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Selectmen say school consolidation talks continue as enrollment declines
Summary
Deep River selectmen reviewed ongoing school consolidation discussions with Chester, saying enrollment has declined and task forces on governance, finance and teaching are actively meeting; officials said all options remain under consideration and meetings are open to the public.
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Deep River Board of Selectmen reported progress in discussions about possible school consolidation with neighboring Chester, citing a noted decline in student enrollment and ongoing work by multiple task forces.
The board said task forces on governance, finance, and teaching and learning are meeting and that all options remain on the table. Officials referenced recent Valley Courier articles (Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 2026) and said information and meeting links are available on the town website. Selectmen emphasized that the task-force meetings are open to the public.
The discussion did not include a formal proposal or motion; rather, board members described the conversation as continuing and informational. The board encouraged residents to attend upcoming meetings for updates and to review posted materials online.
Next steps: the selectmen and their finance chairs will continue to meet with Chester representatives and the task forces will report back as deliberations progress.
