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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Town Hall reopening 7/1/20 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Under the direction of Chester’s Board of Selectmen, the Town Hall will reopen on July 1, 2020 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call the appropriate town office to set up your appointment. When you arrive at Town Hall you will be met at the door by the employee you have set…

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Transfer Station Open with COVID-19 Protocols

The Chester Transfer Station will resume normal operations on Wednesday, May 20th while continuing to follow COVID-19 protocols. • Bag stickers and permits will be required. • The transfer station will accept rubbish, recycling, demo/bulky waste, metal, tires, electronics. • Masks/face coverings are required to enter the facility by all…

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5/5/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

DATE: May 5, 2020 at 5:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Good day and thank you for your support in keeping Chester healthy. The Governor’s administration, following the recommendation of the Center for Disease Control, has ordered all residents to wear face masks in public beginning tomorrow, May 6th. More…

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