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Select Board eyes highway hiring push as staffing crisis deepens

The Chesterfield Select Board discussed an acute Highway Department staffing crisis on May 27, identifying competitive wages as the chief factor driving departures. Chair Roger Fuller stated the town must hire at least two workers immediately and a third in late fall, noting that the State

Select Board approves removal of two maples on North Road for MassDOT project.

Select Board approves mixed outcome on disputed North Road trees. The board voted unanimously to remove two maples and preserve three on 92 North Road as part of MassDOT's North Road and Damon Pond Road reconstruction project affecting approximately 120 trees. Homeowner Will Trienens objected after

Select Board tours town properties, identifies extensive maintenance needs.

The Chesterfield Select Board toured eight town-owned buildings and properties to assess maintenance needs. Select Board members Patricia Colson-Montgomery and Donald Willard, accompanied by Town Administrator Brenda Lessard, documented peeling paint, rotting wood, roof damage, and structural

Select Board approves Hilltown Theater events and advances municipal projects

Select Board unanimously approves theater events and advances municipal business. Chair Roger Fuller, joined by Trish Colson-Montgomery and Don Willard, backed a Hilltown Theater special event application for July 17 and 19 at 92 North Road contingent on final inspections, awarded a $2,150 stone

Library board approves ADA bathroom grant application.

The Board of Library Trustees advanced an ADA-compliant bathroom grant application. Chairperson Linda Urban reported April 2026 circulation increased modestly from the prior year, with patron count at 213, and recommended continuation of data collection for all programs. Urban noted that State Aid