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News July 26, 2006
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Chesterfield can't build its way out of road problems
County bond referendum is one solution
By Greg Pearson
     Though more developers are offering road money upfront during rezonings, everyone agrees road proffers aren't the solution to the estimated $1 billion Chesterfield needs for new roads and road improvements. To arrive at the $1 billion figure, the Chesterfield Transportation Department analyzed land
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Commission wants to end age-restricted housing
By Greg Pearson
     Members of the Chesterfield Planning Commission will soon recommend eliminating age-restricted housing in zoning cases. Age-restricted zoning would only be allowed for marketing purposes when it meets federal and state requirements.
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Chesterfield sets new hours for county landfills
     Chesterfield County's Northern and Southern Area Convenience centers are now operating under new hours. Both centers will be open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays.
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Recent county real estate sales
     Subdivision Name Property Address BRM BATH 1/2BATH SQ FT   SOLD     ASSESSED
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Skin-blistering caterpillars attack county trees
     The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) has received dozens of calls from homeowners in Chesterfield and neighboring counties concerning the defoliation of hardwood trees on their properties.
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County to add more water access to Lake Chesdin Park
Expansion will include additional fishing piers, picnic facility, playground and more
By Susan Nienow
     County residents will be able to enjoy additional access to Lake Chesdin for fishing, picnicking and watching wildlife when the phase two expansion of Lake Chesdin Park is complete.
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