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Board of Supervisors to Host Community Meetings Focused on FY2027 Budget
 Members of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will host a series of community meetings next month focused on the proposed FY2027 budget.
The meetings, which will be spread among the county's magisterial districts, will all be held from 6:30 until 8 p.m. They are set to follow the county administrator's presentation of his proposed budget during a Board of Supervisors work session on Wednesday, March 11.
The scheduled meeting locations and dates are:
- Midlothian District- Thursday, March 12 at A.M. Davis Elementary School (415 South Providence Road)
- Dale District- Monday, March 16 at Beulah Recreation Center (6901 Hopkins Road)
- Matoaca District- Tuesday, March 17 at Cosby High School Auditorium (14300 Fox Club Parkway)
- Clover Hill District- Wednesday, March 18 at LaPrade Library (9000 Hull Street Road)
- Facebook Live- Thursday, March 19 (@ChesterfieldVA)
- Bermuda District- Monday, March 23 at Chester Library (11800 Centre St.)
- Matoaca District- Tuesday, March 24 at Matoaca Elementary School Cafetorium (20300 Halloway Ave.)
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Lt. Col. Curt Powell was in Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983, as part of the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit peacekeeping mission, when a suicide truck bombing killed 241 American servicemembers in the deadliest single-day attack on the U.S. Marines since the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Powell survived and went on to serve 23 years in the Marine Corps, including combat deployments to Kuwait and Somalia. He subsequently worked as a White House advance officer, planning and directing presidential helicopter missions around the world for President Clinton.
Following his retirement, Powell moved to Chesterfield and began volunteering with the county’s Veteran Treatment Docket, developing a mentor program and personally recruiting and training the 12 volunteer veterans who serve as mentors to participants.
Now in its 41st year, the Fort Lee Civilian Military Council promotes dialogue, cooperation and partnerships between the installation and surrounding central Virginia jurisdictions.
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In the News
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Board of Supervisors to Hold Monthly Meeting Wednesday
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, February 25, starting with a work session at 2 p.m., then an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Meeting agenda can be found online.
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Board to Host Input Sessions on New County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors are hosting a series of community meetings to receive input from residents regarding the hiring of a new county administrator. If you are unable to attend a meeting, an online survey has been posted to allow public comment through March 1.
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VDOT Requesting Public Input Through Feb. 26
VDOT is requesting public input on potential road improvements at the intersection of Route 653 (Courthouse Road) and Route 360 (Hull Street Road). Complete the survey through Thursday, February 26.
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Provide Input on Regional Transportation Projects
The Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) will hold a public hearing on Friday, Feb. 27 for input on regionally funded transportation projects for FY27-32. The public comment period ends Thursday, Feb. 26.
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RMTA Transitioning to Fully Electronic Tolls on Feb. 28
The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority is transitioning to all-electronic tolling on the Powhite Parkway, Downtown Expressway and Boulevard Bridge on Feb. 28. Drivers are encouraged to obtain an E-Z Pass as cash payments will no longer be accepted once the change is complete.
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Community Champions Awards Nominations Open
Nominations are open through Monday, March 9 for the Chesterfield Community Champions Awards, which honor residents, groups and organizations who volunteer to go above and beyond. Winners are recognized across seven categories, from youth to seniors making a difference in our community.
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Upcoming Events
Black History Poetry Slam
Friday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m. at Stonebridge Rec Center
Come enjoy the dim lights, snapping of your fingers, reading of poetry that celebrates as well as explores the heritage, struggles, social justice, resilience, and triumphs of black people in America.
Meet Dr. King
Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Midlothian Library
Experience the inspiring journey of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this engaging production by Bright Star Theatre that introduces young audiences to his life, legacy, and the fight for equality.
Chesterfield Annual Diaper Drive
March 1 - March 31
Each March, the Chesterfield Annual Diaper Drive collects newly packaged baby and toddler diapers and wipes for children and families enrolled in its Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield programs. Chesterfield’s Annual Diaper Drive is an excellent opportunity for county and regional organizations, neighborhood associations, fraternities and sororities, church groups and daycares to collect new baby diapers and wipes for the cause.
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Maintaining Strong Internal Leadership Pipeline is Essential for Many Reasons
When Mary Bowman joined Chesterfield as a 911 dispatcher in September 1998, she never could’ve imagined that one day she’d be managing the county’s Emergency Communications Center.
But after working her way up through the ranks over 27 years of dedicated service – from assistant shift supervisor to training facilitator and eventually operations manager – Bowman was named acting Chief of Emergency Communications in June 2025. Chesterfield made it official last month, appointing Bowman to lead the ECC on a permanent basis.
She was the fourth county employee promoted to a senior leadership position since December, following the selections of Carolyn Jensen, Rich Billingsley and Matt Rembold as directors of Chesterfield Public Library, Community Enhancement and Utilities, respectively.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome J.C. Poma with Sports, Visitation, and Entertainment, as well as partners John Phillips with CCPS and Lane Casadonte with CBS6. They talk about the Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, adding it to this year’s Sports Hall of Fame festivities, and how the program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in the county.
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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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Meet Lululemon!
Meet Lululemon! This pretty lady is the embodiment of "Bless your heart"- she's just happy to be a dog and doesn't really need to think about anything more than that. She seems interested in squeaky toys but doesn't really get what playing with them looks like. Though our staff does say she "goes crazy for the water hose," so maybe she just has very particular interests.
Lululemon also loves getting attention from people and will give kisses in exchange for pets. She seemed excited to play with another dog here at the shelter, so she'd probably do well in a home with other playful dogs. Lululemon is a 1 year old spayed female German Shepherd mix weighing around 50lbs.
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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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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 Tickets on Sale Now: Six More CCPS Educators Will Join the Hall of Fame
Six additional outstanding educators have been tapped for the Hall of Fame of Chesterfield County Public Schools. A partnership between the school system and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, the Hall of Fame recognizes retirees and volunteers who made a significant difference in Chesterfield County schools.
Congratulations to the 2026 honorees:
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Gale Cushing, elementary school principal (Greenfield, Bon Air, Harrowgate) and director of elementary education
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Sarah Fraher, middle school principal (Manchester, Elizabeth Davis, Falling Creek)
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Patricia Kelly, reading specialist (Bensley Elementary, Evergreen Elementary)
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Mike Rose, principal (Career and Technical Center, James River High, Bailey Bridge Middle, Chester Middle)
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Dr. Beth Teigen, Bird High principal and executive director of school administration
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Alenia Wilder, Matoaca High principal and director of secondary education
Tickets are on sale now for the April 30 induction gala, which is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at bit.ly/26fame.
Read about previous Hall of Fame inductees.
Prekindergarten Applications Now Open
Families with 3 or 4-year-olds can now apply to be considered for prekindergarten for the 2026–27 school year. Prekindergarten serves those with the greatest need, helping them build skills and prepare for kindergarten. A limited number of spots are available. Learn more about prekindergarten options and apply online. For questions, contact the CCPS Pre-K office at 804-706-6061.
See the Great Big Mini Museum Starting Feb. 26
What’s really big and really small at the same time? It’s the Mini Museum created by students at Chesterfield County Public Schools! The world's largest, kid-created museum of tiny artworks will be open during mall hours from Feb. 26 through April 19 at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. The south entrance near Old Navy and the north entrance near H&M provide quick access to the museum.
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