WELCOME TO CHESTER

Chester is a quaint New England town with a population of 3,144, centrally located, and in close proximity to several ski areas including Okemo, Stratton, and Killington. Chester offers a community of great restaurants, comfortable B & Bs, and interesting shops, including authentic antique stores and lovely art galleries. Whether you are looking for a quiet respite, or just adventuring off the beaten path..... Here, you can enjoy a tranquil and charming atmosphere. Chester is also a wonderful place to live!

COVID-19 Information Page

Zoom Meetings

The Town of Chester will hold meetings via Zoom until further notice. The link to the meetings will be posted here. By Phone, call (646) 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID posted below.

Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2020
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 810 2925 6359
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359

Select Board Meeting August 19, 2020
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 829 4001 5210
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82940015210

Development Review Board Meeting August 24, 2020
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 885 1664 9788
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88516649788

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Here's the Latest News:

For important news and updates please see below, access the Latest News tab, or click here- News Blog Spot

The Vermont Primary was held on August 11, 2020. Please see here for the results of this election:
Official Election Results

The Town of Chester held the annual Town Meeting on March 2, 2020 at 6pm and the Town vote and Presidential Primary the following day, March 3, 2020 from 9am-7pm. The Official Return of Votes and Meeting Minutes can be found here-
Election Results
GMUHS/River Valley Results
2020 Town Meeting Minutes

The Town of Chester's Lister information and tax maps are now available online. Please use this link to access this tool- Lister Information

The 2020 Summer edition of the Town Newsletter has been released. Copies of the Newsletter can be found at various places around town. If you would like to receive the Newsletter by mail or have it emailed to you, please call the office at 875-2173, or send an email to amie.obrien@chestervt.gov. Please see here to view this edition: Newsletter

The Town of Chester would like to extend an invitation to get involved in your community. The following volunteer positions are open for reappointment:

Agent to Defend Suits
Town Grand Juror

All interested parties should send a letter of interest to Town of Chester, P.O. Box 370, Chester, Vermont 05143, or contact the Chester Town Office at 875-2173.

Pay by Credit/Debit Card Available

The Town of Chester has the option to pay by credit/debit card. This option can be accessed at the Town Office, by clicking on the flag icon below, or calling the Town Office at (802) 875-2173. Also, the Mobile App can be downloaded to your phone or tablet as a convenient way to keep track of your account. If you choose to download the Mobile App, please use number 37105 in the field provided to access the Town of Chester's account. There will be a $1 convenience fee applied to all charges under $33, and a 3% fee for anything over that amount.

For payments, click the icon here: