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Town Administrator

Chief Procurement Officer

The Town Administrator works under the direction of the Board of Selectmen and shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer. The Town Administrator performs highly responsible work of a complex nature, requiring the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative in providing professional guidance to the Board of Selectmen, department heads, town departments, boards and committees concerning the development, implementation, and administration of policies, goals, regulations, and statuatory requirements related to the administration and operation of the Town. The Town Administrator has direct supervisory responsibility for all department heads reporting to the Board of Selectmen, clerical staff, and several part-time positions and is responsible for coordinating the work and administrative activities of those employees not reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, the Town Administrator oversees and is responsible for planning, administration, personnel management, union negotiations, procurement of services and equipment (serving as the Chief Procurement Officer), and coordination of the daily operation of the Town as delegated by the Board of Selectmen, existing policies, proceedures and bylaws, as well as state and federal law.

Contact Info

Town Offices
191 Church St
Cheshire, MA 01225
United States
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Phone: (413) 743-1690 ext. 100
Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer

Jennifer Morse

Phone: (413) 743-1690 ext. 100
Email: [email protected]

Term Expires 2027

 

 

Town Administrator Annual Report Submission FY22

Town of Cheshire's Online Revenue Collection

Invitations for Bids

The Town of Cheshire invites sealed Bids for Roadway Resurfacing Summer 2024 for full depth roadway construction, pavement milling and overlay, ledge removal on Ingalls Road, Stewart White Road, Yorkshire Drive, Wiltshire Drive, Curran Road, Devonshire Drive.  MassDOT prequalification of contractors will the class of works as, Pavement Resurfacing, for the project with an estimated  value of $1,030,710 will be required.  

 

Sealed bids plainly marked “Roadway Resurfacing Summer 2024 – Cheshire, MA”, may be submitted to the Town of Cheshire, Chief Procurement Officer – Jennifer Morse,  191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA  01225 until April 22, 2024, at 2 PM at which time they will be publicly opened and read, submit original and one copy.

 

The Town of Cheshire, invites sealed Bids for 10% Liquid Asphalt Surface Treatment (Chip Sealing) on  School Street, Dean Street, Eastview Drive and Richmond Street.  MassDOT prequalification of contractors will the class of works as, Pavement Surfacing, for the project with an estimated  value of $97,642 will be required. 

Sealed bids, plainly marked “Chip Sealing Summer 2024 – Cheshire, MA”, may be submitted to the Town of Cheshire, Chief Procurement Officer – Jennifer Morse,  191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA  01225 until May 1, 2024 at 2 PM at which time they will be publicly opened and ready, submit original and one copy.

 

The Town of Cheshire, invites sealed bids for Water Meter Drive-By Units.

Sealed bids, plainly marked “Water Meter Drive-By Units”, may be submitted to the Town of Cheshire, Chief Procurement Officer – Jennifer Morse,  191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA  01225 until July 31, 2025 at 2 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and ready, submit original and one copy.  To obtain a copy of the bid package please email [email protected].

 

The Town of Cheshire, invites quotes for Assessing Services FY27- FY29.

Under the provisions of M.G.L. C. 30B, the Town of Cheshire requests written bids for Assessing Services for Fiscal Year 2027, 2028, 2029.

Bid submissions should be submitted in hard copy and clearly labeled "Assessing Services" and will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, 191 Church Street, Cheshire MA until 12:00 PM on Thursday January 29, 2026.

The Town of Cheshire reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, to waive any informality contained therein, and/or to award the contract as deided to be in the best interest of the Town.   To obtain a copy of the RFQ please email [email protected].

RFQ Assessing Services

INVITATION FOR BIDS

 

The Town of Cheshire will accept sealed bids for WEST MOUNTAIN ROAD OVER KITCHEN BROOK CULVERT STRENGTHENING construction services. Prequalification in the Category “Bridge-Culvert” for $490,735 by MassDOT is required.  Sealed bids marked “Cheshire - West Mountain Rd Culvert BID” will be received by the Town of Cheshire attn.: Jennifer Morse at Cheshire Town Offices, 191 Church St.,  Cheshire, MA 01225, on or before 2pm on FEBRUARY 17, 2026 and opened in public.  Emailed bids will not be accepted.  Wage rates are subject to prevailing wage per MGL Chapter 149, Section 26 - 27f  inclusive.   The bid is undertaken per MGL Ch 30 §39M requiring a 5% bid bond/deposit at the time of bidding and 50% Labor and Materials Payment Bond at the time of contract signing.  Qualified Minority/Women/Disabled Owned Business Enterprises businesses are encouraged to apply. Other qualified bidders are encouraged to partner with disadvantaged businesses.  Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Workforce Participation goals apply.  Bid plans and specifications must be requested by email and any questions submitted to [email protected].  All bidders must register with this email in order to receive addenda and/or notifications.  There is no pre-bid conference.   The awarding authority is the Town of Cheshire who reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in total or in part as they may deem to be in the best public interest.

DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY

WITHIN THE TOWN OF CHESHIRE, MA

The Town of Cheshire will accept sealed bids for the following pieces of equipment:

  • 2001 New Holland Boom Mower TS100 VIN:  143862B

         Alamo 20’ A Boom and 60” Mower Head with complete set of manuals.

Bids should be marked “TOWN OF CHESHIRE 2001 NEW HOLLAND” and will be received by the TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, by Monday August 11, 2025 at 2 p.m.  at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Emailed and faxed bids will not be accepted. 

All bidders are encouraged to view the equipment prior to submitting a bid by contacting DPW Director Corey McGrath at 413-743-1690 x. 110.

It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to remove these items solely at their liability, expense, and effort. ALL PROPERTY IS DISPOSED OF IN “AS-IS” CONDITION. The Town makes no guarantees as to the condition or workability of the property. 

The Cheshire Board of Selectmen is the awarding authority and reserves the right, directly or through its designee, to waive any informality or technicality, to amend or cancel bids prior to opening, and to set aside or correct awards made because of a clerical or typographical error.  The Town of Cheshire reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in total or in part as they may deem to be in the best public interest.