Board of Finance of the Town of Chester Regular Meeting Minutes
The board received reports from the First Selectwoman regarding website transitions, absentee ballot availability, phishing scams, and local event scheduling. The Fire Chief provided an operational update highlighting positive response time trends, the purchase of new equipment including an ambulance and a drone, and successful certification inspections. The board approved various fiscal year budget transfers requested by the Board of Selectmen for multiple town departments, including Town Office Operations, Planning and Zoning, Highway maintenance, and Police services. Additionally, the board discussed a clerical typo found in a previous town meeting call regarding the budget and reviewed draft informational materials for the upcoming budget creation process.
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The board meeting included the welcome of a new member and a discussion regarding the transition of the 457 plan to T. Rowe Price. The board reviewed the associated fee schedule and passed a motion to recommend that the Board of Finance assume the costs for the base annual fee, per-employee fee, and plan document preparation. Additionally, the board reviewed the performance reports for the Town of Chester and VSAP for the second quarter.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Chester Annual Town Budget Meeting
The meeting focused on the adoption of the town budget and various fiscal authorizations. Key discussion topics included the establishment of property tax payment due dates and installments, the approval of the town budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and the adoption of a five-year capital budget. Additionally, the meeting addressed multiple capital expenditures and fund transfers for town infrastructure, public safety equipment, municipal vehicle replacements, and facility improvements. Attendees also engaged in a detailed discussion regarding school district funding, state contributions, and budget transparency.
