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 and passcode posted below (some meetings do not require a passcode).

Planning Commission Meeting
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 810 2925 6359
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359

Select Board Meeting
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129

Development Review Board Meeting
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 Town of Chester is seeking a qualified candidate to be the Secretary to the Planning Commission. This position involves attendance at meetings in the evening every first and third Monday of the month with the possibility of other dates. Duties include taking detailed Minutes, handling the Zoom portion of the meeting, and other clerical tasks as needed. If you would like to apply for this position, please email a Letter of Interest to julie.hance@chestervt.gov, or mail it to Town of Chester, P.O. Box 370, Chester, VT 05143 on or before April 26, 2021.

Please see here for the official return of votes for Town Meeting Election that was held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021-
Official Return of Votes

Dufresne Group has completed the scoping study pertaining to the Church Street sidewalk. Please see here for this information- Church Street Study

The State is replacing Bridge 16 on Route 103 North near Smokeshire Road. There was a presentation at the September 16, 2020 Select Board Meeting. Please see here for information relating to this project- Bridge Replacement

The Town of Chester's Land Records are now available online. The documents on the site date back to mid 1999. The town will have 40 years available soon thanks to a grant awarded by the State. 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 2020 Fall 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.

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