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 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
Chester Water Commission discusses system infrastructure and rate increases. The five-member commission heard updates on ongoing facility work by Limited Budget and MM & T, including water treatment plant improvements and a partially completed access road at Horn Pond. Members including Bob D.,
Chester Select Board approves Open Space Plan Committee and three Board of Registrar appointments. The board, with members Brian Forgue and Craig Gauthier present, unanimously created the Open Space Plan Committee to outline town recreational land uses and improve grant eligibility, inviting
Chester selectboard approves four personnel policies and payroll vendor. The Select Board approved policies on solicitation, employee benefits, time and attendance, and employee performance; selected Harpers Payroll as the town's payroll provider following review by Town Administrator Andrew
Chester Select Board offers town accountant post to Margaret McClellan. The Tolland resident, with 27 years of municipal experience and expertise in municipal light department finances, won unanimous approval over competitor Brandi Page after interviews. McClellan committed to at least five years
Chester Finance Committee unanimously approves fire truck loan payment using Special Town Meeting funds. Chair Florence Bolduc, members Judith Dalesandro, Mary Ann Pease, Bob Daley, Nick Chiusano, Joe Ryan, and new member John Williams met December 4 at the COA room with guests Brian Forgue and
Finance Committee approves $12,000 transfer from reserves to cover Town Hall building shortfall. Chair Florence Bolduc and the committee voted unanimously to move funds after Andrew Alward reported unexpected expenses will deplete the account before fiscal year end. Fire Chief Nate Bolduc presented
Chester Planning Board approves revised deeds and pursues cell tower resolution. The five-member board unanimously signed a corrected Registry of Deeds document and heard an update on stalled negotiations with AT&T over an ongoing Sylvester Hamilton Road cell tower project. Chair Elizabeth Massa
Chester Board of Health votes to condemn 28 Middlefield Road after owner fails to appear at hearing. Chair Nick Chiusano's motion passed unanimously; the property must be boarded, secured, and cleaned by August 20, with demolition possible after one year if code violations persist. In separate