The Select Board rejected a request for loan forgiveness from a homeowner at 50 Bray Road. Roslyn Malkin had sought forgiveness of an $18,624 housing rehabilitation loan balance after deciding to sell her property due to health issues.
Chesterfield Select Board backs regional high school energy plan. The board agreed to support Hampshire Regional High School's capital investment program to replace failing boilers and roof systems, planning to submit a letter backing grant applications through MSBA and Green Communities programs.
The Chesterfield Select Board unanimously approved the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on September 30, 2026, excluding two articles pending financial certification. Co-Chair Trish Colson-Montgomery moved approval, Clerk Donald Willard seconded, and the Board voted unanimously. The Board removed
Select Board addresses library flag policy concerns over free-speech risk. Town Counsel advised limiting town building flags to Federal, State, and local emblems, while Library Trustees sought to include diversity-recognition flags from Mass.gov; the board cautioned that displaying group flags
Chesterfield Select Board approved four warrants and heard resignation details from Police Chief Peter Fappiano, who reported that Officer Greg Smith declined an order to work the Fourth of July parade in favor of planned family vacation, leading to his immediate resignation via text on August 23.
Select Board authorizes grant application for Lake Damon Dam reconstruction project. Co-Chair Roger Fuller, with unanimous board backing, signed applications for a construction grant and Conservation permit on behalf of the Lake Damon Corporation for the 1.8-million-dollar project, with the Town as
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
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
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