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Chesterfield Breaks Ground on First Permanent Police Precinct Building
 On Monday afternoon, March 9, the steady hum of traffic along Midlothian Turnpike and Chippenham Parkway was mixed with the sound of shovels striking dirt as county leaders and police officials gathered to break ground on the new Falling Creek Police Station.
The ceremony marked the start of construction on a two-story, 16,911-square-foot building designed to support both the daily operations of the Chesterfield County Police Department and the officers who serve there.
Plans for the facility include a roll call room, recovery space, fitness area, conference rooms, general workspaces and multiple offices.
The project is the first of four permanent police precinct buildings planned as part of the bond referendum approved by 76% of Chesterfield voters in November 2022. The $540 million package included $165 million dedicated to county facilities.
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Members of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will host a series of community meetings on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget beginning this week.
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.
The meetings, which will be spread among the county's magisterial districts, will each be held from 6:30 until 8 p.m. They are set to follow presentation of the county administrator's proposed budget during a work session on Wednesday, March 11.
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In the News
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BOS to Hold First of Two March Meetings Wednesday
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, March 11, starting with a work session at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road, then an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
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13th Annual Diaper Drive Continues Through March
Chesterfield's Diaper Drive is back for its 13th year, and it needs the community’s help to collect newly packaged baby diapers and wipes. The program benefits children and families enrolled in the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield programs.
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Early Voting Under Way for April 21 Special Election
Early voting for Virginia's April 21 special election started Friday, March 6 at Central Library. On the ballot is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow for congressional redistricting outside of the 10-year census reapportionment.
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Community Champions Awards Nominations Open
Nominations are open through Monday, March 16 for the Chesterfield Community Champions Awards, which honor residents, groups and organizations whose volunteerism makes a positive impact on our community.
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Farmers Market Seeking Vendors for 2026 Season
The Chesterfield Farmers Market is currently seeking vendors who are growers, producers, fiber artists and culinary artists for the 2026 season. The market opens May 6 and continues on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 30 at 6701 Mimms Loop.
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Comment on Draft FY27 Action Plan by April 7
Chesterfield is accepting comments on the draft FY27 Annual Action Plan, which outlines how federal housing and community development funds may be used in the community. The 30-day public comment period is open through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
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Upcoming Events
Kiwanis Wine-Tasting Festival
Saturday, March 14, noon to 5 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
Each ticket purchase comes with a wine glass and tastings from a variety of wineries across Virginia. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center, YMCA, CCHASM and scholarships.
Shred, E-Cycling and Household Hazardous Waste Event
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Chesterfield County residents are invited to bring items for an upcoming shred, e-cycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) event. Find information about items that can be dropped off for free and for a charge by visiting the county website.
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: Suicide Prevention for the Black Community
Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. at Meadowdale Library
From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an expert-led presentation to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health and raise awareness of suicide prevention for Blacks and African Americans.
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Champion Chiefs: Monacan Continues Dominance of VHSL Class 4 Girls Swimming and Diving
What makes a sports dynasty?
Consistency. Commitment. Teamwork. And of course, plenty of talent.
All of those and more apply to Monacan High School’s girls swimming and diving team, which recently won its fifth consecutive Class 4 state championship and seventh in the last eight years.
This is how dominant the Chiefs have been in the pool: Swimming has only been a Virginia High School League-sanctioned varsity sport in Chesterfield since the 2017-18 season, meaning they’ve won all but two of the state meets in which they’ve competed.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to Chesterfield native Connelly Early, a former James River High School standout who played college baseball at Army and UVa before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2023. He took a break from Spring Training in Fort Myers, Florida recently to talk about the path he traveled from local fields to “The Show,” what’s been on his mind as he gets ready for a big season ahead, and how thankful he is for the journey he’s on.
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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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Introducing Adidas!
Adidas is such a goofy boy who loves to play, especially when he has someone to play tug with. He's also a very friendly with a tail that's always wagging. He'll rub up against you to try to get your attention for pets! When he met a dog here at the shelter, Adidas was so excited to make a friend. He probably would enjoy having another dog in the home to spend time with. Adidas is a German Shepherd/Malinois mix, around 2 years old, and weighs around 57 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 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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 Record-Breaking Mini Museum is a Huge Display of Tiny Art
Chesterfield County Public Schools art classes collaborated to establish the world’s largest, kid-created museum of tiny artworks. The record-breaking display includes approximately 2,416 miniature artworks created by 2,196 students in grades PK-12. Watch this video to see how it came together and learn more about the great big Mini Museum! See the Mini Museum at Chesterfield Towne Center through April 19.
Chesterfield Virtual School Open House is Thursday, March 12
Meet the team behind the screen in-person at an open house for Chesterfield Virtual School, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at 10055 Courthouse Road. Chesterfield Virtual School is the online alternative for students K-8. Visit the open house to meet the principal, teachers, counselors and more from the Chesterfield Virtual School to see how your student can benefit from online learning. Learn more about Chesterfield Virtual School and enroll through April 24.
CCPS Summer Camp Signups are Open Now
Sign up now for summer camps offered by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Students can expand their world with new languages, arts, STEM, sports and more. Camps are first come, first served — and once they’re full that’s it! Learn more and sign up for our summer camps here.
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