Over 2,000 illegal signs removed from county roads
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      From July to Dec. 18, 39 citizen volunteers have removed 2,189 illegal signs in the rightof way on Chesterfield roads. They have worked 122 hours during the 144 days. The signs run the gamut from those advertising yard sales to others promoting businesses - often in the real estate industry.
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Fort Lee expansion will bring an army of new residents
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      About 809 new households are expected to make their home in Chesterfield County during 2009-13 as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) expansion at Fort Lee, says a recent report by RKG Associates. That's 45 percent of the estimated 1,800 households the expansion is expected to gene...
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Residents encouraged to attend Nash Road public hearing
      The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing this week to receive input on proposed improvements to a one-mile section of Nash Road between Eastfair Drive and Applewhite Lane near Woodland Pond in Chesterfield County.
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Supervisors make board meetings more citizen-friendly
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      Citizens no longer have to stay up past their bedtime to speak before the board of supervisors. Board members voted last week to have three public comment periods: one at the end of the afternoon session, another near the beginning of the evening session and the last one at the end of the evening ...
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Upcoming Brandermill Woman's Club meeting will feature cosmetic surgeon
      Dr. Joseph Niamtu will be the guest speaker at the Brandermill Woman's Club's (BWC) regular meeting on Feb. 13. Known for his humanitarian work in Third World countries, Niamtu will talk about how cosmetic surgeons' volunteer efforts have changed the lives of those from emerging nations and discus...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Pocahontas Parkway toll increases to $2.50
      Tolls increased from $2.25 to $2.50 at the main toll plaza on Pocahontas Parkway on Jan. 14. This was a scheduled increase in line with the public schedule of capped toll increases that was put in place to ensure fair toll increases when the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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Youths will experience General Assembly firsthand
      Chesterfield youths have an opportunity to visit the newly refurbished General Assembly Building and perhaps meet their state representatives during the annual 4-H Day at the State Capitol on Thurs., Feb. 7.
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Register for the upcoming Citizens Academy
      The Chesterfield County Police Department Citizens Academy invites residents to be a part of its next academy. The 10-week program begins Feb. 26 and will meet on Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clover Hill Police Facility, 2730 Hicks Rd.
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address ASHLEY ASHLEY 5321 ASHLEY ASHLEY 11400 ASHTON BAYHILL Subdivision Name Property Address BELFAIR BENDAHL BERWICK BEXLEY BON Subdivision Name Property Address BON BON BON 1201 FERNLEAF DR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Photo contest discovers "Hidden Jewel"
      A Chesterfield dog is one of 20 finalists in a nationwide search for a canine to star in a television commercial for Circuit City's firedog services unit. Jillian Chilson nominated her dog, Hidden Jewel, in honor of the Southside SPCA in Meherrin.
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