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 For Joe Casey, People Were the Best Part of Being Chesterfield's County Administrator
 An accountant by trade, Dr. Joe Casey has an analytical brain capable of processing, understanding, organizing and retaining enormous quantities of information over the course of a typically busy day as Chesterfield’s county administrator.
At heart, though, he’s all about people.
More than any of Chesterfield’s myriad successes and accomplishments under Casey’s leadership, highlighted in a news release announcing his intention to retire July 1, it was the human connections made over the past decade that dominated his reflections as his long career in public service drew to a close.
“It’s the people that made me come here initially. There are 400,000 of them and I think I’ve gotten to know almost all of them in 10 years,” Casey said.
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With dangerously high temperatures forecasted across the region, Chesterfield is opening Meadowdale Library this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to provide residents with a comfortable air-conditioned place to escape the heat.
At this time, all other county buildings, courts and libraries will be closed Friday, July 3 and throughout the weekend in observance of the Independence Day holiday. County officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and community demand. If needed, additional county facilities may be opened to provide relief from the heat.
For the latest weather information, heat safety tips and county updates, visit Chesterfield.Gov/StormInformation.
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In the News
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Celebrate America's 250th with Free Fourth of July Fun
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation invites the public to the annual Fourth of July celebration Saturday, July 4 from 5-10 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road). Enjoy a kids zone, food vendors, live music, special entertainment, fireworks and more at this family-friendly event.
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Historical Marker Unveiled at Former Dupuy School Site
Chesterfield and the Concerned Citizens of Ettrick unveiled a new historical marker June 29 at the site of the former Dupuy Elementary School, which was constructed in 1962 and served Black children from kindergarten through middle school until the county's public schools were integrated.
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Register Your NNO Party and Request a Visit from McGruff
Chesterfield's 2026 National Night Out celebration will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4 with events across the county. By registering your NNO block party event, you will receive party materials and can request a visit from McGruff. The deadline to register your party is Wednesday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m.
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Early Voting Continues for Aug. 4 Primary Elections
Early voting for Aug. 4 primary elections continues at Central Library. On the ballot are a Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District, and a special Democratic primary for the Dale District seat on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors.
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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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Convenience Center Gate Fee Increasing Effective July 1
Due to inflationary costs associated with offering the services, the gate fee for disposal of trash and yard debris at Chesterfield’s two convenience centers is increasing from $7 to $9 starting Wednesday, July 1. Gate fees at the facilities have not increased since 2008.
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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.
Westchester Commons Concert Series: The Reagan Years
Thursday, July 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Stage
Year 11 of Westchester's summer concerts continues with the East Coast's original 80s tribute band. Dress the part and you just might find that you’re transported back to the time when neon colors, wild hair and music was a focus of pop culture.
VA250: Petticoat Patriots of the American Revolution
Thursday, July 9, 6 p.m. at Bon Air Library
Local author Libby McNamee will introduce you to the women of the American Revolution, including Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, the midnight riders and even soldiers. This program is for adults.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Joe Casey just days before his pending retirement as county administrator on July 1. We look back at his decade in the county and discuss some of the most pivotal moments, as well as what he’s learned not only about the job, but about himself.
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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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Say Hi to Nature's Man!
At a hearty 142 pounds, Nature's Man is practically a miniature horse at this point. He has a goofy personality and loves attention! He loves to play with other dogs -- they just have to be ok with a large play buddy. Nature's Man is very curious, already knows "sit", and (thankfully) walks fairly well on a leash. He was a bit too interested in cats so he would need a no-cat home. He is around 6 years old.
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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 Clover Hill High Wins Back-to-Back National Guard Cups
For outstanding success in VHSL academic activities, Clover Hill High won the 2025-26 National Guard Cup presented by the Virginia Army National Guard. This is Clover Hill’s fourth cup, having also won in 2024-25, 2021-22 and 2015-16.
The Virginia High School League annually awards the cup to recognize yearlong success in academic activities. A point system determines the winner based on overall performance in VHSL state championships throughout the school year. Clover Hill High earned 350 points to win the cup for VHSL class 5. Clover Hill High students earned points in magazine (35), online news (20), yearbook (20), debate (50) and film festival (225).
 VIDEO: Aaaahhhhh!!! Real Monsters!
The big imaginations of Swift Creek Elementary came to life, thanks to a partnership project with Capital One. Students created drawings and stories of their own monsters and a team of professional artists crafted amazing models, posters and more of the kids’ creations. Watch this video to see the smiles and surprise when their creatures were revealed!
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