Annual Report and Financial Audit

The Annual Report for the year 07/2010 to 6/2011 and the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year ending 06/2011 are now available online or copies can be made available by inquiring at the First Selectman\'s Office in Town Hall.

Annual Report 7/2010 - 6/2011
Financial Audit 7/2010 - 6/2011

Dominion provides reduced electricity rates to Town buildings

Chester recently contracted with a new supplier, Dominion, to provide electricity at a reduced rate of 7.79cts./kWh. Dominion also offers this same rate to business customers and a lower rate of 7.39cts./kWh to residential customers. In order to take advantage of these rates customers should complete a form that is found at this link There is also an opportunity to support renewable energy as part of the Clean Energy Options Program at another link. Residents who sign up for the renewable option will be assisting the Town in qualifying for solar panels to be installed on Town buildings through the Clean Energy Fund as well as mitigating climate change.

Energy Task Force Energy Plan

A Comprehensive Energy Plan was written by the Energy Subcommittee of the Chester Conservation Commission during Winter/Spring 2011 and was presented to the Board of Selectmen in July 2011 and subsequently endorsed by them.

eWaste Collection at the Transfer Station

Please see attached poster for the electronic waste containers that can now be found at the landfill and transfer stations.

New Link Locations

Several links that used to be on the Home page, such as the Bid Index, and Library and School links, have moved to the Town Government & Services page.

The Site Map is being phased out. A link is provided here for the convenience of those who are used to using it.

Notice of Public Information Meeting

Water Street Bridge Replacement
Connecticut Department of Transportation

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Chester Meeting House
4 Liberty Street

Department of Transportation Engineers will be present to:
1. Review the project details and necessity for the construction;
2. Discuss project Time of Year Restrictions, including implementation of the traffic detour;
3. Review the Contractor’s proposed progress schedule and the method of handling traffic; and
4. Answer any questions regarding the project.

2012-2013 Budget Approved

The Town of Chester's Budget for 2012-2013 was approved unanimously at the Town Meeting held Tuesday, May 15th.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION

Notice is given that the Town of Chester is proceeding with the installation of a public water line along Middlesex Avenue and Denlar Drive. (See map.)

The project is entirely funded by a State of Connecticut STEAP Grant. The water line will be owned by the Town of Chester and supplied, operated and maintained by the Connecticut Water Company. Property owners are encouraged to connect to this public water service. Properties will benefit from the availability of safe public drinking water and fire protection from three (3) fire hydrants that will be located along Denlar Drive.

The project is expected to begin June 4th and anticipated to take about three to four weeks to complete.

Any connection to the water line will be the responsibility of the property owner as the project funding did not allow for work on private property. The Connecticut Water Company will be available to assist you in making arrangements to obtain water service. A modest contribution toward the installation cost, based on your service requirements, will be available from Connecticut Water. The contractor you select to make the private connection should be qualified and approved by the Connecticut Water Company.

For further information please contact the First Selectman Ed Meehan, emeehan@chesterct.org or 860-526-0013.

Town Meetings this week!

May 21 - Economic Development - Town Hall - 7:15 pm

May 21 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Meeteing House - 7:30 pm

May 22 - Board of Selectmen Special Meeting - Town Hall - 7:00 pm

May 23 - CT DOT Informational Meeting - Meeting House - 6:30 pm