Chester Receives Grant Funding for Town Roads
Chester Highway Superintendent Charles Dazelle announced that the town has been awarded two Community One Stop for Growth grants totaling $1.3 million.
The grants consist of a MassWorks Infrastructure program grant of $980,000 and a Rural Development Fund grant of $331,000.
- MassWorks Program grant: $980,000 for resurfacing approximately 9,500 feet of Blandford Rd.
- Rural Development Fund grant: $331,000.
"The MassWorks Program grant... includes resurfacing of approximately 9,500 feet of Blandford Rd, a major collector under local jurisdiction which provides a vital detour route when Route 20 is closed."
Author's summary: Chester receives $1.3M in grants for road improvements.