Charter Conversations
Charter Conversations is an opportunity for Chester Voters to become familiar with the final proposed Charter that the Charter Commission approved by the Board of Selectmen. A couple of members of the former Charter Commission will lead the conversation, sharing information on how the Charter was developed and answering your questions.
Charter Conversations are:
- Small group one-hour sessions
- A chance to learn: what is a Town Charter – why Chester is considering a Charter – what is included in the Proposed Chester Charter
- An opportunity to have your questions answered directly
The final proposed Charter and the final report of the Chester Charter Commission are available for download (hard copies also available in the Town Clerk’s office) before the Charter Conversations events.
If you have a group of four to ten people, contact us to schedule a Charter Conversation at your location.
Special Charter Conversation Sessions
Charter Conversations: Town of Wilton
July 22, 2024
The Town of Wilton is one of the latest communities to add a Town Administrator to its Selectmen/ Town Meeting form of government, also a provision in the proposed Chester Charter. While Wilton is a very different community than Chester, we can learn about the process used to transition to this form of government should our Town adopt the Charter. Wilton’s new First Selectwoman, Toni Boucher, and Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker, a state-wide respected municipal governance professional who has served in various communities in Connecticut, shared their experiences.
Town of Columbia
June 18, 2024
Columbia’s Town Administrator Mark Walter and First Selectman Steven Everett visited Chester for a special session of Charter Conversations. Mark and Steven discussed their respective roles and responsibilities and how they work together to govern the Town of Columbia.
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