Residents in Chesterfield County are feeling the impact of budget cuts that took effect on July 1. Library hours have been cut back, fees for curbside recycling have been introduced, and convenience center hours have been slashed.

Beginning this week, all library branches except Central Library will be closed Thursdays. There are also 35 fewer library employees to serve the public. The cuts in staff and hours are needed to offset a 17% reduction in the library budget -- the deepest felt by any county department.

Also effective Thursday, a $25 annual fee will be charged to each household to for county's biweekly curbside recycling program. The fee will be added to real estate tax bills.

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