Name: Parks & Rec Commission
Start: 2018-11-27T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2018-11-27T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Town Offices

Welcome to Chesterfield, NH

The town of Chesterfield is located along the Connecticut River in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire. The river creates a natural boundary between New Hampshire and Vermont and flows south ten miles to the Massachusetts state line. Chesterfield is located 65 miles from Concord, the state capital. It is a rural community, which is located between the region’s two largest commercial centers, Keene, NH, and Brattleboro, VT. Route 9, which connects the two cities, bisects the town.

Telephone: (603) 363-4624

Town Offices Location:

490 Route 63, Chesterfield NH

Municipal Office Hours:
Selectmen’s Office, Assessing Records, Planning and Zoning:
Monday through Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm,
Friday 9 am – 12 noon

Town Clerk:

Monday and Thursday, 9 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm,
Wednesday, 9 am – 1 pm,
last Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm;

Tax Collector:
Monday and Thursday, 4 pm – 7 pm

The table below is not a calendar, but a general listing of office hours. These hours are subject to change from time to time.

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Transfer Station (603) 256-3016	Closed	Closed	7:30 - 4:30	7:30 - 4:30	Closed	7:30 - 4:30	7:30 - 4:30
Library (603) 363-4621	Closed	11:00 - 7:00	11:00 - 7:00	11:00 - 7:00	11:00 - 7:00	Closed	9:00 - Noon
Town Clerk's Office (603) 363-8071 ext 11	Closed	9:00 - 1:00 4:00 - 7:00	Closed	9:00 - 1:00	9:00 - 1:00 4:00 - 7:00	Closed	Last Saturday of the month 9:00 - 1:00
Tax Collector's Office (603) 363-4527 ext 14	Closed	4:00 - 7:00	Closed	Closed	4:00 - 7:00	Closed	Closed
Selectmen's Office (603) 363-4624 ext 10	Closed	8:00 - 4:00	8:00 - 4:00	8:00 - 4:00	8:00 - 4:00	9:00 - noon	Closed
Building Inspector (603) 363-4624 ext 12	Closed	9:00-1:00	9:00-1:00	9:00-1:00	9:00-1:00	Closed	Closed

News, Notices & Upcoming Events

TOWN CLERK HOURS: CLOSINGS AND SPECIAL HOURS:

Wed. Nov. 7, closed in the morning; open 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 12, closed for Veteran’s Day.

Thurs. Nov.22 and Sat. Nov. 24, closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Sat. Dec. 1, Open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (This takes the place of the Nov. “last Saturday” hours.)

Public Notice

The Spofford Fire District is seeking letters of interest from any Spofford resident interested in filling the position of Clerk for the remainder of the current term until the annual district meeting to be held in March 2019.

Any Spofford resident interested in being considered for filling this position must submit a letter of interest to the Spofford Fire District, PO Box 335, Spofford NH 03462.

The Spofford Fire Commissioners will consider any letters of interest received at the next regularly scheduled Commissioner’s Meeting held at the Spofford Fire Station on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.

OPENING POSITIONS

Announced 2018-11-14:

Town of Chesterfield

Select Board Administrative Assistant

Position Summary: Working under the supervision of the Town Administrator and/or Select Board Chairman provides assistance by: prioritizing mail, drafting correspondence, preparing reports, handling information requests, receiving visitors, screening calls, and scheduling meetings, writing minutes and agendas.

Select Board Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Town Administrator and/or Select Board Chairman provides assistance by: prioritizing mail, drafting correspondence, preparing reports, handling information requests, receiving visitors, screening calls, and scheduling meetings, writing minutes and agendas.

