At the November 19 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present except for Matt McMahon. Also present were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager and both principals, Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Jason Boynton of Smith and Schaffer was present to present the financial audit. There were no issues to … [Read more...]
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Chatfield school remodel nearly complete – Open house November 29
The Chatfield High School was a brown on brown low brick building reminiscent of the architecture of the 1960s. Structurally sound but lacking the infrastructure to promote educational advancements, it needed updating. Today it has a sleek, industrial look with many textures and colors that reflect a fresh modern makeover. It has been a long process for the Chatfield … [Read more...]
Chatfield teacher earns top award
When Nora Gathje received the Minnesota Science Teacher Association’s (MnSTA) award for Science Teacher of the Year, no one was surprised, especially her students. “Mrs. Gathje is a remarkable teacher,” said Izzy Berg, a sophomore at Chatfield High School. “She thoroughly explains the concepts of science to everyone who takes her classes. I know this firsthand. When I’m … [Read more...]
Chatfield Capital Improvements Plan
At the November 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a Capital Improvements Plan submitted by Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, was distributed. It was not discussed at this city council meeting. It summarizes the city’s financial condition and provides a tool to evaluate the feasibility of future capital improvement projects and purchases. Bubany finds the city … [Read more...]
Chatfield teacher wins science award
The Chatfield School Board met on October 22, 2018, in the high school forum room. All board members were present except Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon. Others attending were Superintendent Ed Harris, Karyl Lyons, business manager; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; Kristi Cook, technology integration specialist and LuAnn Kleven, community education director. Student … [Read more...]
Chatfield considers water emergency ordinance
At the October 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the first consideration of Ordinance 437, Critical Water Emergency Restriction, was approved. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The ordinance will regulate nonessential water usage upon the declaration of critical water deficiency. Such a declaration could be made during a severe drought. Mandatory restrictions upon … [Read more...]
Late Score Lifts Chatfield Past L-A
For a fifth time in six weeks, Chatfield football had to battle, this time at Lewiston-Altura. The Gophers rebounded from their first loss (Caledonia) with a late game win. L-A came out with two big pass plays, then an Evan Daley 2-run TD run for a 7-0 lead. Chatfield had an 11-play second quarter drive. Carson Larrabee’s 1-yard TD run (on 4th and goal) made it 7-6 L-A at … [Read more...]
Economic growth projects for Chatfield
Agreements were presented for consideration at the Chatfield City Council’s October 8 meeting related to future housing development and the expansion of EZ Fabricating, Inc. Planning and Zoning Administrator Kristi Clarke reviewed information concerning plats and development agreements for single family home lots on properties owned by Geoffery and Monica Griffin. The council … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts receives 2018 Outstanding Greater Rochester Arts Ardee Award from the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust
A vibrant arts and cultural scene is essential to the quality of life and economic growth of a community. For the last six years, the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust has been recognizing those organizations, businesses, individuals and events that make our cultural scene what it is through the Ardee Awards presented at their annual Fête. This year, Chatfield Center for the … [Read more...]
Chatfield adopts 2019 preliminary levy
Chatfield councilors were faced with three options when adopting the 2019 preliminary levy at their September 24 meeting. Councilor John McBroom was absent. The first option included the staff budget and the swimming pool debt (reflecting a 22.3% levy increase). The second option also included Small City Aid replacement funding in the amount of $24,000 (reflecting a 23.7% … [Read more...]