The Town Office Building Committee reviewed potential locations for a Public Safety Complex and Town Offices, with discussion centered on three properties: 11 Main Road, 3 North Road, and 25 North Road. Committee Chair Larry Holmberg outlined the formal process underway since 2003, while Bent Hicks
Public Safety Building Committee weighs three properties for new complex and town offices. The committee, chaired by Larry Holmberg, discussed potential use of an existing barn at 25 North Road--the most recently available site--for public safety and town operations. The site evaluation process,
Finance Committee addresses FY 2027 budget pressures, health care costs. Treasurer Meg McWherter projected employee health insurance expenses of $80,000 to $100,000 and warned that a proposed $1,000,000 Free Cash transfer to stabilization could reduce earned interest and limit cash-flow
Chesterfield Capital Planning Committee approves updates to FY 2027-2044 capital plan. Chair Roger Fuller reviewed revisions including adjusted timelines for vehicle purchases and a unanimous vote to rename the Future Fire Trucks Stabilization Fund to the Future Fire Trucks and Equipment
Select Board increases HCDC funding commitment to $1.35 million for FY26. Trish Colson-Montgomery moved the budget amendment, unanimously approved, raising the grant from $1.25 million to reflect the full amount eligible under the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities program. The HCDC
Chesterfield Library Trustees reviewed circulation gains and operational challenges at their March 9 meeting. Director Bindy reported February 2026 circulation increased from February 2025, with 250 patron visits for the month, and will submit the town report this week. The library requires a third
The Chesterfield Board of Health unanimously approved food waste composting at the transfer station beginning in July 2026. John Pitroff of Second Chance Composting presented the program, which will place two bins at the facility for $35 and $10, projecting a 25 to 50 percent refuse diversion rate
Chesterfield's MVP Committee unanimously approved a roof repair grant estimated at $52,500 or the Participant's leading funding of $15,000. Dr. Colbert, Emergency Management Director and Committee member, reported receipt of one bid for the water system improvement filter due March 3, with a
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
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