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 "city": "Chester",
 "state": "CT",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chesterct.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-31",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "body": "Cedar Lake Watershed Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08312026-479",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-476",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Committee",
   "headline": "Chester Affordable Housing Committee to discuss DOH grant project and housing plan",
   "summary": "The Chester Affordable Housing Committee is holding a special remote meeting to discuss updates on a DOH grant-funded project, including a recommendation to expand scope and funding, and next steps for Section 131 conditions for multiple dwellings. They will also receive updates from the RiverCOG regional housing committee and the Chester Housing Growth Plan Steering Committee, and review cottage cluster research and recommendations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-478",
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   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board discusses zoning filings and cemetery gravestone restoration fundraiser",
   "summary": "The Chester Board of Selectmen will approve July 28 minutes and discuss zoning/land use filings. They will also hear a presentation on a matching fundraiser for gravestone restoration and address a veteran's representative resignation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-477",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Fire Department",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-469",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Finance",
   "headline": "Board of Finance to discuss retirement board fees and review FY26/FY27 financials",
   "summary": "The Chester Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly vote on paying fees for the Retirement Board, and to review financials for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including the General Fund status. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, reports from the First Selectman and Chairman, and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-475",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08192026-475",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Water Pollution Control Authority",
   "headline": "Chester WPCA to discuss user fees and draft FY 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Chester Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss user fee options and prepare a draft budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also set a date for a budget public hearing, review sewer projects at 9 Water Street and 47 Middlesex Avenue, and review the July AGRU report. The meeting includes time for public comment and approval of previous minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-474",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08182026-474",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-470",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-471",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission votes to rezone Denlar Drive parcels from RLM to Commercial",
   "summary": "The Chester Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on a zoning map amendment to convert five parcels on Denlar Drive from Research and Light Manufacturing (RLM) to Commercial. The body also hears a special permit application for a coffee shop at 45 Main Street and votes to appoint Bruce Driska as Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-468",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Economic Development Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-467",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08062026-467",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Harbor Management",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-466",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052026-466",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-462",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-462",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-464",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08032026-464",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Retirement Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-463",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08032026-463",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Ad Hoc Citizens Liaison Council",
   "headline": "Chester Ad Hoc Citizen’s Liaison Council cancels August 3, 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "The Ad Hoc Citizen’s Liaison Council has canceled its meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session. The next scheduled meeting is set for September 14, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-461",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-461",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Water Pollution Control Authority",
   "headline": "WPCA to consider sewer extension for 8-unit housing at 9 Water Street",
   "summary": "The Chester Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to discuss routine operations and a special permit request. The main item is a request from 9 Water Street LLC to extend the Water Street sewer line and install a lateral connection for a new 8-unit housing development. The board will also review budget expenditures and revenues, and hear reports on operations and maintenance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-458",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-458",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-459",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-459",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Fire Department",
   "headline": "Chester Fire Board to review budgets, appoint deputy fire marshal",
   "summary": "The Chester Board of Fire Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Fire Department and Fire Marshal budgets for 2026-2027, review activity reports, and consider the appointment of Richard Tsou as Deputy Fire Marshal. The agenda also includes reports from the Fire Chief, Board of Selectmen, and other officials, as well as updates on the Connecticut Water Company project and operations procedures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-455",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152026-455",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-456",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-456",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Economic Development Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-454",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-454",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Ad Hoc Citizens Liaison Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-450",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Chester P&Z to hear special permit for 318 West Main St addition and zoning map changes",
   "summary": "The Chester Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a special permit for a meeting room addition at 318 West Main Street and a zoning map amendment that would rezone several parcels along Middlesex Avenue, Castleview Drive, and Kirtland Avenue. The commission will also discuss a site plan for a proposed self-storage use at 59 Winthrop Road and a preliminary discussion of uses at 10 Denlar Drive.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-453",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-453",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 30x48 ft meeting room addition at 318 West Main Street",
   "summary": "The Chester Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting and site walk to continue a public hearing on a special permit application for a meeting room addition to the Guest House facility at 318 West Main Street. The proposal includes a 30'-6\" x 48'-6\" meeting room, ancillary bathroom/storage and storage spaces, a deck, and parking improvements. The applicant is John R. Schroeder, AIA LLC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-452",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-452",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission walks site for 318 West Main St. meeting room addition",
   "summary": "The Chester Planning and Zoning Commission holds a special meeting and site walk to continue a public hearing. The sole agenda item is a special permit application for a building addition at 318 West Main Street. No other decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-451",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-451",
   "source": "https://www.chesterct.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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