Chester electric utility explores staffing options after manager departure
Chester electric department commissioners discuss staffing options after manager resignation. The Chester Municipal Electric Light Department commissioners met April 23 to discuss five options for addressing a vacant department manager position, from partnerships with Westfield Gas and Electric or
misc · Meeting of May 6, 2026
Chester electric department commissioners discuss staffing options after manager resignation. The Chester Municipal Electric Light Department commissioners met April 23 to discuss five options for addressing a vacant department manager position, from partnerships with Westfield Gas and Electric or MMWEC to hiring new staff or using Russell Electric for interim support. Chairman Deryck Savoy presided over the discussion, attended by Commissioners Beth Lansing and Lori Fieldstad.
No formal vote was recorded.
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Source: the misc meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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