First Selectman

Bridge Update

As previously reported, the Route 154 bridge over Chester Creek is scheduled to remain closed until May of 2010. For latest information on the Route 154 bridge project please see the following update prepared on November 23, 2009.

Budget

To see the entire town budget please click here. This information is updated monthly.

2009 Municipal Elections

The 2009 election cycle is upon us. Municipal offices are the focus of the ballots. As you may know, elections cycle between the top offices at the national, state, and municipal level. For example, State offices were last elected in 2006, Municipal offices were last elected in 2007, Federal offices were elected in 2008, and Municipal offices are up again in 2009. Other offices like Congressional and Senatorial seats fall within their term cycles: Congress in 2006, 2008, etc. and Senate in 2006, 2010, etc.

One of the advantages of living in a small community with local government is that there is always an opportunity to get involved and make a difference. There are about 150 different elected or appointed positions in Chester! The other side of the coin is that the town does not function unless residents are willing to step up and get involved, either through voluntary service on a board or commission or by running for one of the local paid positions.