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Update from the Water Department – September 4, 2024

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Update from the Water Department – September 4, 2024

By Wendy on September 04, 2024 in News

We anticipate continued visual improvement in water quality and are doing everything possible to expedite reaching the DEP turbidity threshold, necessary for them to rescind the Boil Water order. Read more for details.

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Water Distribution Volunteers Needed!

By Wendy on September 03, 2024 in News

We are in need of volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM-6PM, and Saturdays, 9AM-1PM. Read more for details.

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Update from the Water Department – August 30, 2024

By Wendy on August 30, 2024 in News

The Chester Water Commissioners wanted to announce that Aqueous Infrastructure Management Co. (AIM) is working up at the Water Treatment Plant today. Read more for details.

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Update from the Water Department – August 28, 2024

By Wendy on August 28, 2024 in News

In an effort to keep you updated on everything happening with the Chester Water Department, we wanted to provide this brief update today. Read more for details.

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Town Hall Closed on Monday, September 2nd

By Wendy on August 27, 2024 in News

Chester Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, for Labor Day.

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Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funder (NOIRROF) – August 22, 2024

By Wendy on August 23, 2024 in News

On or about September 2024, the Town of Chester will submit a request to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds. Read more for details.

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