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Community Listening Sessions: Planning for Resilient Dirt Roads

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Community Listening Sessions: Planning for Resilient Dirt Roads

By Webmaster on March 30, 2023 in News

Join us for one of two Community Listening Sessions on Planning for Resilient Dirt Roads on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Read more for details.

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Reminder – Homeowners: You’re Invited to an Informational Seminar on April 18, 2023

By Webmaster on March 27, 2023 in News

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Reminder – Public Forum on Local Land Conservation – March 28

By Webmaster on March 20, 2023 in News

On Tuesday, March 28, Hilltown Land Trust is hosting a public forum on local land conservation from 6 to 8:30 pm at Stanton Hall in Huntington (26 Russell Street). Read more for details.

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Attention Chester Water Users & Residents on Prospect Street

By Webmaster on March 17, 2023 in News

Beginning at 7:00AM, Tuesday, March 21st, Baltazar Construction will be digging multiple test pits, in an effort to definitively locate water pipes. Read more for details.

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Transfer Station CLOSED on March 15

By Webmaster on March 15, 2023 in News

The Chester transfer station will be closed today due to snow and icy conditions.

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Special Town Meeting – March 27, 2023

By Webmaster on March 14, 2023 in News

Read more to download the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on March 27, 2023.

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