Those who travel on West Hundred Road from Jefferson Davis Highway west to Interstate 95 know that there needs to be work done to relieve traffic snarls on that short section of highway. A new project by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), managed by Chesterfield’s transportation department, should relieve at least some of the congestion. According to the Chesterfield County Department of Transportation (CDOT), “A Design Public Hearing will be held on Dec. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Thomas Dale High School located at 3626 W. Hundred Rd. The purpose of the hearing is…
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A space facing the Village Green in Chester has been vacant since an accident took place while building there in 2008. The property is 0.6 acres and is located in the southwest corner of Fountain Square Plaza and Chester Village Drive. Now, after a lot of discussion over what type of building should replace it, a final plan for the building has been approved. While the building is ready to be started, McBar Industries has to have an amendment to the original zoning case approved. The amendment will be presented to the Chesterfield County Planning Commission on Dec. 15. The…
During her eight years as a senator, Hillary Clinton was part of a small but growing club of Democratic women. They gathered for monthly off-the-record dinners, shared a tiny ladies’ room just off the Senate floor and looked out for each other. They also shared dinners in DC and Northern Virginia locations. Clinton helped out in her own way, raising their collective profile and hitting the campaign trail for many of them. On Monday, 13 of them came together at a Capitol Hill hotel to return the favor for Clinton, each making her case for the Democratic presidential front-runner in…
Two groups on opposite sides of a contentious issue made their opinions known at last week’s Chesterfield Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting. The issue was whether or not the county should adopt “Bikeways & Trails” a new chapter of “Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County.” The BOS voted 3-2 in favor of adopting the chapter. Comments made by citizens during the meeting equaled 61 with 45 asking for approval and 16 asking that the planning chapter not be approved. The discussion leading up to the public meeting, which would determine if the bikeways & trails chapter would be added…
Marsha Sharpe retires from a lifetime of service to others in need Making a difference in the lives of others is one reason a person might pursue a career in social services. It is a career where one works to help meet the basic human needs of all people with particular attention to the needs of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. It is not always a fun job, but those who choose to work in the field see it as an honor. Chesterfield County recently lost a leader in the field of social services when Marsha…
Joy Wallace can frequently be seen at local fires. Just like any of the male firefighters, Wallace would suit up in the turnout gear (protective clothing) and don the self contained breathing apparatus, which would weigh around 60 pounds or more. She would risk her life while facing infernos to protect and rescue citizens and to save their property. She started out as a firefighter and through diligence, dedication and hard work has worked her way up through the ranks. On Tuesday night, Nov. 20, at Chesterfield Fire and EMS promotion ceremony, Wallace made history in the county fire department…
Sports Backers supports Bikeways and Trails Plan that will become part of Chesterfield’s Comprehensive Plan. According to Sports Backers, who have collected over 1,100 signatures in support of the Bike/Trails, a safe, accessible network of bikeways and trails that connects residents with places of work, schools, retail centers more is sorely needed. Over the last few months, Sports Backers has been engaging with residents from all over Chesterfield County, hearing their stories and why they want to see Chesterfield County become a more walkable, bikeable place to live. The stories we’ve heard reflect the diversity of the county – we’ve…
While some results of last week’s election were expected, such as contests with unopposed candidates, others were not. Here is a rundown of the results in southeastern Chesterfield: Board of Supervisors in the Bermuda and Matoaca districts did not have opponents. Dorothy Jaeckle and Steven Elswick received 8,151 and 11,622 votes respectively. In the Dale District race Jim Holland won over Cliff Bickford by 2,032 votes (6,303 to 4,270 respectively) . Mr. Bickford succumbed to Mr. Holland four years ago in a race that yielded only a 932 difference between the candidates. In the two other supervisor races, Christopher Winslow…
These meetings are open to the public although public comment is not appropriate. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Capital Construction Goals & Accountability Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Liaison Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Budget and Audit Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at 1:45 p.m. in…
Chesterfield County is not only a great place to live, work and play – it’s a great place to visit. And now, finding must-see attractions to visit is easy using Experience Chesterfield, a new online initiative for county residents and visitors. The itineraries focus on history, family fun and outdoor adventure, and the recently added Experience Chesterfield in Autumn highlights some of the best places to see colorful fall foliage, pick pumpkins or take a crisp afternoon hike in the county. “Chesterfield County is a gem in the metro Richmond area,” Susan Pollard, communications and media director, said. “Experience Chesterfield…