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4/28/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

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4/28/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 28, 2020 in News

DATE: April 28, 2020 at 3:30pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Good Day and thank you for your support in keeping Chester healthy. We want everyone to know that that Governor Baker has extended the stay-at-home and non-essential business closure until May 18. This is due to the death toll…

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4/24/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 24, 2020 in News

DATE: April 24, 2020 at 4:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Good Day and thank you for your support in keeping Chester healthy. Unfortunately, in the last 24 hours we have had 2 more positive Coronavirus cases diagnosed. Tomorrow is predicted to be a beautiful Saturday and a great day…

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4/22/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 22, 2020 in News

DATE: April 22, 2020 at 3:30pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Even though we have done a great job with staying home and social distancing, we have one new case. We must stay vigilant in staying away, not participating in social gatherings, and wearing a mask when we go out…

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4/17/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 17, 2020 in News

DATE: April 17, 2020 at 2:30pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen We continue to keep our positive results low with NO NEW CASES!!!!! This shows that when we work together and put others first, we can keep the virus out of town. Please continue to practice social distancing and wear…

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4/14/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 14, 2020 in News

DATE: April 14, 2020 at 3:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen It’s been a few days since the last update. Unfortunately, there has been 1 additional positive case which puts our total at 4 tested-positive and 1 death due to Coronavirus. At last night’s Select Board meeting the Selectmen voted…

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4/9/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on April 09, 2020 in News

DATE: April 9, 2020 at 4:15pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen This weekend, take a walk, enjoy what there is outside of your doorstep. Yes, it may be a tough weekend since many of us are used to seeing family and friends, but this is one weekend of many, so…

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