made securely at a variety of locations.
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"Glow Big or Glow Home" this Holiday Season
As families prepare to gather for the holidays, Experience Chesterfield inviting residents and visitors to “Glow Big or Glow Home” in Chesterfield, Virginia —your brightest holiday destination.
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Upcoming Events
Nov. 15 through Dec. 27 at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
Celebrate the start of the holiday season and step inside a 1940s radio studio where six actors bring George Bailey’s story to life through live voices, music, and sound effects. A heartwarming classic that reminds us how every life touches so many others. Tickets and dining experiences are available for purchase at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre website.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 - 7:15 p.m. at Ettrick Park
Join your community for the second annual tree lighting at Ettrick Park! Savor hot cocoa and cookies, meet Santa Claus and soak up the holiday spirit! Then join the Matoaca District Supervisor, Mr. Kevin Carroll, as he and Santa kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree. Non-perishable food will be collected for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center. The community is encouraged to bring donations of unopened, non-perishable food to benefit neighbors in need.
Holiday Tree Lighting - Beulah
Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 - 7 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center
Join your community for the third annual tree lighting at Beulah Recreation Center! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and soak up the holiday spirit! Then join Santa as he kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree. Non-perishable food will be collected for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center. The community is encouraged to bring donations of unopened, non-perishable food to benefit neighbors in need.
Holiday Tree Lighting - Midlothian
Monday, Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m. at Mid-Lothian Mines Park
Join your community for the first annual tree lighting at Mid-Lothian Mines Park! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies and soak up the holiday spirit! Then join Midlothian District Supervisor, Dr. Mark Miller, as he kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree. Non-perishable food will be collected for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center. The community is encouraged to bring donations of unopened, non-perishable food to benefit neighbors in need.
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Board of Supervisors Roundup
In case you missed the Nov. 19 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief roundup of items from the board's monthly work session and business meeting:
- Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II
- Food Assistance Update
- Opioid Response Grant Funding
- Libraries Update
- Intersection Improvement Study
- GRTC, VDOT and CDOT Annual Update
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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 welcome the 2025 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Carol Ricker to the program to talk not only about her background and how she was chosen for such an important role but also the Christmas Mother program, what it does, and how you can help them spread joy this year.
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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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Happy Thanksgiving, Pecan Pie!
We hope you saved room for dessert because here is Pecan Pie! He's a 3-year-old neutered male Coonhound mix weighing around 65lbs. Just like his name, this boy is sweet as pie! He loves to lean into your legs while you're petting him! He's also a playful guy who doesn't really realize how big he is as he jumps around.
He'd love to go to a home with another dog that doesn't mind his playstyle being jumpy and dominant! Pecan Pie loves toys and will self-entertain with them for a long time- throwing them up in the air and playing fetch.
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
Chesterfield 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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Helping Students and Families During Thanksgiving
Thanks to the generosity of community partners, Chesterfield County Public Schools annually provides Thanksgiving baskets to students and families in need. This year, 99 families that include almost 150 students received baskets of food and other needed items.
This meaningful support was made possible by the Junior Federated Woman’s Club of Chester, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, RVA Hands Up and the McKinney-Vento Program.
“The response highlighted both the depth of need and the power of partnership,” said Dr. Tynisa Giles, coordinator of School Social Work Services. “We are incredibly thankful for these ongoing collaborations and the compassion shown to our families.”
 Hopkins Elementary Again Achieves Purple Star Designation
Hopkins Elementary has been recognized as a 2025-26 Purple Star School for its support of military-connected students and families. This is the third time Hopkins Elementary has achieved this designation.
The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students through programs, staff training and community engagement.
Since 2018, the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children have awarded 1,083 Purple Star designations. Of those designations, only 132 schools have been recognized three times.
 Heather Snyder Wins Two Statewide Leadership Awards
Heather Snyder, coordinator of the Office of Student Health Services, was recently recognized with two statewide awards from two different groups.
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The Virginia Association of School Nurses recognized Snyder as the 2025 Outstanding School Nurse Administrator of the Year, honoring her excellence in nursing administration and coordination of health programs.
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The Virginia Nurses Foundation honored her with its Leadership Excellence Award, recognizing her contributions to public health nursing practice and leadership in professional organizations.
Snyder has served as coordinator of the Office of Student Health Services since 2021. In that role, she oversees health services for 64,000+ students in 68 schools and serves as the school system’s liaison to the Chesterfield Health Department and the Virginia Department of Education. See the full story about Heather at oneccps.org.
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