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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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Scarecrows are Coming to Chester!
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Town office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm**Closed for lunch noon-1pm**
Phone (802) 875-2173 ** Fax (802) 875-2237
Phone (802) 875-2173 ** Fax (802) 875-2237
Invitation to Bid
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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Assessors
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86776043648 Economic Development C0mmission
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82305697634 |
Cannabis Control Commission
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83094974051 Civil Authority and Tax Abatement
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87039877907 |
Meeting Recordings
Pay by Credit/Debit Card Available |
ACH Payments Available! |
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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.
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Looking for another way to PAY? Contact the Town of Chester Finance Office to enroll for ACH Payment today!
Click for the ACH requirements and more information.
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For important news and updates please see below, access the Latest News tab, or click here- News Blog Spot
Here's the Latest News:The August Primary Election was held August 11, 2026. Please see here for the Official Return of Votes.
The 2026 Summer edition of the Town Newsletter is now available. If you would like to receive the Newsletter by email, please call the office at 875-2173, or send an email to [email protected]. Here is where you can see the latest edition of the Newsletter!
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 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.
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).
Search at home with the Links belowThe 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-
GovOs Cloud Search Town Fusion Online Search The Town of Chester's Lister information and tax maps are now available online. Please use this link to access this tool- Lister Information.
View the Google Map of Chester
to check out the area before your visit!! 
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Upcoming Meetings:August 26th: Chester Economic Development Commission
September 2nd: Select Board
September 14th: Board of Tax Abatement
September 14th: Planning Commission
September 15th: Housing Commission
September 16th: Select Board
September 23rd: Chester Economic Development Commission
September 28th: Development Review Board
October 5th: Planning Commission
October 7th: Select Board
October 12th: Development Review Board
October 19th: Planning Commission
October 20th: Housing Commission
October 21st: Select Board
October 26th: Development Review Board
October 28th: Chester Economic Development Commission
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