It’s time to investigate the EDAs
0Editor: After the megasite was withdrawn by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority in 2018, Chesterfield Citizens United and Bermuda Advocates for Responsible Development asked for a statewide investigation by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (the Legislature’s watchdog) into the practices of EDAs. State Sen. Amanda Chase’s bill was killed (unfunded) in committee. Legislators, don’t you think it’s time? In regard to a proposed mixed-use development at Route 10 and Courthouse Road (Courthouse Landing), citizens are concerned that the case is being “double advertised” so it can be heard at the Planning Commission next month and at the Board…
Do something about Shoosmith landfill odors!
0Editor: When looking to move closer to work, we found the lovely community of Bel Arbor in 2000. We noticed the Shoosmith sign as we turned onto Iron Bridge Road, but never gave it a thought. Those who would become our neighbors didn’t mention the foul-smelling early morning and evening air. We would not realize there was a problem until after we moved in. Over the years, in spite of community complaints, the problem has only gotten worse. There have been petitions (change.org under “landfill odor elimination”) and participation at community meetings to explain how the odors are affecting our…
Chesterfield comic creators prepare for Zine Fest
0From left, front: Lillie Patteson, Kim Lepe, and Rebecca Patteson; back: Kim Eley, David Patteson, Jakob Lepe and Nikolas Lepe. Not pictured: Henri-Lamar. (Ellie Browning photo) Pencil shavings and ink stains are just a few things that the Zazu Ziners are used to when creating their one-of-a-kind comics in preparation for the 13th annual Richmond Zine Fest. The creative group includes David, Rebecca and Lillie Patteson, brothers Jakob and Nikolas Lepe, and Henri-Lamar. The Ziners get support from publisher Kim Eley of KWE Publishing. “We have such a great dynamic, I think. Everyone is so supportive, and everyone is excited…
Old Lane Crossing, solar park approved; Carvana deferred until October
0Chesterfield County supervisors last week unanimously approved rezoning applications for a residential development at 9621 Hopkins Road and a new solar farm on 1,677 acres at what was previously known as the “megasite” property, but postponed a decision on the Carvana auto storage and inspection facility until Oct. 23 so the county could advertise some new and amended proffers. The supervisors approved 98-lot cluster-style homes on 40 acres between Route 288 and Old Lane that would be known as Old Lane Crossing. Farrish Properties LLC is the builder. On the former megasite property, Torch Clean Energy of Boulder plans to…
Chesterfield names new deputy county administrator
0Jesse Smith Last week, Chesterfield County announced that transportation director Jesse Smith will be its new deputy county administrator for community development, replacing longtime county employee Bill Dupler. The board of supervisors was expected to appoint Smith at its Sept. 25 meeting. He would begin his new role on Oct. 1. Dupler worked 28 years for the county in various capacities. In his current role, Smith leads the county’s Transportation Department and serves as a key advisor to the county administrator and the supervisors. He is responsible for obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal funding through…
ChesterFest
0Scout, a therapy dog that works with Bates Orthodontics, is pictured with Rachelle Martin during Saturday’s ChesterFest. (Caleb M. Soptelean photo)
Pumpkin time!
0Nancy Hoover, on left, and Charles Culley unloaded pumpkins from New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church. The pumpkins are shipped from the Navajo reservation near Farmington, N.M., and sales also support the Hopi, Pueblo and Zuni tribes. The annual pumpkin sale at 6600 Greenyard Road will run through Oct. 31. Hours are 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (804) 748-2439 or 777-9163. (Caleb M. Soptelean photo)
Daughters of the American Revolution honored
0The Chesterfield chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently received awards from the national organization for presenting Constitution kits to Chesterfield County classrooms last year during Constitution Week. Pictured from left are committee members Shelby Chandler, June Keller, Ruth Snead and Brenda Weir.