Welcome to the Town of Chester, Connecticut, settled in 1692. Chester is a beautiful small rural town that has grown and adapted since its historic beginnings as a shipbuilding and mill town. Often described as quaint and unique, Chester has a picturesque Main Street with interesting architecture, elegant shops, art galleries, superior restaurants, and the world renowned Goodspeed Opera House’s local Norma Terris Theatre. Located on the hillside of the Connecticut River, we have a number of marinas, lakes, hidden streams, cascading waterfalls, thousands of acres of state forest, and hiking trails. We also have a Y.M.C.A. camp and small airport. We celebrate community, the outdoors, art, history, music, theater, crafts, cuisine and conversation. We cherish our small town way of life, striving to preserve it as we live fully embracing life in the 21st century.
Chester is a vibrant town full of creative people who welcome all to visit. With year round town-wide events, it is always a good time to come to Chester. Easy to get to by car, rail, air, or boat, we are just over 2 hours from both New York City and Boston. Come experience all Chester has to offer. You will want to stay longer than you planned.
Town Notices
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06/12/2013
The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Chester Town Hall, 203 Middlesex Ave,.. read more
06/03/2013
The Chester Board of Education invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the partial replacement of approximately 7,460 square feet of roof at the Chester Elementary School, 23 Ridge Road,.. read more
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04/15/2013
Attached is the 2013 schedule for household hazardous waste collections located at 5 Dump Road, Essex – Route 9, Exit 4. HHW Collection Dates – 2013
03/06/2013
Everyone is invited to attend our OPEN HOUSE AND BEACH PARTY at Pelletier Park on Cedar Lake, free of charge, on June 22 and 23 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Meet.. read more
03/04/2013
The first phase of the Revaluation Process for 2013 has begun. Representatives from eQuality Valuation Services, LLC will be inspecting homes during the months of April and May 2013, Monday.. read more
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