Across the county
Free Shredding and E-Cycling Drop-Off at Thomas Dale
Chesterfield County is hosting a free document shredding, e-cycling, and household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday at Thomas Dale High School from 9 AM to noon.
County Bonds Earn Top AAA Credit Rating
Chesterfield County earned AAA credit ratings from all four major bond rating agencies in 2025 and 2026, becoming the first Virginia locality to achieve a Quad-AAA rating and among only three in the nation, reflecting decades of strong fiscal management and conservative budgeting.
Chesterfield Schools Add Stop-Arm Cameras to School Buses
Chesterfield County Public Schools equipped its fleet of nearly 700 buses with artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, with enforcement beginning in October 2025.
Developer to Begin Phillips Landing Subdivision Work
Developer Rogers-Chenault won rezoning approval in May 2026 for Phillips Landing, its first Chesterfield County subdivision south of the James River, and will start infrastructure work next year on the 50-lot, 337-acre project.
County Board Addresses 2026 State Legislative Changes
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors received a briefing on state legislation passed during the 2026 General Assembly session, categorizing bills as mandatory, discretionary, or informational for county implementation.
Christmas in July Toy Drive returns with police support
Chesterfield County Police launches its annual Christmas in July toy drive to collect toys for children facing financial hardship, with donations distributed in December through the Chester Food Pantry.
Chesterfield Water System Declared Lead-Free
Chesterfield County Utilities completed a comprehensive water service line inventory and declared the entire system lead-free following EPA-required testing completed in September 2024.
Chesterfield Names New County Administrator, Catlin Starts in August
Chesterfield County appointed Dr. Kevin Catlin, currently Kalamazoo County's administrator, to lead the county starting Aug. 24, replacing retiring Dr. Joe Casey.
Police Investigate Swatting Calls at Multiple Chesterfield Homes
Chesterfield County police are investigating a series of swatting incidents that targeted three homes within six hours on June 24, 2026.
Parks and Recreation Presents Annual Update to Board
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Director Neil Luther and Assistant Director Marlie Smith presented an annual update to the Board of Supervisors highlighting 700+ seasonal programs, 12 athletic facilities across 67 parks, and multiple capital projects nearing completion in 2026.