Invitation to Bid - Asbestos Removal and Demolition
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Town of Chesterfield will accept Bids for Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in and/or Demolition of the house and barn at 6 North Road Chesterfield. The Bid Specification Package is below and may be downloaded as well as the Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and a sample AIA Document.
There will be an optional pre-bid walk-thru for all interested bidders scheduled for June 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at 6 North Road Chesterfield, MA.
A bid guaranty from the Contractor in the amount of 5% of the bid amount, shall be included with the sealed bid in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurer’s, or cashier’s check of a bank or trust company doing business in Massachusetts and shall be made payable to the Town of Chesterfield. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required within 10 days of Notice of Award.
This bid is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage rates under MGL chapter 149.
Bids must be submitted in a clearly marked sealed envelope and delivered to the Town Administrator, PO Box 299, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA 01012 by 3:00 p.m. June 17, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened.
The Town may cancel or reject in whole or in part any and all bids if it is in its best interest.
Please notify the Town Administrator if you download the Specification Package so you can be notified of any addendum.
 A104_2017 sample .pdf | [Sample AIA Document] | 281 kB |
| Bid Package Abate and Demo 6 North Road.pdf | [Bid Specification Package for 6 North Road Asbestos Removal and Demolition] | 765 kB |
| Prevailing WageRates Schedule for 6 North Road Chesterfield 2020.pdf | [Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule for 6 North Road] | 156 kB |
Public Hearing - CDBG Amendment
VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING
To join the Public Hearing remotely please use the following:
PUBLIC ACCESS via Zoom through this link https://zoom.us/j/2097147752
Or call (312) 626-6799 to participate by phone
Program and Budget Amendment CDBG FY19 grant:
Participating Communities: Cummington, Goshen, Peru, Plainfield, Williamsburg and Worthington
Discussion topic: Shift of funds from Housing Rehab Program and into potential Emergency Food and Micro-enterprise assistance programs as a response to COVID-19 impacts
And
CARES Act funding:
Potential participating communities may include a mix of: Ashfield, Becket, Blandford, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Dalton, Goshen, Hinsdale, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Otis, Peru, Plainfield, Washington, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Windsor and Worthington.
Where: Town of Chesterfield Select Board Meeting Room
When: Tuesday, May 26th, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
Discussion topics: Submission of a grant as a response to COVID-19 to include:
Emergency Food Program
· Rent / Mortgage Relief Program
· Micro- enterprise Relief Program
If you are unable to attend the virtual public hearing but have comments on any of the above, please email Bea at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Town Meeting Postponed and 4th of July Parade Cancelled
Due to COVID-19 social distancing concerns, the Annual Town Meeting has been postponed from May 11th to June 20th with a time and location to be determined.
Also, the 4th of July Parade Committee has decided to cancel this year's 4th of July Parade. Let's hope for a safer 2021!
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.
May 4, 2020 Annual Town Election Results
The results are in. In all, 303 voters cast votes in the Annual Town Election on May 4 2020. Please see the attachment below to view the results.
| May 4, 2020 Election Results | [ ] | 431 kB |
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Feedback
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning - See the Summary of Findings and Vote on Priorities:
The Towns of Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, and Worthington are collaborating with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), residents, and stakeholders on strategies to reduce vulnerability and adapt to our changing climate through the State’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. The core directive of the MVP program is to engage community stakeholders to facilitate the education, planning, and ultimate implementation of priority climate change adaptation actions.
Completion of the MVP planning process will enable the towns to receive preference for future State grants.
The MVP grant also requires each town to engage the public on climate resilience. Given current COVID-19 social distancing guidance, we are unable at this time to hold a public meeting on the subject. Instead, we are asking all Chesterfield residents to do two things:
1. Review the Draft MVP Summary of Findings Report attached below, and submit your questions or comments to Sue Labrie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2. Take this three-question survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2H7GZPS to tell us what you think our towns should FIRST do to better adapt to climate change.
| MVP Statement of Findings | [ ] | 3270 kB |
2020 Census
Recently, you should have received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau inviting you to go online to respond to the 2020 Federal Census. The U.S. Census counts every person in the country every 10 years. The information gathered through the census is used to decide how much our communities get in State and Federal funding for things like public health, education, and public transportation. The census is quick, easy, and important. All of your answers are confidential. Please visit www.my2020census.gov and be counted today!
Note: You do not need a code to complete the census.
Tree Removal by Eversource
Eversource Power Co. will be clearing trees from the power lines. The trees are being removed, not trimmed. The clearing is to help prevent power outages now and in the future. Their contracted tree removal company will be working on several roads in Town. Many of the trees are on private property and about 60% are in the Town’s right of way. The private trees are permissioned by the homeowners and are not subject to Town oversight. While all Town trees are subject to review and discussion by the Tree Warden, all trees deemed hazardous by the Tree Warden are permissioned solely by the Tree Warden and any non-hazardous trees are open to discussion by any concerned residents with the Tree Warden.
Work will begin on the following roadways: Bagg, Bates, Bisbee, Bryant, Curtis, East, Fuller, Goose Lane, Indian Hollow, Munson, North, Old Chesterfield, Pynchon, Smith, and Stage. All trees to be removed are marked with blue ribbons. Please keep in mind that the parameters for what trees should be removed may be different based on viewpoint of removing to protect electrical lines and service versus Town Shade Trees. The Tree Warden has examined the trees and most of the marked trees have damage to either limbs or root structure. Sometimes this damage is not fatal to the tree but does make it more susceptible to breaking under stress such as ice buildup or heavy wind. The goal of this clearing effort is to help prevent future power outages. The Tree Warden encourages residents concerned about any of the trees marked for removal to contact him at (413) 320-0931 or 296-4068. It is not feasible to hold public hearings at this time due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.