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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.,

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 Water Commission reviews watershed and operational priorities. Members Lora Wade, Craig Gauthier, Bob Daley, Veronica Marr, and Jim Zimmerman discussed a potential 40-acre parcel purchase near Horn Pond for watershed protection, with Bob Daley reporting that Dave Johnson of Becket is in