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Republican Sturtevant expects taxes to rise under new state leadership
Posted December 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Republican State Senator Glen Sturtevant predicts taxes will increase with Democrats in full
control of both houses of the legislature and Democrat Governor-elect Abigale Spanberger being
sworn in on January 17. (more...)County planner updates status on Genito Road development
Posted December 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Assistant Planning Director Steve Donohoe with Chesterfield County provided a PowerPoint
presentation to 52 members and guests of the Brandermill Region Men’s Club on December 4th
concerning the planned development on Genito Road from the Waterford Shopping Center to just
east of the former Southside Speedway. (more...)Clover Hill supervisor addresses local issues
Posted November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Clover Hill Supervisor Jessica Schneider answered numerous questions from the 51 members and guests at the Nov. 6 Brandermill Region Men’s Club meeting. Most of the topics were related to residential development and road concerns. (more...)CDOT lays out plans for Powhite Parkway extension
Posted October 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The November 6 speaker is Jessica Schneider, Clover Hill District Supervisor on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors. Her topics will cover updates on several projects in this district.
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Police Chief: multifamily growth is biggest change in Chesterfield in past 5 years
Posted August 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
When Police Chief Frank Carpenter said the biggest difference in Chesterfield County during the past five years has been the increase in multifamily housing, many of the 53 members and guests of the Brandermill Region Men’s Club nodded their heads in agreement. Col. Carpenter was the speaker at the September meeting of the Brandermill Men’s Club (BRMC). (more...)
Chesterfield begins construction of flood wall around Swift Creek plant
Posted June 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
By Greg Pearson
The 1,500-foot flood wall around the Swift Creek water treatment plant is under construction, and the four-month long pile driving effort is expected to start on or about June 20th. County officials report that 441 piles are to be sunk to protect the plant from flooding on three sides.
The noise from the pile driving will occur between 8 am and 6 pm on weekdays and be noticeable to nearby residents and motorists on Hull Street Road near the treatment plant. The pile driving will end after four months.
(more...)County leaders explain upcoming budget
Posted May 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin answered more
than 25 questions from the audience who came to hear them talk about the FY26 Chesterfield
budget that becomes effective July 1. (more...)
County outlines changes to zoning ordinance
Posted April 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Chesterfield County planners explained the ZOMod plan, which updates Chesterfield County rezoning standards for the entire county, including a wider variety of housing types and lot sizes. (more...)
Hedge funds defeat rental control bill
Posted March 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
State Senator Glen Sturtevant expressed disappointment that his bill to prevent hedge funds from buying up homes was defeated during the 2025 General Assembly session that ended in late February. His bill made it out of a study committee but “was killed” by the Senate Finance Committee even though he called it “bipartisan.” (more...)
Chesterfield Sheriff outlines duties of his department
Posted February 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Leonard was the speaker at the February, 2025 meeting of the Brandermill Region Men’s
Club. (more...)