2020 State Primary Voting Options

Governor Baker has allowed citizens three ways to vote for the State Primary to avoid crowding at the polls on September 1. For those who want to vote in person, we ask that masks are worn and social distancing be in place. Bring your own pen if you wish. The polling booths will…

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July Planning Board Meeting Cancelled

In accordance with the state guidelines regarding minimizing social contact, the monthly Planning Board meeting is cancelled. Please contact the Planning Board for any essential business requiring their attention prior to the next scheduled meeting.

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Water Restriction

The Town of Chester Selectboard/Water Commissioners have implemented a restriction on all non-essential water use for residents using the Town water system. This does not apply to those with private wells, although we encourage water conservation for all residents due to the lack of sufficient rain. Examples of “non-essential” water…

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2021 Real Estate Tax Bills

2021 Real Estate tax bills were pulled from a new computer system for the 2021 Fiscal Year. Many Real Estate bills show 2 acres of land on them. This is perhaps not the case in your situation. Please be assured the $$$$ amount you are being charged is correct. This…

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Massachusetts Mortgage and Rental Assistance

On Tuesday, Governor Baker announced mortgage and rental assistance. This will give renters and homeowners $4,000.00 towards their obligations. You need to apply for this through https://www.wayfinders.org/. Please apply if you need the help. Full press release follows. --- Baker-Polito Administration Announces $20 Million in Rental and Mortgage Assistance for…

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Letter from the Selectboard – 7/1/20

The Chester Selectboard would like to thank all Chester voters who participated in Monday night's Annual Town Meeting. In these unprecedented times, we are all doing our best to keep the town running effectively, and your attendance at this meeting – with masks on and practicing social distancing – was…

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