Chesterfield Finance Committee unanimously approved mid-year budget amendments and authorized staff to explore enhanced investment strategies for town reserves. The committee reviewed quarterly financial reports and discussed optimizing the use of retained earnings and fund balance to maximize
Chesterfield Planning Board advances master plan consulting and zoning amendments. The board unanimously approved a $5,000 contract increase for North Star Planning's 15-month master plan implementation process, with kickoff set for April 6 and public workshops in June and September. In separate
Chesterfield Council on Aging approved February minutes and heard updates on upcoming programming and facility work. Director Eileen Theroux reported on grant-funded events including an aromatherapist demonstration, international dance, and a performance by Dear Ella, while intern Ben Lang
Select Board conducts annual all-boards meeting with department updates. Chair Roger Fuller and members Trish Colson-Montgomery and Don Willard III heard reports from 24 town departments. The Finance Committee flagged a difficult budget year with Hampshire Regional High School's budget up $131,000
Chesterfield Finance Committee unanimously approves schools budget pending town funding. The committee recommended the Chesterfield Public Schools' $6,238,000 budget proposal for appropriation, conditional on the town making the necessary funds available at town meeting. The vote clears the budget
Select Board approves utility poles for Verizon development on Pynchon Road. Chair Roger Fuller, with members Trish Colson-Montgomery and Don Willard, unanimously voted to permit installation of poles along Pynchon Road after review by the Highway Superintendent. The board appointed Jennifer
The Board of Health discussed FY27 budget requests, seeking a $7,000 appropriation to increase the second transfer station attendant's hours from 5 to 7 per week. Chair John Chandler's board also is requesting funds for professional memberships in MAHB and MHOA, plus additional money for
Chesterfield Finance Committee approves stabilization fund transfers from Free Cash for fiscal 2027. The committee voted unanimously to fund the School Maintenance Stabilization Fund ($20,000) and Fire Truck Stabilization Fund ($40,000) from Free Cash rather than the operating budget, and set the
Chesterfield Select Board reviews FY27 budgets; school costs expected to spike sharply. Chair Roger Fuller, alongside Select Board members Trish Colson-Montgomery and Don Willard, examined the administrative and executive budgets line by line on February 13, approving support for the highway budget
Chesterfield MLP Board raises manager salary and seeks new financial expertise. The board voted unanimously to increase Operations Manager Justin West's compensation to $9,000 effective March 15, 2026, pending a consultant's comparable-salary analysis by June 30. Financial Manager Jack Henry, who