Road Issues Due to Rainstorms

Our Highway Department is working to address the current problems with our roads due to the recent rainstorms. Please be patient with us as we work to fix things – it is not a quick or easy task. We are working with MEMA and Mass DOT to assist us with…

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Notice: Vocational School Application Deadline

Effective April 5th, 2021, the Chester Board of Selectmen have made policy that all students, that are residents of Chester, (which will be determined by the annual street census) who are eligible to apply to Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School, Westfield Technical Academy, or any other state accredited Vocational…

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Local Rapid Recovery Program

Thursday July 8, 2021 at 6:00pm in the COA room at Chester Town Hall, there will be a meeting with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to discuss the Local Rapid Recovery Program for Chester. It is to target ways we can improve knowledge and traffic to our businesses. We would especially…

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Swearing In of Newly Elected Officials

Everyone elected on May 1, 2021 MUST be sworn in before July 1, 2021 in order to participate in meetings. Town Clerk’s office hours are 11-3 on Thursday and by appointment. She will need the following before you can be sworn in: 1. Conflict of Interest if not done in…

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