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
 Fire Station | [ ] | 290 kB |
| Highway Garage | [ ] | 278 kB |
| Library | [ ] | 526 kB |
| Russell Park | [ ] | 570 kB |
| Community Center / Senior Center | [ ] | 612 kB |
| Town Hall Draft ADA Plan | [ ] | 545 kB |
| Town Offices Draft ADA Plan | [ ] | 965 kB |
| West Chesterfield Post Office Building | [ ] | 334 kB |
Memorial Day Parade and Veterans' Park Dedication
Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
The Chesterfield Memorial Day Ceremony begins at the Center Cemetery on North Road. Following the Ceremony, there will be a Parade to the old Town Hall at 403 Main Road where the dedication of the new Veterans' Park will take place. After much planning, fundraising, and hard work, the very dedicated Veterans' Park Committee is ready to present the Park to the public.
Please join us along with Representative Natalie Blais of the 1st Franklin District, State Senator Adam G. Hinds, and local Veterans for the dedication.
2019 Annual Town Meeting - May 13th at 7:00
Chesterfield's Annual Town Meeting will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and vote on what the Town’s spending priorities will be for the coming year. Come, ask questions, and participate in your Town Government! We look forward to seeing you there!
The Warrant and Report of the Finance Committee are attached below.
| 2019 ATM Warrant | [ ] | 375 kB |
| Report and Recommendations of the Finance Committee | [ ] | 3636 kB |
2019 Annual Town Election - May 6th from Noon to 8:00
Annual Elections for Town Offices were held May 6, 2019.
The Election results are attached below.
| 2019 Annual Election Results | [ ] | 783 kB |
2019 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
2019 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events:
HRMC announces regional HHW Events including the annual HRMC HHW Collection on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. until noon.
Once a year, the HRMC holds a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for residents of the HRMC member communities. The 2019 event will take place on October 26 in Westhampton. Pre-registration is required.
For dates and pre-registration information, see the attachment below.
| 2019 List of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events | [ ] | 43 kB |
Ireland Street Bridge Closure
The Ireland Street Bridge over Bronson Brook will be closed on Monday, April 29, 2019 for reconstruction. Detours will be established. The project completion date is scheduled for October 24, 2019.
From the Town Clerk
Dog Licenses:
Dog licenses are now available for 2019. All dogs six months old or older must be licensed by May 1, 2019 to avoid late fees.
Annual Street Listing:
The 2019 annual Street Listing form has been mailed out and must be returned to the Clerk’s office to update current information for such things as school population, senior citizen programs, and voters list. The information will supply accurate counts for grant programs as well as many other government services that a town can apply for. If you have not received the street listing notify the clerk at (413) 296-4741 ext. 4# or email request to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Town Election & Annual Town Meeting
Chesterfield’s Annual Town Election is May 6, 2019 in the Town Offices.
Nomination papers are now available for the following positions:
(Offices on the ballot and showing incumbent now in that position.)
- Selectmen (3 year term) Robert Recos
- Assessor (3 year term) Edward Severance
- Board of Health (3 year term) Kirke Henshaw
- Chesterfield/Goshen School Committee (3 year term) (Lindsey Doolen appointed until May election)
- Hampshire Regional School Committee (2 years remaining of a 3 year term) (Carole Bergeron was appointed until May election)
- Hampshire Regional School Committee (3 year term) Leslie Kellogg
- Library Trustee (3 year term) Eileen McGowan (NOT seeking re-election)
- Constable (3 year term) Jeffrie Young
- Planning Board (2 members for 3 year terms) to be listed separately Charles Valencik and C.J. Lammers
- Hampshire County of Governments Councilor (3 year term) Russell Peotter
Any registered voter in the Town of Chesterfield may run for office. They pick up nomination papers from the Clerk’s office, collect at least 23 signatures from registered voters of Chesterfield, sign the nomination papers and return them to the town Board of Registrars/Clerk’s office before 5:00 p.m. on March 18th.
Chesterfield’s Annual Town Meeting is Monday, May 13, 2019 in the Town Hall.