New board will take on Cloverleaf land deal
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The county's newly-elected supervisors were left with yet another big decision last week when the current board unanimously deferred a decision to purchase the remaining 46 acres underneath Cloverleaf Mall. The issue will be revisited on Jan. 9, the new board's first meeting.
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Three new members to join planning commission
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      Three of the four new members of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors have named new representatives to serve on the planning commission for four years starting in January. The new commissioners will be Reuben Waller (Midlothian District), Sam Hassen (Bermuda District) and Bill Brown (Dale Distr...
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Parade of Lights set to sail the James River
      The 15th Annual James River Parade of Lights, sponsored by the James River Advisory Council, will be held Saturday evening, Dec. 8. This year's theme is "Reflections on the James." The parade features festively decorated boats that cruise the parade course from Richmond to Chesterfield and Henric...
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Feds lead effort to harass vultures from Dutch Gap
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      By the end of this month, the state division of the USDA Wildlife Services will begin conducting a 14-day effort to harass black vultures away from the Dutch Gap Conservation Area in eastern Chesterfield. About 100 birds are being trapped for the purposes of tagging and studying their movements to...
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Management study is deferred amid controversy
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      What looked like a routine procedural matter became sidetracked in controversy last week when two residents alleged the county is engaging in a cover-up regarding awarding a management consulting contract. The current board unanimously deferred consideration of the contract to Jan. 9, the first me...
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Will they or won't they?
It's unclear whether board will vote on illegal immigration ordinances
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The current county board has only two more meetings this year - on Nov. 28 and Dec. 19 - to enact ordinances to help stem the unknown number of illegal immigrants in Chesterfield. The terms of four of the supervisors, including Chairman Kelly Miller who has single-handedly pushed the issue, end ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Supervisors restrict use of vehicles
      The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last week unanimously approved new restrictions for the operation of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and go-karts on land zoned residential or agricultural.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Midlothian youth soccer league celebrates 30 years
      The Midlothian Youth Soccer League (MYSL) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The league currently serves 1,600 players.
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address PROVIDENCE 1713 PROVIDENCE QUAIL QUALLA QUEENSMILL QUEENSPARK 3110 LADY RAMBLEWOOD 13815 GREYLEDGE REEDY MILL RESERVOIR RIVER 20807 BRICKHOUSE RIVERDOWNS 14212 POST MILL DR RIVERS
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Chesterfield Towne Center scores two more tenants
      Chesterfield Towne Center is adding a new retailer and restaurant. The mall announced last week that Coldwater Creek, a women's apparel, jewelry and accessory retailer, is expected to open its first Chesterfield location in time for this year's holiday shopping season.
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