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 Three Chesterfield Residents Inducted into Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
 Three Chesterfield residents were inducted into the county’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday afternoon at Beulah Recreation Center.
John Hilliard Jr., David Lipp, and Edith Lumpkin were selected for the 2026 class, joining 98 others in the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame.
The Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame was established in 1982 by Dorothy Charles, the Council on Aging and the Board of Supervisors in order to recognize seniors who provide outstanding volunteer service to the Chesterfield community. It is now administered and sustained by the county’s Office of Aging and Disability Resources.
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The grand opening of The Park at River City Sportsplex will be held on Thursday, June 11, coinciding with International Day of Play.
To celebrate both the opening of the park and the day itself, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is hosting a variety of free, engaging activities from 4 to 7 p.m., In addition to a bubble machine and scavenger hunt, there will be demonstrations from Rockwood Nature Center's environmental educators.
Following a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., the community is also invited to explore the park’s many facilities, including a splash pad, fitness equipment and trail, as well as an inclusive playground.
Enjoy free Kona Ice. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from local vendors.
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In the News
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Historic Tall Ships Sailing to Henricus Historical Park
As three historic replica tall ships make their way up the James River on their way to Richmond SailFest, the community is invited to the bluff at Henricus Historical Park for a special cannon salute as they sail past.
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Animal Shelter's Longest Residents Looking for Home
At the Chesterfield County Animal Shelter, four dogs have become the longest residents, not because they lack personality, but because they’ve been overlooked. Visit them Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Gate Fee for Convenience Centers Increasing July 1
The gate fee at Chesterfield’s two convenience centers is going up for the first time in 18 years. Due to rising costs associated with providing the service, the fee to dispose of trash and yard debris will increase from $7 to $9 effective Wednesday, July 1.
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Chester Library to Close July 1 for Maintenance
The library, located at 11800 Centre Street, will close Wednesday, July 1 for facility maintenance and is expected to reopen in spring 2027. Starting Wednesday, June 24, any book holds that are set for pickup at Chester Library will be sent to Central Library for pickup.
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Unearth a Story by Playing 2026 Summer Library Game
Chesterfield Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Game began Saturday, May 30 and ends Tuesday, Sept. 1. There are two ways to play. Visit any library to pick up a paper gameboard or use Beanstack to play online. The game can keep kids learning all summer long.
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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. 14 at 5 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Chesterfield Farmers Market
Wednesdays through Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6701 Mimms Loop
The 2026 farmers market season is in full swing! View the county calendar and visit the Chesterfield County Farmers Market Facebook page for weekly updates and vendor lists.
Tree Walk: Early Summer
Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Chesterfield County Arboretum
Join the Horticulture Shop in celebrating the arrival of summer. On this tree walk, you'll learn about trees in warmer months. There will be opportunities to take photos of trees and plants buzzing with insects and birds.
Westchester Concert Series - The Mashup & Cozy Condition
Thursday, June 11, 5:30-8 p.m. at Westchester Commons
Come out to Main Street and enjoy songs by The Mashup & Cozy Condition as the blend songs of vastly different genres and make them into one-of-a-kind danceable jams. Chairs and blankets are encouraged - and of course, your dancing shoes as well. This week's charity is Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia.
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Through PlanMod, Chesterfield Proposing Strategies to Address Housing Affordability
Over the seven years since the last major update to Chesterfield’s comprehensive plan, the General Assembly has passed several amendments to the Code of Virginia. One such piece of legislation requires Virginia localities to implement measures for affordable housing that meets residents’ current and future housing needs across all income levels.
In compliance with state code, the county’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan Modernization Project, or PlanMod, will include updates to the plan’s Housing and Neighborhoods chapter to address the challenge of housing affordability.
Once the comprehensive plan is approved by the Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield’s focus will shift to development and implementation of an actionable strategy for promoting affordable housing opportunities, supporting diversity of housing options and connecting housing to services, jobs and recreation.
It’s important to understand that for housing, “affordability” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone; it varies depending on household size and income.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Eric Faw from Prevention Services about Cannabis Safety Month, the evolutions of the drug, the differences that people need to be aware of, and what are some of the ways to stay safe.
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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 Short Legs, Don't Care!
Short Legs Don't Care has an equally awesome personality to match his name! He is carefree, happy, and his excitement is contagious. He loves to play with toys with or without you. If you are busy, he will throw the toy up in the air and catch it. He's super silly and is a little bit clumsy due to his abnormally short legs for his body size. When meeting other dogs, he just wanted to play and have a party! He is a Plott Hound mix, around a year old, and weighs 52 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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 Openings Available for Summer Visual Arts Academy
A few spaces are still open in the Visual Arts Academy summer program for students going into grades 8-12. Available opportunities include fiber arts, book making/collage, and graphic design for the two-week sessions. Learn more and register here. The Visual Arts Academy starts June 22, so act fast to be part of this art-centric program and student showcase!
 Nominations Now Being Accepted for CCPS Hall of Fame
Nominations for the Chesterfield County Public Schools Hall of Fame are open through Aug. 31. The Hall of Fame honors outstanding educators, administrators, support staff, and community volunteers who have made a lasting impact on students and schools across the division’s more than 150-year history.
Full details and an online nomination form are available here. For questions, contact the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 804-348-8072.
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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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