JOB DUTIES

Greet the public, answer the phone, provide information about town services and departments, make appropriate referrals, and take messages.
Retrieve, open, date stamp and prioritize mail for Select Board’s office. Distribute mail as needed. Checks received for the Treasurer will be secured in the vault until the Treasurer is in to process them.
Draft, type, and mail/email/fax correspondence as directed.
Maintain all active and archived, paper and electronic files for the Select Board’s Office.
Attend Select Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings, produce and maintain Select Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment agendas, minutes and related documents in a timely manner.
Attend, assist and keep accurate records for Public Welfare Overseers
Attend any other meetings as required by the Select Board.
Schedule/coordinate meetings and track appointments for the Select Board as necessary.
Assist agencies/commissions in scheduling public meetings, programs and services.
Coverage and knowledge of other departments as needed
Maintain booking calendar for the Town Hall, Annex and Town Offices; notify Public Works Director and Cleaning Company of all bookings.
Maintain assessing, property and permit database
Assist organizing town-sponsored events as needed
Create and maintain a list of names and contact information for all elected, appointed and hired town staff, and all boards/commission members.
Update Town website or other designated vehicle as directed for posting events, notices, news or other communications to townspeople.
Coordinate service and repair to office equipment and building, serving as the liaison between departments and vendors.
Maintain/order office supply/inventory.
Coordinate new hire and random drug testing screening; maintain confidential records.
Prepare and update/maintain all personnel files, the Personnel Handbook, and employment notices. Conduct “new hire” orientation as related to staff introductions, personnel policies, keys, contracts, etc. Report and track Workers Compensation and Liability/Property /Auto (LAP) claims.
Follows all policies as set forth in the Town’s Financial Procedures
Perform special assignments/projects as directed by the Select Board. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position receives immediate supervision from the Town Administrator and/or Select Board Chairman.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

High School Diploma or equivalent, or at least two years demonstrated competency in an office or administrative position.
Excellent customer service skills: ability to interact positively with and clearly transmit information to the public and other Town Hall staff.
Excellent language skills, both oral and written, and capable of maintaining confidentiality.
Typing skills of at least 45 wpm.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher
Proficiency in email systems such as Constant Contact or MailChimp
Ability to operate office equipment, for example: multi-line phone system, copier, fax, computer/printer/scanner
Attention to detail, ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain systems to organize paper and electronic files and data.
Ability to acquire a working knowledge of regulations and legal requirements pertinent to the position. Familiarity with local government structure/town hall operations is helpful.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone system, computer, scanner, fax, and copier.

Town of Chesterfield
Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Chesterfield is looking for a Full-time Code
Enforcement Officer. Must be knowledgeable in building
construction practices and procedures, including building codes,
fire codes, plumbing codes, the National Electric Code, Life Safety Code,
mechanical codes and systems as dictated by The International Building
Code, The International Residential Code, The International Energy Code
and all other local, State and Federal requirements.
Minimum qualifications:
Five (5) years’ experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, or
building contractor, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
Two (2) years of college or technical coursework in building technology,
architecture, or engineering, or equivalent.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which
demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A valid driver's license in the state of appointee’s residence.
Be certified by the International Code Council as a Certified Building Official
or achieve certification within 1 year of employment.
Excellent benefit package
Details and applications available online at https://chesterfield.nh.gov/ or in
the Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall Office Building
490 Route 63 Chesterfield, NH 03443. EOE.
Submit application/resume to the Selectmen’s Office
by November 30, 2018

FOR FIRE PERMITS - Please call:

Steve Buckley, Fire Warden

603-363-4681 or 603-398-1344 (cell)

TOWN HALL ANNEX RFP 2018 REV.2.

FRIEDSAM BUILDING RFP 9-6-18 (Historical Society)

2018 Town Warrant Final

Town Budget - DRA forms 2018 rotated

CHESTERFIELD TOWN REPORT 2017

The Board of Selectmen has adopted a fireworks ordinance effective November 1, 2017. The ordinance is available by clicking Fireworks Ordinance.

Revaluation notice. Assessors from M&N Assessing Services have started the process of visiting properties for the town-wide revaluation. For additional information, click here

Looking to Volunteer - The Board of Selectmen is looking for volunteers to serve on the Parks & Rec Commission, Zoning Board or Economic Development Committee. No prior experience is necessary. If you are a resident of town, have a desire to serve your community, and have a couple of hours a month to serve on these exciting and vital committees, please call the Selectmen's Office at 363-4624 Ext. 13 or email email Selectmen's Office @ townadmin@nhchesterfield.com. Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Library Trustees

November 20 @ 7:00 pm
Board of Selectmen – CANCELLED

November 21 @ 6:00 pm
TOWN OFFICES CLOSED

November 23 @ 8:00 am
Conservation Commission—Postponed until December 3rd

November 26 @ 7:30 pm
Parks & Rec Commission

November 27 @ 6:00 pm

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