Town Office Contacts and Telephone
The Town Office in Chesterfield has been experiencing phone difficulties. The Town is aware there are issues and are working on getting our antiquated phone system replaced. If you are unable to get through, please try to email the department you are trying to reach instead.
Town Administrator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Town Clerk: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tax Collector: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assessors: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Planning Board: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Board of Health: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Police Department: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Building Inspector: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Conservation Commission: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Zoning Board: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vacancies on Town Boards and Committees
The Town of Chesterfield has many vacancies on town boards and committees. If you are interested in serving the town in any of these positions, please send a letter of interest or any questions to the Select Board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or reach out to the current members of the committee you are interested in serving on.
A good way to see what a board or committee does is to attend a meeting!
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Hampshire Regional School Committee-2 seats (this is an elected position)-One seat filled
Board of Registrars
Capital Planning
Cemetery Commission
Farm & Forest Commission-FILLED
Recreation Committee
Right to Know Coordinator
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Historical Commission Guided Walks
Join the Historical Commission to explore the past on free guided walks through Historic Chesterfield Center. Please see the attachment below for dates and registration information.
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New Wifi Hotspot in Town
Thanks to Whip City Fiber and the State's middle mile broadband network, the Town now has a new temporary Wifi hotspot! The Wifi hotspot can be accessed from the parking lot behind the Town Offices at 422 Main Road. Speeds vary from 30 mbps to 100 mbps depending on distance from the building. Connect to WhipCityFiber_wifi.
Please be mindful that Town employees are still working in the building and it remains closed to the general public. If using the network, please remain in your car and practice social distancing.
COVID-19 Response
The Town of Chesterfield Select Board, in consultation with the Board of Health and Emergency Planning Committee, entered into a local State of Emergency effective 8:00 p.m. on March 15, 2020. This was done in order to best prepare and protect the residents of the Town of Chesterfield in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration eases some procurement requirements, allows the Town to overspend line items, and gives the Police and Fire Chiefs more flexibility in staffing.
In an effort to protect the health of Town officials and employees, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and to continue essential Town government operations, all Chesterfield municipal buildings will be closed to the general public effective 8 a.m. March 16, 2020 until further notice. The Town municipal buildings include the Town Office, Town Hall, Police Station, Fire Station, Highway Garage, Library, and Community/Senior Center. All Town employees will continue to work their usual hours in their offices.
To communicate with Town employees, please call, email, or use USPS mail. Contact info can be found under the CONTACT tab on the website.
FACE COVERING ORDER NOW IN EFFECT
Effective May 6th, Governor Baker issued an order requiring individuals to wear face coverings in public places. Any person who is in a place open to the public in the Commonwealth, when unable to maintain a distance of approximately six feet from every other person, shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face covering. This order applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Exceptions include children under the age of 2 and those unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition.
The use of a face covering does not replace important social distancing measures. All individuals must continue to maintain more than 6 feet of distance from other people; wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; and stay home when sick.
Stay Informed
In an effort to ensure you have good situational awareness and early guidance from DPH, all stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to visit the DPH website as updates and guidance changes frequently. The link for DPH website can be found here: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus.
Additionally, Massachusetts residents can call Mass 2-1-1 to learn more about:
· COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, and treatment
· Information about testing
· Guidance for people planning or returning from travel
Massachusetts 2-1-1 is open to callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operators fluent in Spanish are available, and more than 150 other languages are supported through an interpreter services line. Residents with questions can dial 2-1-1 from any landline or cellphone, or use the live chat option on the Mass 2-1-1 website.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Alert Information 
Massachusetts Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health – COVID-19 Cases, Quarantine and Monitoring
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 incident Mapping Dashboard
Massachusetts Governor Baker’s Press releases related to COVID-19
Chesterfield Response & Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
Board of Health Coronavirus COVID-19 message & informational links
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COVID-19 CDC Link for More Info
For information from the CDC (Centers of Disease Control) about COVID-19, please copy and paste this link in your browser:
https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/microsite/id/403323
Public Meeting to Share ADA Transition Plan
Public Meeting to Share Draft Findings for ADA Transition Plan
The Institute for Human Centered Design has completed a review of the accessibility of town buildings and programs in the towns of Chesterfield, Cummington, and Goshen. They will be sharing their findings with the public on Tuesday, May 28th at 1 p.m. at the Goshen Town Hall. Learn more about the ADA Transition Plans for each town including recommendations for removing all barriers to access.
Attached below are two of our Town building Draft Transition Plans.
When: Tuesday, May 28 1:00 pm
Where: Goshen Town Hall
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| Town Offices Draft ADA Plan | [ ] | 965 kB |
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