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3/26/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

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3/26/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 26, 2020 in News

DATE: March 26, 2020 at 4:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen The sun is shining, and it will make you want to get outside, but you need to practice the safe distancing if you are out for a walk. In the meantime, everyone should have received their Federal 2020 Census;…

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3/25/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 25, 2020 in News

DATE: March 25, 2020 at 11:00am FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen We want to remind to wash your hands, practice social safe distance with at least 6 feet between you and the other person. Stay home if you are sick, even if you feel it is a cold, and always…

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3/23/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 23, 2020 in News

DATE: March 23, 2020 at 12:40pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Chester Town Hall will remain closed to the public until April 6, 2020. There will be no Monday night open office hours until at least that time. Please call or email the specific department you have questions for in…

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3/19/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 19, 2020 in News

DATE: March 19, 2020 at 3:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Please think of others during this difficult time and how your actions could affect them. The guidance continues that we all stay 6 feet-plus away from each other. Shop only when necessary and try to stay at home. As…

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3/18/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 18, 2020 in News

DATE: March 18, 2020 at 4:00pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Here are the symptoms of the COVID Virus-19 – it is important to continue keeping 6 foot social distances and stay at home if you are feeling sick at all. WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS Reported illnesses have ranged from mild…

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3/17/20 – Coronavirus Update from Town Administrator and Selectmen

By Wendy on March 17, 2020 in News

DATE: March 17, 2020 at 3:50pm FROM: Town Administrator and Selectmen Happy St Patrick’s Day – at the writing of this update, there has been no cases of Covid-19 reported in Chester. This is definitely a blessing. The Transfer Station will continue to hold its regular days and hours but…

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