Commission defers decision for new design practices
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      With three new members attending their first meeting last week, the Chesterfield Planning Commission deferred making recommendations for low impact development (LID) practices in the Upper Swift Creek watershed until Apr. 15.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Midlothian man nabbed in Fairfax for online activities
      A Midlothian man was arrested earlier this month by Fairfax County police after he made sexual comments and arranged a meeting with an undercover officer posing online as a teenager.
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The sun sets on Cloverleaf
Redevelopment plan for mall goes to commission followed by board next month
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The Chesterfield Planning Commission will take up the controversial Cloverleaf Mall redevelopment plan on Feb. 19. The plan could then go to the county board of supervisors for final approval a week later.
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Get your feline sterilized for free
      The Richmond SPCA is offering free spay and neuter services for all owned cats in Chesterfield County through Mar. 31. Kittens two pounds and over are eligible. There are no extra fees for pregnant cats or cats in season. A rabies shot is included. Additional vaccines and preventative medicines ar...
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Are levels of service standards legal?
      The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors is considering enacting levels of service (LOS) standards in the Upper Swift Creek Plan area, which could contribute to the county denying rezoning applications for new residential developments if nearby schools and roads can't handle the additional growth.
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Tips to help avoid vehicle thefts
      The police department's Crime Prevention Section is encouraging residents to take preventive measures against vehicle theft. Police have investigated more than 51 reports of stolen vehicles since Sept. 1. Of those vehicles, over 22 were left unlocked and idling. Most victims left their vehicles ru...
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Business taxes may pay for Meadowville interchange
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      Business taxes could be used to help pay for the county's share of building a $40 million, cloverleaf interchange to provide access to I- 295 for the Meadowville Technology Park in eastern Chesterfield. The local revenue would be funded by removing the cap from the Business, Professional and Occup...
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Presidential primary will be held on Feb. 12
      A Democratic and Republican presidential primary will be held on Tues., Feb. 12. Polls in the county will be open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. In accordance with Virginia election law, voters in a dual primary must state which party ballot they wish to vote on. Only registered voters may vote in a primary.
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Redevelopment trumps low-income housing
Americana park resident pleads, "There are low-income people who have nowhere to go"
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The owner of the Americana Mobile Home Park on Jefferson Davis Highway made it easier for Bermuda Planning Commissioner Sam Hassan by posting a large sign on trailer park property saying the park would be closing at year's end.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Manchester student competes for Super Bowl airtime
      A Manchester High School student is one of four local students competing to air a television public service announcement during the Super Bowl.
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address CLIFFLAWN 11749 CLIFF LAWN DR CLOVERHILL ESTATES 8012 HANCOCK FARM LN COLLINGTON 14412 ASHLEYVILLE LN COLONIAL PINE ESTATES 3406 JULEP DR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Subdivision Name Property Address
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