This is the official announcement by the town with the correct address of 4 liberty St. It has since brought other politicians with agendas into the conversation and it has many different angles. Expect to hear fears of lead contamination, property value issues, noise, anxiety, etc.
October 21, 2014 7:00 pm Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street
Target Shooting Residential Areas
The Purpose of this informational meeting is to listen to viewpoints on the request submitted to the Board of Selectmen to prohibit target range shooting in residential areas and the discharge of firearms except by licensed hunters during hunting seasons.
The Board of Selectmen is calling this meeting because residents have submitted a petition requesting their concerns for public safety be addressed. The Board of Selectmen has not taken a position on this petition and a draft ordinance has not been prepared.
This meeting is an opportunity for residents to express their concerns pro or con about this issue. To review the petition submitted to the Board of Selectmen, go to the following link: Petition for Public Information Meeting 10-21-2014