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The Chesterfield Report

The Weekly Report

Week of June 15, 2026
The Week in Chesterfield
Growth & DevelopmentWest Ridge High School reaches construction milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Area High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.

Growth & DevelopmentPlanning Commission approves master plan for Southside Speedway revival

Chesterfield County Planning Commission approved a master plan for reviving Southside Speedway, clearing the way for a phased reopening of the historic racetrack by late 2027.

GovernmentCounty Gives Young Resident Behind-the-Scenes Administrative Look

Chesterfield County offered a youth a behind-the-scenes look at county government operations through a special program opportunity.

SchoolsChesterfield Early Learning Teacher Acquitted of Assault Charges

A Chesterfield County early learning teacher was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges after the judge found insufficient evidence of criminal conduct in an April incident with a student.

GovernmentEarly Voting Starts June 18 for August Primary Elections

Early voting for Chesterfield County's August 4 primary elections begins June 18 with weekend voting options on two Saturdays and two Sundays.

PolicePolice investigate motorbike theft spree in Chesterfield

Chesterfield County police investigate multiple motorcycle thefts across residential neighborhoods and commercial facilities, seeking community tips to identify suspects.

Virginia & Region
Virginia set to launch legal cannabis retail next summer

When retail cannabis sales launch, Chesterfield residents will have legal access to a regulated market, and the county may benefit from new local businesses and tax revenue associated with cannabis…

Read it at Virginia Mercury ↗
Virginia Legislators Agree on Legal Cannabis Sales Framework

Chesterfield residents will have access to legal cannabis products starting in 2027, and local retailers may have opportunities to participate in this new market.

Read it at Cardinal News ↗
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The Week Ahead
  • Wed, Jun 24 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - June 24, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Jul 22 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - July 22, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Aug 26 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting -August 26, 2026 details ↗
  • Tue, Jul 21 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Tue, Aug 18 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Wed, Jun 17 Event Farmers Market · Chesterfield County Government Complex - 6701 Mimms Loop Chesterfield VA 23832 details ↗
  • Thu, Jun 18 Event Chesterfield Triad · James M. Holland Recreation Complex at Beulah > Beulah Recreation Center - 6901 Hopkins Road North Chesterfield VA 23234 details ↗
  • Thu, Jun 18 Event Kinship Support Group · Virtual details ↗
  • Thu, Jun 18 Event Integration and Civil Rights in Richmond (Juneteenth 2026 Celebration) · Chesterfield Baptist Church - 16520 Hull Street Road Moseley VA 23120 details ↗
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June 18

Early voting for Virginia's August primary opens at the county registrar. Your first chance to help decide who lands on the November ballot.

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