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Notice: Kinne Brook Road Culvert Replacement Project Beginning May 28, 2025

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Notice: Kinne Brook Road Culvert Replacement Project Beginning May 28, 2025

By Wendy on May 27, 2025 in News

The town has been notified by Trout Unlimited and T Ford Company that work to replace the Kinne Brook Road culvert will begin this week and will take approximately 2 months to complete. Read more for details.

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Chester Memorial Day Observance & Parade

By Wendy on May 23, 2025 in News

Chester's Memorial Day Observance and Parade will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10AM on the Chester Town Hall front lawn. Read more for details.

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Notice: Johnson Hill Road Culvert and Bank Work

By Wendy on May 22, 2025 in News

Tuesday, May 27th, thru Friday, May 30th, the Highway Department will be working on reinforcing the banks on the brook side of Johnson Hill Road to stabilize them. Read more for details.

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2025-26 Transfer Station Permits Available now

By Wendy on May 21, 2025 in News

Transfer station permits renew on July 1st and they are now available at the Chester Transfer Station. Read more for details.

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Open Positions Available in the Chester Assessors’ Office

By Wendy on May 20, 2025 in News

The Town of Chester is looking for an Assessors' Clerk as well as a Board Member. Read more for details.

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Live Virtual Design Public Hearing – ADA Retrofit Project

By Wendy on May 13, 2025 in News

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