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
Chesterfield Select Board approves broad slate of FY27 municipal appointments. Co-Chair Roger Fuller, Co-Chair Trish Colson-Montgomery, and Clerk Donald Willard voted unanimously to appoint over 70 town officials and committee members, including Brenda Lessard as ADA Coordinator, Jessica Humphries
Select Board awards Tennis Court Reconstruction Project to Baker Excavating and Construction for $161,900. Co-Chairs Roger Fuller and Trish Colson-Montgomery, along with Clerk Donald Willard, unanimously voted to award the contract to the lowest bidder after receiving six proposals. Aram Flores
The Chesterfield Council on Aging approved prior minutes and reviewed summer operations at its June 29 meeting. Director Jess Humphries reported expanded office hours and recent programs including a Director Lunch drawing 28 to 30 attendees and a Dear Ella Trio performance with approximately 18
Special Town Meeting approves three articles with unanimous support. The town transferred $25,000 from Free Cash to cover the minimum trade-in value on a new F600 highway truck, with plans to recoup additional proceeds by selling the replaced vehicle on Municibid. Voters also rescinded $25,829 in
Board of Health approves prior minutes, directs septic applicant to find contractor. Chair John Chandler deemed Carlee Hallenbeck's septic plan for a Bissell Road new build acceptable but required identification of an installer before permit issuance. Board members Kirke Henshaw and Peg Whalen were
Select Board unanimously appoints arbovirus coordinators and approves cemetery work. Co-Chair Roger Fuller reported that John Chandler and Kirke Henshaw have volunteered as Arbovirus Coordinators; the board voted to appoint both and directed Staff Contact Brenda Lessard to notify the State. The
Chesterfield Select Board approves tree removal bid and employee pay raise. Co-Chairs Roger Fuller and Trish Colson-Montgomery and Clerk Donald Willard unanimously awarded spring tree removal to Petrichor for $11,900, with the Cemetery Commission covering costs above the town's $10,250 allocation.
Select Board approves wage increases for Council on Aging and Highway Department staff. Co-Chair Trish Colson-Montgomery and Clerk Donald Willard voted unanimously to set Financial Manager Diane LaBarge's rate at $23.10 per hour effective July 1, 2026. The board then voted 2-1 to approve Highway
Chesterfield Select Board approves articles one and two for June 24 Special Town Meeting. Roger Fuller, Trish Colson-Montgomery, and Don Willard voted unanimously to advance the warrant, with Fuller noting the BESS moratorium article alone satisfies needs; two Planning Board articles may be