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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

Water Commission discusses infrastructure needs and rate increases.

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.,

Selectboard approves Open Space Plan Committee and Registrar appointments.

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

Select Board names Margaret McClellan as town accountant.

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

Finance Committee approves $12,000 transfer for Town Hall building shortfall.

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