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New Process Makes Latex Paint Disposal Painless

General Services

Sept. 19, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Starting next month, you’ll only have to go as far as your trash can to dispose of old or unwanted latex paint.

Effective Oct. 1, Chesterfield County is introducing a new latex pai...

Chesterfield Names New Deputy County Administrator

Administration

September 18, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County today announced Jesse Smith as its new deputy county administrator for community development. Smith currently serves as the county’s transportation director....

Chesterfield Commemorates First House Rehabilitated in Partnership with Maggie Walker Community Land

Community Enhancement 

Sept. 18, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County and Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (MWCLT) celebrated the rehabilitation and sale of the first residence to an income-eligible homebuyer as par...

Chesterfield Launches ‘Lock and Talk’ Awareness Campaign for National Suicide Awareness Month

Mental Health Support ServicesSeptember 3, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Reducing the availability of highly lethal and commonly used suicide methods has been associated with declines in suicide rates of as much as 30-50% in other countries. In ...

Chesterfield Fleet Services Recognized with Three International Awards

General Services 

August 28, 2019 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County Fleet Services was recognized at the Board of Supervisors’ afternoon session for their exemplifying Everyday Excellence. Fleet Serv...

Chesterfield County Receives Visit from Martha Okafor

Social Services 

August 22, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services hosted Martha Okafor, Ph.D., the regional administrator for the Administration for Children and Families (AC...

Chesterfield Dedicates Marker at the Historic Midlothian Elementary School

Administration

Aug. 10, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County commemorated a piece of the county’s rich history with a marker dedication ceremony at the historic Midlothian Elementary School.

Completed in 1946, the bri...

Chesterfield’s Deputy County Administrator for Community Development Announces Retirement

Administration

August 9, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — After 28 years with Chesterfield County, Deputy County Administrator for Community Development William “Bill” Dupler announced his plans to retire, effective Sept. 30, at ...

Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Offers Well Water Testing

August 5, 2019

Cooperative Extension

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Private water sources like wells and springs are unregulated in Virginia, but Chesterfield is offering homeowners an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water...

County Continuing to Monitor Work by State Health Officials, CCPS to Investigate Source of Illness

August 2, 2019

Communications and Media

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County continues to monitor the work of the Virginia Department of Health and Chesterfield County Public Schools to investigate the source of illness regarding 10 confi...

Chesterfield Wins Top Achievement Award For Virginia Counties

Administration 

July 31, 2019 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — This week the Virginia Association of Counties, or VACo, named Chesterfield County as the recipient of two 2019 Achievement Awards, including the program’s highes...

Chesterfield Hosts Second Growth Through Opportunity Cadet Academy

July 23, 2019

Communications & Media

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County public safety and general services departments kicked off the second 16-week Growth Through Opportunity, or GTO, cadet academy, providing seven adults wi...

August Planning Commission Meeting Moved Due to Planned Major Maintenance in Public Meeting Room

Department of General Services

July 18, 2019 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — With planned major maintenance of the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 25, next month’s meeting of the county Pl...

Chesterfield Emergency Communications Asks Citizens ‘How’s Your 9-1-1 Service?”

Emergency Communications Center 

July 12, 2019 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield Emergency Communications dispatchers are always ready to answer citizens’ calls for help in their times of need but getting feedback...

Chesterfield Ranks Among Leading ‘Digital Counties’ for 10th Year

Information Systems Technology

July 12, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — For the past decade, Chesterfield County has ranked among the top 10 localities on the nationwide Digital Counties Survey by setting an example for the innovative use of techno...

County’s Triple-AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed

Budget and ManagementJuly 9, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Recently, the nation’s top three ratings agencies reaffirmed Chesterfield County’s triple-AAA bond rating, solidifying Chesterfield’s position among a small...

Shred Paper Items, Recycle Electronics at Upcoming Event

Department of General Services 

June 27, 2019

Shredding all your personal papers and recycling old electronics can seem like a daunting task, but Chesterfield is making this service simple and accessible.

Next month, county residents are invited to ...

Chesterfield Fire Chief Elected to Serve On International Board

Fire & EMS 

June 26, 2019 

At its annual meeting earlier this month, the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association elected Chesterfield County Fire & EMS Chief Edward “Loy” Senter Jr. to its 2019-2020 board.

Senter wa...

Forbes Names Chesterfield A Top Virginia Employer

Communications & Media 

Junes 25, 2019 

Chesterfield County was recognized earlier this month as one of only two local government agencies ranked among numerous Virginia companies on Forbes list of “America’s Best-i...

Chesterfield County Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts

Administration

June 24, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — After nearly three decades working to realize the dream of building an arts center in Chester, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held next Monday to officially begin construction of the Baxter...

County Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Accounting Department

June 19, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Accounting Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the Unit...

Community Meetings Set to Share Draft Midlothian Community Special Area Plan with Residents

Planning Department

June 17, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Two community meetings are planned to introduce the draft Midlothian Community Special Area Plan. The draft plan represents the community’s input and vision and serves as a road...

Chesterfield Names Kelly Fried As Executive Director of Mental Health Support Services

Mental Health Support Services

June 14, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  Chesterfield County has named Kelly Fried as its new executive director of Mental Health Support Services and the Chesterfield Community Services Board. She has serve...

Chesterfield Encourages Investment in Older Buildings with Rehabilitation Tax Exemption

June 13, 2019

Community Enhancement 

For home and business owners who are planning a rehabilitation, renovation or replacement project, filling out a short application could help them tap into a tax break.

Real estate incentive programs aren&rsq...

Chesterfield County Earns Seven National Achievement Awards from NACo

Communications and Media

June 12, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County recently received seven achievement awards from the National Association of Counties. These awards recognize the ways that local governments are providing better,...

Detour Planned Along Old Hundred Road Beginning June 24

Transportation Department

June 10, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — A traffic detour is scheduled to go into effect on Monday, June 24, along Old Hundred Road, between Ramblewood Drive and Old Stage Road, as part of the Old Bermuda Hundred Road Impr...

Long-Time Chesterfield Judge Recognized With Naming Of Child Advocacy Center

Date: May 23, 2019

Citizen Information and Resources

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — After 33 years of working in a Juvenile and Domestic Relations courtroom, Judge Bonnie C. Davis knows firsthand how challenging it is to prepare a child to testify abou...

Chesterfield Arboretum Awarded Level I Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program

General Services

May 22, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Arboretum, located on the Chesterfield County Government Complex, has been awarded a Level I accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton...

Club Champions League Extends Contract with Chesterfield Through 2022

Parks and Recreation

May 16, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County will continue to play host to several of the Club Champions League’s (CCL) major soccer events through 2022, thanks to recently renewed contracts. This is th...

Chesterfield Selected To Participate in National Initiative To Expand Opioid Treatment In Jails

May 9, 2019 

Sheriff's Office

Chesterfield County today announced it is one of 15 localities, and the only one in Virginia, selected to participate in a national program to expand medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in jails.

The c...

New ‘Access On Demand’ Transportation Program Offers County Residents Direct-To-Destination Service

May 6, 2019

Citizen Information & Resources

Getting around in Chesterfield just got easier with the launch of Chesterfield County’s newest transportation program, Access On Demand. This service is the first of its kind in the region, offering affordable...

Chesterfield County Names Thomas Tucker as Emergency Communications Director

ECC

April 30, 2019

Chesterfield County has named Thomas “Tommy” Tucker as its new director of emergency communications. He has served as interim co-director of the Emergency Communications Center, or ECC, since October 2018.

After 32 year...

Dutch Gap Relic River Project Wins Governor’s Excellence Award

Parks and Recreation

April 24, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — At its regular meeting on April 24, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognized the Parks and Recreation Department, which was recently named a recipient of the 201...

Chesterfield Transportation Launches Streamline 360/288 Improvements Website

Transportation

April 22, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, the Chesterfield County Transportation Department launched its new website, Streamline 360/288 Improvements, dedicated to the multi-year, phased plan of multiple roadway projects along...

Falling Creek Ironworks Celebrates its 400th Anniversary

April 19, 2019

Communications & Media

On Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Falling Creek Ironworks will be commemorating its 400th anniversary with a heritage day celebration. This special event recognizes the establishment of the first iron furnace 400...

Chesterfield Attorney Earns A. Robert Cherin Award

County Attorney's Office

April 17, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Michael Chernau, deputy county attorney, was awarded the A. Robert Cherin Award on Friday, April 5, from the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc., or LGA, for his exemplary ...

Lecture Series Highlights History of Falling Creek Ironworks in Anticipation of 400th Anniversary

Parks & Recreation

April 1, 2019

As Chesterfield County prepares to recognize the 400^th anniversary of Falling Creek Ironworks with a heritage day celebration in May, it has planned a series of lectures to highlight the history of the first iron furnace...

Introducing the New Sound of Summer—Chesterfield LIVE!

March 25, 2019

Parks and Recreation

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Spring may have just started, but soon we’ll be “Walking on Sunshine” and searching for “Good Times” to cure the “Su...

‘Talk. They Hear You.’ Campaign Helps Parents Kickstart the Conversation About Underage Drinking

Mental Health Support Services 

March 25, 2019 

Chesterfield County, VA - It’s never too early for parents to start talking with their children about the dangers of underage drinking. During April, which is Alcohol Awareness Mont...

First-Ever Chesterfield Growth Through Opportunity Program Celebrates Success with Graduation

Communications and Media

3/22/2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural 16-week Growth Through Opportunity (GTO) cadet academy, with the graduation of five adults with intellect...

Chesterfield County Releases Business Climate Survey

Communications and Media

3/19/2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield Economic Development has published an online Business Climate Survey to gather feedback from county businesses.

Specifically created to gather opinions from existing business...

Educational Traveling Trunk Teaches History of WWI

Parks & Recreation

Date: March 14, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County’s Sesquicentennial of WWI Committee has created an educational traveling trunk to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of World War I. The trunk inclu...

Chesterfield Announces New Academy For Multicultural Communities

Citizen Information & Resources

Date: March 12, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), is launching a new academy that empowers residents...

Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available in Chesterfield

February 26, 2019

Mental Health Support Services

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic, and through the month of March, Chesterfield County is promoting the proper disposal of expired or unused medications throug...

2019 Chesterfield County Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarship Winners Announced

Communications and Media

Date: February 25, 2019 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — As February comes to a close, Virginia State University and Chesterfield County honored six high-achieving high school seniors at the annual Black History Month B...

Harrowgate Park Closed Beginning March 1

Parks & Recreation 

Date: February 25, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Beginning March 1, Harrowgate Park, 4000 Cougar Trail, will be closed for construction.

The park will be closed for construction of the new Harrowgate Elementary Sch...

Region launches Opioid Solutions RVA website, media campaign

Communications and Media

2/7/2019

Chesterfield County, VA - The counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico and the city of Richmond today launched a website and a yearlong media campaign under the name Opioid Solutions RVA to highlight the dangers of opi...

Registration Open for the Government Citizens Academy

February 5, 2019

Citizen Information & Resources

CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Chesterfield County is offering a hands-on approach for citizens to learn about their local government and tour county facilities. Registration is open for the 2019 Governmen...

Musical Event to Kick Off 30th Black History Month Celebration

Communications and Media

1/30/2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Join Virginia State University and Chesterfield County for a special musical event to kick off the 30^th Black History Month Celebration Friday, Feb. 1, 7-9:30 p.m., at Virginia ...

Chesterfield Seeks Citizen Input on Transit Needs Along Jefferson Davis Corridor

January 30, 2019

TransportationCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Department of Transportation, in partnership with SIR, a local marketing research and consulting firm, is conducting a survey about the Jefferson Davis corr...

Chesterfield, Virginia Credit Union Partner on Five-Year Sponsorship Agreement

Parks and Recreation

Jan. 25, 2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department and Virginia Credit Union have partnered on a five-year sponsorship agreement worth $100,000 that includes Virginia Credit Union&a...

County Links Up with the Nation’s Longest Linear Park

January 24, 2019

Parks and Recreation

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — A path near Pocahontas State Park has become a designated part of the East Coast Greenway, which aims to develop a biking and walking route from Canada to Key West. The nonprofit East...

