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!

Just visiting?
Take a look at Chester's pages for Dining, Lodging, and Shopping!

Hearing Notices

Wood Boundary Line Adjustment Hearing 5/8/23
Zoning Bylaws Amendment Hearing 5/3/23
New Open Space District Hearing 5/15/23
**See Details in the Here's the Latest News section below**

Zoom Meetings

The Town of Chester will hold 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.

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
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88516649788

Local Cannabis Control Commission Meeting
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 830 9497 4051
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83094974051

Here's the Latest News:

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

Town Meeting was held March 6, 2023 and voting took place March 7, 2023. Click HERE for the Official Return of Votes.

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 2023 Spring 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

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 that amount or over.

For payments, click the icon here: