Community

DSCR breaks ground on large building project

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Economic Development, Uncategorized

Defense Supply Center Richmond, located in Chesterfield, last week held a groundbreaking ceremony on the campus of the DLA facility which distributes aviation parts. The division will replace Buildings 31 and 32 and include a new center restaurant, according to Chief of Engineering Services Branch Dave Kolmer. The new $87 million, 252,000 square-foot, five-story congressionally-approved building will be the first phase of a three phase development. Kolmer did say that only Phase 1 of the project has been approved. Phases 2 and 3 still have to undergo congressional approval. Phase one will accommodate 875 employees with a scheduled completion date…

Your input is needed

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Chesterfield Government, Uncategorized

Where do you live or work? What do you love about this area? What would make this area even better? Thought provoking questions – and literally “close to home” for the citizens who took the opportunity to provide answers at a workshop designed to receive their help charting the future of their community. On the afternoon of October 13, the Chesterfield Planning Department hosted a workshop at the Bensley Community Center for citizens interested in the Northern Jefferson Davis Corridor Special Area Plan. About 30 citizens attended the workshop and provided input on how to improve their community as a…

Bike, trail planners to hold series of meetings on proposed routes

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

The Bike & Trail plan was considered this week by the Chesterfield Planning Commission. There are currently 40 miles of bikeways and trails on the ground today, with an additional eight miles of projects currently underway and 28 miles would be added to the network over the next 10 years (figures according to the draft plan). The Board of Supervisors will be holding a series of community meetings before their public hearing scheduled for November 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. to ascertain that citizen are on board with the project while getting additional input. BIKE, TRAIL MEETING DATES Tuesday, October…

Drinking water clinics for well owners

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Learn more about the quality of your drinking water and how to care for your well water system. Monday, Oct. 19, 5-7 p.m. Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Chesterfield County Department of Health, is conducting two drinking water clinics so that well owners can assess their drinking water. A meeting is being held in October where participants will pick up sample kits and receive instructions about how to collect a water sample. The cost per kit is $50, which includes a sample analysis test for selected chemical and bacteriological constituents. The meeting will take place at the…

Afternoon Tea

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield hosted their 6th Annual Afternoon Tea Party last week at Chester Baptist’s Great Hall in Chester. The beautiful crisp fall Saturday afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of beautiful hats and fellowship for our area ladies. The Tea Party Fundraiser benefits The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield, a non-profit interfaith organization, that offers free, accompanied transportation, in-home handyman services, and low-cost classes to adults over 50 in Chesterfield and the surrounding communities. More than 150 guests enjoyed tea, delicious traditional teatime fare and wonderful camaraderie. Tony Zevgolis, 2013 Senior Idol, serenaded guests with his…

The Crossings Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

The staff and residents at the Crossings at Ironbridge are firm supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a show of support, every Friday the staff and some of their residents wear pink with each donating $2 towards breast cancer research. At the end of the month of October, all proceeds will be donated to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. A staff member made a wreath out of pink ribbon which is displayed during the month October as a show of support for breast cancer awareness.

Candidate Forum: School Board

By Press release on October 21, 2015 School Board, Uncategorized

In the redistricting process do you suggest community/school meetings for comments on drawing proposed district lines and work to eliminate financial segregation? JOHN ERBACH (DALE) Absolutely—I plan to hold community meetings at every school in the Dale District ahead of any decision on redistricting. This is an emotional issue for many since people feel a sense of attachment to their school. The School Board has hired an outside consultant to prepare an independent report on the subject, and I think that was the appropriate thing to do at this time. I suspect that the report will propose district lines that make…

Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisors

By VN Staff on October 21, 2015 Board of Supervisors, Uncategorized

Do you believe user fees for service, in the county, should continue as they are presently? i.e.: library programs, transfer station, vehicle, library and transfer station closures and so on. CLIFF BICKFORD (DALE) Chesterfield County has utilized User Fees for years as a way to keep real estate taxes lower. I believe that this pay as you go approach to certain government services that are only used by a portion of the community is appropriate. JIM HOLLAND (DALE) I am committed to reviewing and eliminating nominal fees on a case-by-case basis. Excellence in government means evaluating our revenues and costs at least annually and…

What are you fishing and recreating in?

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The State of the James River report gives the river’s health an overall score of 61 perent and a grade of B minus this year. This represents a 3-percent increase in the overall score since 2013. Achieving a B minus for the first time in decades shows that the Commonwealth’s investments in clean water are realizing results. Much of the increase is due to the improvements in wastewater treatment and the resulting pollution reductions, where 80 percent of state and local clean water efforts have been targeted. However, there are key factors that remain critically low and must be addressed…

Leaders Save Lives

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Announcements, Schools, Uncategorized

This winter, students have an exciting opportunity to earn gift cards and win a $2,500 college scholarship from the American Red Cross – all while helping to save lives. Just host a Leaders Save Lives blood drive between December 15 and January 15 and you can be entered to win while gaining valuable leadership experience. Every two seconds a patient in the U.S. needs blood. You can give the gift of life this winter break. Learn more and sign up at redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives.

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