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 and at the Town Hall. 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
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359

Select Board Meeting
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129
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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 Planning Commission has begun the process for adopting an amendment to the Unified Development Bylaws. There will be a public hearing on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6:30pm upstairs at the Town Hall and Via zoom. The amendment involves the creation of a new zoning district along the Village Green. Please see here for the text of the amendment, a summary, and the notice of hearing- Proposed Zoning District

The informational Town Meeting was held February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall and by Zoom. Pease see the Warning for Town Meeting and the meeting minutes here-
Town Meeting Warning
Town Meeting Minutes

Please see here for Representative Thomas Bock's Town Meeting Report- Town Meeting Report.

An informational meeting was held following Town Meeting to discuss the cannabis opt-in. Please see here to view the Warning and the Minutes- Cannabis Opt-in Warning
Cannabis Opt-in Minutes

The Town of Chester Select Board has released guidance for businesses in Chester to follow regarding COVID19. Please click here to view the statement- Select Board Recommendation

To view the COVID19 Town of Chester employee practices please click here- Employee Practices

The State is replacing Bridge 16 on Route 103 North near Smokeshire Road. Please see here for information relating to this project- Bridge Replacement

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 2022 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: