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2020 Primary and State Election Information

Results of the State Primary Election are attached below.

Town Clerk’s Report on Polling Location Change

The locations for the September 1, 2020 Primary and the November 3, 2020 State election have been moved to the Community Center at 400 Main Road in Chesterfield.

The Select Board decided this site shall be used for the September 1, 2020 Primary and the November 3, 2020 State election. It meets the requirements for site access, voting equipment, parking, entrance, ramps, and building interior. It is a public Community Center in the Town of Chesterfield, is ADA compliant, and will not have a disparate adverse impact on access to the polls on the basis of race, national origin, disability, income, or age. The Community Center provides adequate space for voters to be able to maintain social distance from each other and Election Officials upon entering, exiting, waiting in line, and while voting. Further, the Community Center has adequate space for Election Officials to perform their duties while maintaining social distance from each other to the greatest extent possible.

Attachments:
State Primary Election Results September 1, 2020	[ ]	548 kB

Tree Hearing

There will be a Public Tree Hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Highway Garage at 164 Main Road in Chesterfield. The Hearing is to discuss the removal of 734 trees on East Street identified by Eversource as potential hazards to the utility lines. Trees have been marked with orange tags and are trees 4" diameter or larger within 15 feet of the utility lines. Trees marked with blue tags have been considered hazardous trees and do not require a Hearing. This tree clearing by Eversource is in an effort to reduce power outages.

Annual Town Meeting 2020

June 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at New Hingham School - outside in the ballfield.

The Annual Town Meeting was held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 under a large tent in the ballfield at New Hingham School on Smith Road in Chesterfield. The Warrant and the Report of the Finance Committee are attached below.

The results of the meeting are attached below.

Attachments:
ATM Warrant	[ ]	1895 kB
Finance Committee Report	[ ]	2415 kB
Results of the Annual Town Meeting June 20 2020	[ ]	1528 kB

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.

Attachments:
May 4, 2020 Election Results	[ ]	431 kB

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, Bissell, Bryant, Curtis Road, Curtis Lane, Damon Pond, East, Fuller, Goose Lane, Indian Hollow, Munson, North, Old Chesterfield, Pynchon, Smith, Sugar Hill Road, Stage, and Willcutt. 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.

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.