Attached is the proposed affordable housing settlement agreement between Chester Borough and Turkey Farm Acquisitions LLC. This agreement has been approved by the Turkey Farm owners and will be discussed and voted on at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Chester Borough Mayor and Council on Tuesday, October 16 at 7 pm, Borough Municipal Building, located at 50 North Road, Chester. (more…)
Giant Pumpkin Contest Winner is Stefanie Irwin from Califon, the Giant Pumpkin weighted 128 lbs.
Stop by the Gazebo at Municipal Park and guess the weight of the GIANT PUMPKIN 🎃 The person who guesses the pumpkin’s weight to the nearest ounce will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! (more…)
September 13, 2018 — A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in August drastically changed the Vote by Mail rules in New Jersey. These changes are effective immediately and will impact the November General Election. (more…)
In March of 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court declared the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) failing and transferred jurisdiction from COAH to New Jersey trial courts in order to adjudicate municipal compliance with their affordable housing obligations. The decision permitted municipalities to file Declaratory Judgment Actions (DJ Actions) with trial courts to seek approval of their Affordable Housing Plans, or risk being sued by a developer. As required, the Borough submitted a Declaratory Judgment to the courts by the prescribed deadline. (more…)
The Morris County Board of Freeholders invites all residents from across Morris County and neighboring counties to join them in observing the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, Sept. 9.
Morris County has moved to a new emergency alert system called AlertMorris. In our towns, it is called AlertChester. With AlertChester, you can receive emergency alerts by email, text, phone, or whichever method of communication you prefer.
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Mayor Hoven has written a letter to Chester Borough Residents regarding their tax bills. She describes this year’s budget, school taxes, and affordable housing. Residents are encouraged to read the letter to better understand their tax bills. (more…)
The Board of Public Utilities has released its assessment of response to the winter storms of March 2018. This staff report with recommendations was shared with mayors this week. (more…)
Chester Borough Recreation is pleased to offer many art classes this summer for students of all ages. Classes take place at the Field House. For a small fee, students will receive supplies and instruction. Check out our many exciting classes, described on these flyers:
Time change –Join us for a concert at the Gazebo on Sunday, July 22nd, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Bring your family, friends, some chairs, maybe some take-out from one of Chester’s fabulous restaurants, for a truly enjoyable free community event!
