by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
CHESTER — At an informational meeting on April 22, residents heard from Eversource why they should sell the Chester Municipal Electric Light Department to them. Earlier in the month, CMELD had given a presentation on why the electric utility should remain town-owned. Both presentations are posted at townofchester.net.
by Michael Ballway | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local Headlines
OTIS — The article on the May 21 Town Meeting warrant says a new town annex building would cost $4.5 million, but that number could change based on construction costs and on whether voters want a larger building. At a public information meeting on May 14, Eric Young,...
by Tyler Lederer | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
OTIS — This year’s town election has a competitive race for the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Therese Gould, who is seeking re-election to her three-year position, is being challenged by Susan Bauer-Brofman, who is seeking change in town politics. Susan Bauer-Brofman...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
MONTGOMERY — Voters in Montgomery will decide on 17 warrant articles at the Annual Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, in Town Hall. The majority of articles ask voters to approve the town budget for fiscal year 2025, with the exception of Article 1, which is a...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
MONTGOMERY — The town election on May 4 saw a 45% voter turnout, with 229 ballots cast from the 640 registered to vote in Montgomery. The unofficial results are posted on the town website at montgomeryma.gov. Town Clerk Cheryl Masciadrelli said due to the high number...
by Tyler Lederer | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News
CHESTER — Craig Gauthier has won a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen, beating incumbent Brian Forgue in the town election May 4. Gauthier received 82 votes, Forgue received 60, and one ballot was blank. The race was a rematch of the 2023 special election,...
