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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