Chester trustees discuss playground upgrades, grants and possible dial‑a‑bus expansion

Jul 9, 2026

Residents asked the board to preserve usable playground equipment and the town reported a $10,000 grant for playground improvements; the board also said it is negotiating a limited intermunicipal agreement with Monroe to expand dial‑a‑bus service for some Chester residents.

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Town residents at the July 8 meeting urged the board to evaluate whether elements of existing playgrounds can be preserved and incorporated into planned upgrades rather than being fully torn down, and the town confirmed it had secured a $10,000 Grama grant from Senator Scoofus for Commons playground work.

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