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The Weekly Report

Week of November 9, 2026
The Week in Chesterfield
Growth & DevelopmentCounty filings point to first Chesterfield Trader Joe's

County filings and building permits indicate Trader Joe's will open its first Chesterfield store at Springline at District 60 on Midlothian Turnpike, with a summer 2027 opening expected.

PoliceSedan rear-ends tow truck, injuring driver and child

A sedan rear-ended a tow truck at Gateway Centre Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon, injuring the sedan's driver and a child.

Fire & EMSFour pets rescued from backyard shed fires

Two dogs and two rabbits were rescued from two shed fires in a Chesterfield County backyard on Tuesday afternoon, with one shed destroyed and the home sustaining minor damage.

Growth & DevelopmentCounty Unveils Master Plan for 1,000-Acre Dutch Gap Park

Chesterfield County has released a master plan for a 1,000-acre park combining Henricus, Dutch Gap Conservation Area, and a former golf course property into one connected recreational destination.

SchoolsSchool Board Set to Vote on Moving About 180 Bermuda Elementary Students

Chesterfield County School Board unanimously approved redistricting about 180 elementary students across four Bermuda District schools to relieve overcrowding at Curtis Elementary.

Growth & DevelopmentGoogle data center project cited for stormwater violation

Google's Project Peanut data center in Chesterfield received a second environmental violation notice from Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality, dated October 30, this one citing stormwater management problems…

Virginia & Region
Virginia Report: Data Centers Dominate State Economic Development Incentives

The report shows Virginia's economic development funding heavily favors data center infrastructure, which affects state investment priorities and shapes opportunities for localities like Chesterfield…

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Virginia Democrats prioritize disaster preparedness for 2027 session

Improved disaster response at the state level directly affects how quickly and effectively Chesterfield residents receive emergency support during hurricanes, flooding, and other natural disasters.

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The Week Ahead
  • Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 18, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Dec 16 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - December 16, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Jan 6 · 6:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting details ↗
  • Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Tue, Dec 15 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Sat, Nov 14 Event Shred, E-Cycling and HHW Event · Chesterfield County Fairgrounds - 10300 Courthouse Road North Chesterfield VA 23832 details ↗
  • Thu, Nov 19 Event Chesterfield Triad · James M. Holland Recreation Complex at Beulah > Beulah Recreation Center - 6901 Hopkins Road North Chesterfield VA 23234 details ↗
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June 18

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