Town Launches New Online Building Permitting System

The Town of Chester is excited to introduce a new online system for submitting Building, Plumbing/Gas and Electrical Permit applications. This system is fully automated when applying and paying online, viewing your application status and printing of the following Building Permit applications...

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Early In-Person Voting Times

The Town Clerk will be available at the Chester Town Hall for early in person voting at the following times: Saturday, October 17th from 10:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday, October 18th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM Monday, October 19th from 3:00PM to 6:00PM Tuesday, October 20th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM Wednesday, October…

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Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Notice of Chester Special Permit Granting Authority Public Hearing Special Permit Review for a Proposed Bed and Breakfast at 14 Johnson Hill Road The Planning Board of the Town of Chester, as the special permit granting authority, will hold a public hearing to conduct a special permit review for a…

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Planning Board Member Needed

The Planning Board currently has 4 members, so there is an opening for one additional member. The Planning Board consists of 5 members, appointed by the BOS, whose function is to enforce the zoning bylaws, process new bylaws and bylaw amendments for town approval, and review permits associated with the…

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10/5 Selectboard Meeting – Connection Numbers Changed

Due to technical difficulties the connection numbers for tonight’s Selectboard meeting have been changed to the following: Mon, Oct 5, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/154427821 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap…

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Micro-Enterprise Grant Funding and Assistance with Food Purchases Now Available!

The Hilltown CDC, on behalf of the Town of Ashfield, Blandford,Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Plainfield, Williamsburg and Worthington currently has two new programs of interest for residents: The Micro-Enterprise Relief Program which offers grants to business owners with 5 or less employees that have been negatively affected…

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