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 MoreThe 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 MoreA 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 MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs of 6:00pm Sunday evening, all water is turned on in Chester. A boil water order has been issued and will stay in place until DEP says otherwise. A State of Emergency was put into effect on Friday at 10:00am and will be lifted when appropriate. Thank you for your…
Read MoreDrinking water will be available 6:00pm to 8:00pm tonight and 9:00am to noon on Saturday, July 9th at the Town Hall. Non-Potable water for flushing toilets is available at the Fire Station starting at 3:00pm today. Please bring containers to transport the non-potable water.
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