The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will soon be starting a state-funded project to retrofit the crosswalks at the intersections of Middlefield Road, Route 20, and West Main Street. Read more for details.
Read MoreEach year, Chester hosts a small Memorial Day ceremony at Town Hall and a parade down to the Factory Village Cemetery to honor our veterans. This year, the past committee members are no longer available to organize the event so the Town is seeking volunteers to form a new organizing…
Read MoreStreet sweeping will begin on Tuesday, 4/22/25, at 7AM in the Main Street, Maple Street, Emery Street, and Prospect Street areas. It will continue as needed in other areas of town.
Read MoreBurning season is closed! No more burning permits will be granted in 2025.
Read MoreSemi-Annual hydrant flushing will begin on Monday, April 21 and continue until all 56 hydrants are completed. You may notice some turbidity in your water following flushing. Before drawing water inside, run your outside faucet until clear, to purge the line.
Read MoreRoad work will occur on April 17 and 18, as well as street sweeping. Read more for details.
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