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Transportation Conference – Southern Hilltowns/Berkshire Rail Stop Alliance

By Wendy on June 16, 2026 in News

On June 12th, the States leading Rail Advocate, Brian Forgue, Rich Holzman, Bob Daley & others, were invited to speak at the Mount Holyoke College Conference on "Bridging the Transportation Gaps" in Massachusetts. Read more for details.

Job Opening: Children’s Programming Assistant

By Wendy on June 05, 2026 in News

The Hamilton Memorial Library seeks a Children's Programming Assistant. Read more for details. Read More

Information on Canine Distemper in Massachusetts Wildlife

By Wendy on June 05, 2026 in News

EcoTarium Comes to Chester – June 11th at 11AM

By Wendy on June 05, 2026 in News

The EcoTarium comes to Chester! Please join us Thursday, June 11th, at 11AM during our regularly scheduled Storytime.… Read More

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Real Estate Brokerage Services

By Wendy on June 05, 2026 in News

The Town of Chester, acting through the office of the Town Administrator, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms… Read More

Get Your 2026-27 Transfer Station Permit

By Wendy on May 29, 2026 in News

New FY 2027 Transfer Station permit stickers are available at the Transfer Station on Wednesdays from 3PM to… Read More

Library Closed – Saturday, May 30th

By Wendy on May 27, 2026 in News

The Hamilton Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 30th, due to a staffing issue. Read More

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Community Calendar

	June 2026
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	1 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 1, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Board of Selectmen Meeting Board of Selectmen Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 1, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	2 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 2, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Fire Department Meeting Fire Department Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 2, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011 See more details • •	3 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 3, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 3, 2026 - 6:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	4 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Story & Fun Time Story & Fun Time Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 4, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: This is a great opportunity to foster a love of reading in our young patrons while providing an opportunity to socialize with others and learn new skills through crafts and play. See more details • •	5 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 5, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •	6 Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 6, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •
7	8 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 8, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Annual Town Meeting Annual Town Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 8, 2026 - 9:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	9 COA Foot Clinic/Blood Pressure Clinic/SHINE Counselor COA Foot Clinic/Blood Pressure Clinic/SHINE Counselor Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 9, 2026 - 11:30 am Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: Our monthly Foot Clinic and also a Blood Pressure Clinic at 10am-11am and SHINE counselor from 10am-11:30am! All are welcome for the Blood Pressure Clinic and to sit with the SHINE counselor. Those that have a Foot Clinic appointment, can get all 3 services in the same day!! We have added a 2nd Foot Clinic Day to the month, so all can get the service. It is by appointment. So check in with Keirsen and see the availability and pick a time for yourself, it is just $20 for a half hour, but well worth it. See more details COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 9, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: June 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Fire Department Meeting Fire Department Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 9, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011 See more details • • • •	10 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 10, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 10, 2026 - 6:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	11 Water Department Meeting Water Department Meeting Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 11, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: Chester Fire Department, 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 11, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details EcoTarium Comes to Chester! EcoTarium Comes to Chester! Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 11, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: View flyer See more details • • •	12 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 12, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •	13 Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 13, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •
14	15 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Board of Selectmen Meeting Board of Selectmen Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 15, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	16 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 16, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Read with Monster! Read with Monster! Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 16, 2026 - 3:45 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: A special program for children who would like to practice their reading skills in a fun, unique way. Monster, a Bright Spot Certified Therapy Dog and his handler, Cara Pease, will be coming to the library on the Third Tuesday of the months of May (19th), June (16th),and as part of our Summer Reading Program in July (21st) from 3-3:45pm. Children can sign up for a 15-minute session where they will have the opportunity to spend time reading to our furry friend in a safe, non-judgmental environment with a few of their peers. Please call to register your child today for any of the sessions: 413-354-7808 See more details Cultural Council Meeting Cultural Council Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Fire Department Meeting Fire Department Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 16, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011 See more details • • • •	17 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 17, 2026 - 6:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Monthly Book Club Monthly Book Club Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: June 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: Meets the 3rd Wednesday every month @ 4:30pm See more details • • •	18 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 18, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Story & Fun Time Story & Fun Time Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: This is a great opportunity to foster a love of reading in our young patrons while providing an opportunity to socialize with others and learn new skills through crafts and play. See more details • •	19 TOWN OFFICES CLOSED TOWN OFFICES CLOSED Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 19, 2026 - 11:59 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •	20 Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 20, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •
21	22 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Board of Health Office Hours Board of Health Office Hours Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: June 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	23 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 23, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Fire Department Meeting Fire Department Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 23, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011 See more details • •	24 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 24, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 24, 2026 - 6:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	25 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 25, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Story & Fun Time Story & Fun Time Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 25, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Hamilton Memorial Library, 195 W Main St, Chester, MA 01011, USA Description: This is a great opportunity to foster a love of reading in our young patrons while providing an opportunity to socialize with others and learn new skills through crafts and play. See more details CANCELLED – Planning Board Hearing – Special Permit Granting Authority CANCELLED – Planning Board Hearing – Special Permit Granting Authority Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: June 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Planning Board Meeting Planning Board Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 25, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • • • •	26 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 26, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •	27 Transfer Station Open Transfer Station Open Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 27, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Emery Street, Emery St, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details •
28	29 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 29, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Board of Selectmen Meeting Board of Selectmen Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 29, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details • •	30 COA Open Hours COA Open Hours Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 30, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd # 16, Chester, MA 01011, USA See more details Fire Department Meeting Fire Department Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 30, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: 300 US-20, Chester, MA 01011 See more details • •

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