County Adopts Time-Tested Model for Continually Affordable Homes

Communications and Media

1/17/2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, or MWCLT, has closed on its first home in Chesterfield with support from the county. MWCLT will repair and rehabilitate a vacant home at 5616 S. M...

‘The Basics’ Initiative Comes to Chesterfield

Communications and Media

1/15/2019

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Eighty percent of brain growth happens during the first three years of life. RVA Basics, a new initiative coming to Chesterfield, wants to make the most of that time and help kids get th...

Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Elect Chair, Vice Chair

January 10, 2019

Board of Supervisors

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — At their Jan. 9 meeting, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors elected Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley as chair for 2019. Haley previously served as vice chair in 2...

Chesterfield County Internal Auditor Earns CGAP

January 3, 2019

Internal Audit

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Christopher Meade, CPA and senior auditor with Chesterfield County’s Department of Internal Audit, recently earned the Certified Government Auditing Professional, or CGAP, credenti...

Chesterfield County Names Hughes as Community Corrections Services Director

December 4, 2018

Community Corrections

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County has named Gary Hughes as its new director of community corrections services. County leaders selected Hughes after a national recruitment process. He is currently ...

Chesterfield First in Region to Partner with Growth Through Opportunity Cadets Program

December 4, 2018

General Services/Public Safety

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County public safety and general services departments kicked off the inaugural 16-week Growth Through Opportunity, or GTO, cadet academy, providing five ...

Chesterfield Receives National Recognition on Budgeting

November 20, 2018

Budget

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County has recently been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association with the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for the county’s budget. This is th...

Chesterfield Offering Lifetime Dog Licenses Beginning Nov. 1

October 29, 2018

Treasurer's Office

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Beginning Nov. 1, Chesterfield County will offer a lifetime dog license for $10 at the county Treasurer’s Office, animal shelter and at several local businesses. Licenses, whi...

Fee Waived For Vegetative Debris at County Convenience Centers Through Oct. 21

October 12, 2018

Waste and Resource Recovery Division

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County will waive vegetative debris fees at both the Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers through Sunday, Oct. 21, to give residents time to cle...

Public Comment Sought On Draft Comprehensive Plan Update

October 8, 2018

Planning

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The draft update to the Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review and comment through Nov. 12 at www.chesterfield.gov/compplanupdate. The Comprehensive Plan is the ...

Sports Tourism Sees Another Banner Year in Chesterfield

Communications and Media

10/8/2018

CHESTERFIELD
COUNTY, VA — Sixty-two sports events attracting athletes, families and coaches from across the nation and several countries saw sports tourism’s local economic impact reach $41 million in ...

Chesterfield County Designated ‘Purple Heart County’

Communications and Media

October 3, 2018

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County held a ceremony to honor the county’s Purple Heart recipients and recognize its declaration as a “Purple Heart County.” The...

‘Connect[tober]fest’ Workshops Designed to Create Dialogue About How Community Priorities, Resources

Communications and Media

10/1/2018

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Join us at Connect[tober]fest! Bring your neighbors and attend any of several interactive and engaging workshops designed to create dialogue about how community priorities and resources ...

Chesterfield County Internal Auditor Earns CISA

September 27, 2018

Internal Audit

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Khara Lounsbury, technology audit manager with Chesterfield County’s Department of Internal Audit, recently earned the Certified Information Systems Auditor, or CISA, credential...

Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Earns National Accreditation

September 24, 2018

Parks and Recreation

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, or CAPRA, awarded the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department with the prestigious CAPRA accred...

Chesterfield Names Road to Honor Service and Sacrifice of Fallen Military Soldier

September 21, 2018

Communications and Media

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Today, Chesterfield County government officials honored the service and sacrifice of Chesterfield native and Army hero by naming the road in Huguenot Park, Kyle Middleton Way. &...

Fee Waived For Vegetative Debris at County Convenience Centers Through Sept. 30

September 20, 2018

Waste and Resource Recovery 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County will continue to waive vegetative debris fees at both the Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers through Sept. 30, to give residents tim...

Chesterfield’s Community Emergency Response Team Course begins Oct. 2

September 12, 2018

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —Are you interested in training that will better prepare you for disasters and emergencies? Chesterfield County’s popular Community Emergency Response Tea...