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 include a MassWorks Infrastructure program grant of $980,000 and a Rural Development Fund grant of $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.
Grant funding will pay for the development of a bid package and construction.
Author's summary: Chester receives $1.3M grant for road resurfacing.