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Planning Board approves cell tower modification application, recommends village parking ordinance.

Planning Board advances cell tower Special Permit and parking ordinance. Chair Elizabeth Massa introduced a modification to the 97 Old State Highway Verizon tower that would reduce transmitters from 15 to 6; the application requires abutting notice, two-week publication, and a Public Hearing before

Water Commission approves 11.2 percent rate increase for FY27.

The Chester Water Commission approved a $199,500 FY27 Water Enterprise Budget backed by an 11.2 percent water rate increase effective April 1, 2026. Chairman James M. Zimmerman and member Bob Daley voted unanimously to accept the budget and prior meeting minutes. The Commission also unanimously

Chester approves $20,000 for fire department vehicle, establishes insurance fund.

Chester Special Town Meeting approves $20,000 for fire department vehicle. Registered voter Nate Bolduc moved to increase the original $14,000 article, and the amended article passed unanimously with 18 voters present, allowing the Fire Chief to purchase and equip a used pickup truck for emergency

Chester Municipal Electric Light Department approves lineman apprentice raise for Cooper Chechile.

The Chester Municipal Electric Light Department Commissioners approved a step-raise schedule for Lineman Apprentice Cooper Chechile designed to incrementally increase his wages through completion of his four-year NEPPA program, bringing him to a percentage of Journeyman Lineman wages. Chair Lori

Water Commission discusses FY27 budget and rate increase.

Water Commission discusses FY27 budget and asset repairs at March 11 session. Chair Bob Daley reviewed the proposed budget and state drought conditions, noting that a potential early-payment discount on water bills would strain system funding. The commission discussed an intern program offering