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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!
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Hearing Notices
Zoom Meetings
The Town of Chester holds meetings via Zoom and at the Town Hall. The link to the meetings are posted here. By Phone, call (646) 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID posted below. The meeting ID is the last 11 numbers in the link.
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Local Cannabis Control Commission Meeting
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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 Town of Chester is studying housing development potential at the 139-acre Town-owned property south of GMUHS to serve the local workforce and community members.
The Town will be hosting a public open house on Tuesday, March 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Chester Town Hall (upstairs) to discuss housing development at this property. The community is welcome to drop in anytime between 4 and 7 to participate in this open house, there will be no formal presentation. Attendees can expect to spend 15 - 20 minutes learning about the project and answering interactive questions to share your thoughts on the need for housing in Chester and the type of development you’d like to see on this property. Snacks will be provided, and attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a local gift card. Town Meeting was be held March 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall and by Zoom. All Articles voted on from the floor passed. The Town and GMUSD vote took place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 4, 2025, at the Town Hall. The Official Return of Votes can be found HERE.
The Select Board adopted an amended Short-Term Rental Ordinance on June 19, 2024, that raises the annual fee for a non-hosted short-term rental from $300 to $600, imposes a one year waiting period after the sale or transfer of a property before it can be registered as a short-term rental, sets a town-wide registration cap of 65 short-term rental registrations per year, and allows a person or entity to register only up to 2 short-term rental dwelling units in the town in any calendar year. Click here for a copy of the amended Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
The Town of Chester's Land Records are available online. The documents on the site date back to 1980. Please call the Town Office at (802) 875-2173 to ask about unrecorded documents or to set up an appointment to view ones that cannot be found online. The link can be found here-
Land Records 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 2024-25 winter edition of the Town Newsletter has been released. If you would like to receive the Newsletter by email, please call the office at 875-2173, or send an email to [email protected]. Please see here to view this edition. Newsletter
Is there a problem regarding noise, trash, parking, or the number of guests (partying) at a short-term rental? Wondering if that short-term rental is registered with the Town of Chester? You may now call the short-term rental 24/7 compliant hotline or complete an online complaint form.
Please be prepared to describe your concern, provide an address or description of the house with which you are concerned, and leave your contact information for staff to contact you should they have further questions (this information remains confidential).
The Select Board adopted an Animal Control Ordinance on July 3, 2024, that deems disturbing the peace, running at large, and damage to the property of another by a domesticated animal to be a nuisance punishable by penalties and impoundment. Click here for a copy of the Ordinance Regulating Domestic Animals and here for the Notice of Adoption that explains the citizen’s right to petition for a public vote.
Pay by Credit/Debit Card AvailableThe 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 that amount or over.
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Upcoming Meetings:March 5th: Select Board
March 10th: Development Review Board
March 17th: Planning Commission
March 19th: Select Board
March 24th: Development Review Board
April 2nd: Select Board
April 7th: Planning Commission
April 14th: Development Review Board
April 16th: Select Board
April 21st: Planning Commission
April 28th: Development Review Board
May 5th: Planning Commission
May 7th: Select Board
May 12th: Development Review Board
May 19th: Planning Commission
May 21st: Select Board
May 26th: Development Review Board
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