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Chester agrees to $2,000 Hilltown contribution for graduation staging
Summary
The selectboard approved a request to contribute $2,000 — part of a multi‑town reimbursement plan — to cover staging and chairs donated to the high school after a rental business closed. The cost is expected to be repaid through student fundraising.
The Chester Board of Selectmen voted Jan. 12 to approve a request for a $2,000 contribution to reimburse equipment purchased for high‑school graduation staging and chairs.
Town Administrator Andrew Alward presented a request made by Jason Forgue on behalf of the School Committee. He said a local rental business closed, prompting a parent to buy and donate staging and chairs to the school; Gateway is asking participating Hilltowns to contribute $2,000 each to reimburse the donor. Selectboard member John Baldasaro moved to approve the plan; Brian Forgue seconded and the motion passed.
Why it matters: the expenditure covers equipment used for a public school graduation and the School Committee sought shared reimbursement across neighboring towns. The transcript does not specify which account will be charged or the timetable for the town’s reimbursement; Alward said towns are expected to be repaid through funds raised by the students.
Next steps: the board approved the request at the meeting; the School Committee and town staff will coordinate bookkeeping and any reimbursement timeline.
