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People come from everywhere to experience shopping and restaurant hopping in downtown Chester. |
| Government |
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The
Town of Chester is governed by the Board of Selectmen—with
a Town Meeting form of government. |
Life
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There's always a certain vibrancy in Chester, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike—out of the ordinary, yet down to earth. Like the 4th of July Road Race. And Chester Nights, when shops stay open and surprise us with new attractions. The Memorial Day Parade carries the intimate authenticity of a small New England village. When the Volunteer Fire Department holds their annual Chili Contest, you can be sure the firehouse will be packed with people. The Ice Carving Contest attracts sauntering passers-by with its spray of frost, leaving a wintry array of statuettes, sparkling wherever you find them. (see: Winter Carnivale)
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But none of this describes what it's like to live here.
Chester streets are neatly contoured to
their natural landscape - reflecting yesteryear's economy, when mills
thrived on the many streams and dams. Almost everywhere you go you hear
a mellow stream flowing by, even on Main Street, where the Pattaconk passes
beneath the road, circling behind shops. The fresh air permeates everything
with scents from herb gardens, wildflower landscapings, to our
State Park, lakes and the Connecticut River.
You may see children passing by with their
fishing poles, trying their luck from roadside bridges.
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Winter
Carnivale See: Annual Events And don't forget Chester Nights, held every few months on Main Street. |
| Demographics |
| History |
