The Chester Highway Department announces that Johnson Hill Road is now re-opened. Culvert replacement work has been completed. Minor touch-up work will continue but no road closures will be needed. Thank you to everyone for your patience and assistance. Drive safely!
Read MoreJohnson Hill Road will be closed to thru traffic starting on June 5, 2023 for approximately 1 week. Any house from Lynes road up can be accessed from Skyline Trail. Below Lynes Road can be accessed from Middlefield Rd. We will be replacing culverts and will get the road open…
Read MoreOn Monday Morning, 5/8/23, from 7am-3pm, the Chester Highway Department will be repairing guardrails on Middlefield Road from the town line downhill. Please give us the courtesy of slowing down thru work zones. We are working for your safety. Please think of ours. Drive slowly and carefully. Thank you!
Read MoreThis is a 4 hour per week, non-benefited position. Must be detail-oriented, customer friendly and familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel spreadsheets. Hourly rate is up to $18.00, depending upon experience. This position is available immediately and will remain posted until filled. Please send resume to: Town of Chester, Board of Selectmen,…
Read MoreThe Town of Chester, MA., with approximately 66 road miles, is seeking a full-time Working Highway Superintendent. The position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under her/his direction and control; performs all other related work as required. The responsibilities include (but are…
Read MoreThere will be a parking ban beginning tonight, February 24 at midnight and ending tomorrow, February 25 at midnight. NO ON-STREET PARKING ALLOWED! Vehicles left on the road may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. Thank you for your cooperation.
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