Assessor’s Office Closed the Week of July 25th
Please note that the Assessor's Office will be closed for vacation the week of July 25th.
Read MoreDrinking Water Problem Corrected
Customers of the Chester Department Water were notified on July 8, 2022 ofloss of water pressure/loss of water service in certain sections of our distribution system due to excessive water use in combination with a leak near the eastern end of our distribution system. We were advised to boil our…
Read MoreWater & Sewer Assistance
A new assistance program is available to Massachusetts residents struggling to pay their water & sewer bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) may pay up to $450 toward overdue water and sewer bills. By applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance…
Read MoreBoil Water Order Continues
The Town of Chester is still under a boil water order until at least Saturday afternoon. Water distribution will be Thursday and Friday from 4 until 6 PM. We will continue to update you as we get more information. Thank you for your continued patience.
Read MoreTown Administrator Opening
A Town Administrator position is open in Chester MA (pop. 1258), located in the hilltowns of Western Mass. Candidate should possess leadership experience, sound judgment and strong budgeting skills. Position reports to a three-member Select Board. Duties include, but not limited to, overseeing town departments and employees appointed by the…
Read MoreBoil Water Order Still in Effect
The boil water order is still in effect through Tuesday and Wednesday. We will be distributing water tonight and tomorrow from 4-6PM. Thank you for your continued patience.
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