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County Board Authorizes School Capital Sales Tax for November Ballot
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 23 to place a 1% sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund school capital projects, potentially raising $65-70 million annually over 20 years.
Chesterfield Taps Data Centers to Diversify Tax Base, Ease Homeowner Burden
Chesterfield County is pursuing data centers, particularly Google's $3 billion-plus investment, to shift the tax burden from homeowners to businesses and diversify its historically residential-heavy tax base.
Chesterfield Hosts Free Nonprofit Resource Fair Friday
Chesterfield County is hosting a free nonprofit resource fair Friday at Beulah Recreation Center, bringing together over 30 organizations offering services in senior care, recovery, and health equity.
Chesterfield Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics Start This Week
Chesterfield Health District is hosting a final back-to-school vaccine clinic on Saturday, August 1, for students entering kindergarten, seventh, and 12th grades.
Board Discusses Shoosmith Landfill State Budget Amendments
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors heard from Virginia DEQ officials about cleanup operations at the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill during their July 22 meeting, as the facility continues producing tens of thousands of gallons of leachate daily.
Proposed 199-home development raises traffic, school concerns near Spring Run
East West Communities' proposal to build 199 homes on 102 acres near Spring Run Road has won planning commission approval and now heads to the Board of Supervisors, with residents expressing concerns about traffic and school capacity.
Missing 73-year-old Chesterfield woman found safe
Chesterfield County police located 73-year-old Susan W. Rapp safe after she was reported missing from Hillandale Drive early Wednesday morning.
Lightning Strike Ignites Garage Fire in Chesterfield
Lightning struck a residential garage in Chesterfield early Wednesday morning, igniting a fire that was extinguished within 15 minutes with no injuries reported.
Dual Left Turn Lanes Coming to Lewis Road at Route 10
Chesterfield County is constructing dual left turn lanes on Lewis Road at Route 10 westbound, with right-of-way acquisition beginning in fall 2026.
County Welcomes 16 Summer Interns to Departments
Chesterfield County is hosting 16 college interns across 14 county departments for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, which runs May 26 through July 30.