The Chesterfield County Preservation Committee will meet on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. to review two proposed changes to historic properties in the county, called “Certificates of Appropriateness.” Properties to be discussed include Magnolia Grange, 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. that has applied to install a fresh air intake. The owner of the Clarke House, 4515 Centralia Rd., is asking the committee to allow the house to be relocated on a lot in a proposed subdivision and construct a new road for access to said adjacent subdivision The meeting will take place at the Chesterfield Community Development Building, Multipurpose Room 9800…
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognized its World War II veterans with a resolution calling for remembrance on Aug. 14, the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. Around 28 WWII veterans attended a dinner in their honor on July 22 during the dinner break of the Board of Supervisors meeting. During the dinner, the veterans swapped stories from their service in the war, while county employees and leaders served them dinner. Each received a copy of the resolution recognizing and remembering August 14, 2015, as the 70th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. The war…
John Erbach, a local business lawyer, recently announced his candidacy for the Chesterfield County School Board to represent the Dale District. “I am proud to send my four daughters to Chesterfield County Public Schools, and I want every member of our community to have pride in our public education system,” said Erbach. “As a parent, I meet with their teachers on a regular basis. As a business leader, I understand the value of education, and as a community leader, I know the importance of tapping into the substantial resources we have in Chesterfield.” Mr. Erbach acknowledges the issues facing Chesterfield…
Virginia Arandall is concerned that a bed and breakfast and special events venue could be approved in her neighborhood. But she is not alone. Other residents in her neighborhood, off Hopkins Road in the in Meadowbrook area, are also concerned. Residents of the Windy Oaks Lane/Sunbeam Road neighborhood are supportive of the owners of the Edgewood House winning historic designation and the use of the house as a bed and breakfast, but it is the special events operation the group of neighbors opposes. “We’re not so upset about the concept, it’s just the special events part that they are trying…
A bed and breakfast and special events venue could be approved in a historic house just north of the newly constructed Walmart in North Chesterfield. The proposed B and B would be located in the historic Edgewood House on Hopkins Road. The Chesterfield County Planning Commission on July 21 and then the Board of Supervisors must approve the requested conditional use for owners John and Ruth Cristen Vest. The house built, in the 1908 by Judith Winfree, wife of Rupert Winfree, after Mrs. Winfree’s childhood and her previous house burned, has substantial chimneys due to Winfree’s fear of fire. The…
As it continues to work on filling the gap of the “Moving Forward… the Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield,” which includes smaller area plans, the Chesterfield County Planning Department planners are drafting the bicycles and trails facility plan, a Phase II implementation. The draft Bikeways & Trails plan is only an advisory plan and according to planners, is only a guide for future development of the facilities. The intent of the project is to provide the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors with recommendations regarding the plan, along with implementing ordinances and other tools as…
In a runaway victory last Tuesday in the 11th Senatorial District, Amanda Chase took down incumbent Steve Martin and Barry Moore. Both Ms. Chase and Mr. Moore were running for office for the first time. Chase overwhelmed Martin who held the Virginia Senate seat since he won the Senate position in a special election in 1994. Chase convinced voters that it was time for Martin to go. She beat Martin by over 1,000 votes in what was considered a low turnout election. Chase garnered 4,468 votes, Martin received 3,417 votes and Moore grabbed 2,691. A grassroots campaign brought Chase small…
DALE DISTRICT Near the entrance to Falling Creek Middle School (FCMS), Michael Jackson declared his candidacy for the Chesterfield County School Board to represent the Dale District. Mr. Jackson intends to fill the soon-to-be vacant seat to bring about positive change to the schools in the county. He states that he will seek improvement in all the schools in the area to give students the opportunity to achieve at the highest levels. While the Dale District will be his first concern, he made his announcement in front of FCMS because it is a vivid example of how the current school board…
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved a series of agreements last month for the Chesterfield Center for the Arts (CCAF), which will allow both the final phase of the design and construction of the approximately 18,500-square-foot facility to begin. The project is being developed in conjunction with the aid of public supporters that are providing funds for both construction and operating costs. The center is one of the largest public/private partnerships in terms of private donations undertaken in the county. About $1.1 million in private donations and pledges have been raised by the CCAF. The foundation will also provide…
The election primary season is coming to a close and candidates are fervently working in the 11th State Senatorial District. While Senator Steve Martin remains the incumbent, two others are in contention for Martin’s seat. A Village News series of articles focusing on the primary election, in the 11th, which will take place on Tuesday, June 9, has highlighted the aspirations and issues of two candidates running against Martin. A pitch for your vote from Martin is last in the series. Martin has a lot of experience in the political arena, starting his political career as a delegate in 1987…