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
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
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