The Select Board rejected a request for loan forgiveness from a homeowner at 50 Bray Road. Roslyn Malkin had sought forgiveness of an $18,624 housing rehabilitation loan balance after deciding to sell her property due to health issues.
Chesterfield Select Board backs regional high school energy plan. The board agreed to support Hampshire Regional High School's capital investment program to replace failing boilers and roof systems, planning to submit a letter backing grant applications through MSBA and Green Communities programs.
The Chesterfield Select Board unanimously approved the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on September 30, 2026, excluding two articles pending financial certification. Co-Chair Trish Colson-Montgomery moved approval, Clerk Donald Willard seconded, and the Board voted unanimously. The Board removed
Board of Health addresses waste complaint and approves transfer station records. George Still filed a formal complaint against Mark Brunetti regarding waste accumulation at 184 Sugar Hill Road, presenting photographs of debris; the Board said it would address the matter in the coming weeks.
Select Board addresses library flag policy concerns over free-speech risk. Town Counsel advised limiting town building flags to Federal, State, and local emblems, while Library Trustees sought to include diversity-recognition flags from Mass.gov; the board cautioned that displaying group flags
Chesterfield Select Board approved four warrants and heard resignation details from Police Chief Peter Fappiano, who reported that Officer Greg Smith declined an order to work the Fourth of July parade in favor of planned family vacation, leading to his immediate resignation via text on August 23.
Chesterfield Board of Health approved prior minutes and handled routine licensing and property oversight. Chair John Chandler, with members Peg Whalen and Kirke Henshaw present, agreed to reissue a 2025 letter regarding Ireland Street Cemetery expansion after modifying its language to reflect
Chesterfield MLP rejects outsourcing, approves year-end finances with strong results. The Municipal Light Plant Board unanimously reappointed Operations Manager Justin West and approved fiscal year 2026 financial reports showing $176,585 in projected retained earnings. The board rejected
Select Board authorizes grant application for Lake Damon Dam reconstruction project. Co-Chair Roger Fuller, with unanimous board backing, signed applications for a construction grant and Conservation permit on behalf of the Lake Damon Corporation for the 1.8-million-dollar project, with the Town as
Select Board approves FY25 audit findings and emergency water system grant. The board unanimously approved the Scanlon & Associates Engagement Letter addressing five FY25 audit findings related to investment recording, receipt procedures, and outstanding taxes. Emergency Management Director Larry
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