VILLAGE HALL WILL BE OPERATING ON SUMMER HOURS OF 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

FROM JUNE 16, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

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Please be advised that the Village of Chester will be paving Vadala Road, Walnut Street, Maple Avenue, Elm Street, Miller Drive, Oak Street, Highland Avenue and Kerner Drive starting on July 21, 2025.  In order to complete the paving process, there will be No Parking on these streets until paving is completed.  This schedule is subject to change based on the weather.  Any cars parked on the street or in the parking areas will be towed away at the owner’s expense.  To avoid your vehicles being towed, please make sure your vehicles are parked in your driveway until your street has been paved.  If your street has not been paved, please keep your vehicles in your driveway.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Village of Chester Create a Flag Contest

The Village of Chester Town Historian is holding a Create a Flag Contest and is asking the community to design a flag.
Submit your design online today! 

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Village of Chester

Orange County, NY


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Calvary Assembly of God Vacation Bible School

Jul 21, 2025 10:00 AM — Jul 25, 2025 12:30 PM   
Calvary Assembly of God Vacation Bible School

CONCERT SERIES 2025

Jul 22, 2025 7:00 PM — Jul 22, 2025 9:00 PM   
CONCERT SERIES 2025

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Jul 22, 2025 7:00 PM — Jul 22, 2025 9:00 PM   

Chester Conservation Advisory Council Meeting

Jul 24, 2025 6:00 PM — Jul 24, 2025 8:00 PM   

BILL PERRY BLUES FESTIVAL

Jul 27, 2025 12:00 PM — Jul 27, 2025 7:00 AM   
BILL PERRY BLUES FESTIVAL
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BILL PERRY BLUES FESTIVAL SUNDAY, JULY 27th 12:00 - 7:00 PM AT THE JARVIS BOONE MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER, 12 BANK STREET, CHESTER, NY 1:00 - 2:45 PM: The Robert Hill Band with Simone Ayers 3:00 - 4:45 PM: The Bill Perry All-Star Band: Eric Winter, Jeremy Baum, John Reddan, Murali Coryell and Vito Luizz 4:45 - 5:00 PM: Scholarship Ceremony 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Bruce Katz Band

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About Our Village

The Village of Chester was incorporated in 1892.

At the center of a dairy industry, the village claims to be the birthplace of “Philadelphia Cream Cheese.” Other brands produced in Chester were Clover Brand, Cow Brand, D’isigny, Fromage De Brie, Neufchatel, Star Brand and World Brand.

Chester is in Orange County. It was named after a location in England. The Village of Chester is primarily located in the northern part of the Town of Chester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) and is located on NY-94, north of NY-17. Goose Pond Mountain State Park is southeast of the village.

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Village of Chester
47 Main Street
Chester, New York 10918

Phone: 845-469-2388
Fax: 845-469-5999
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF CHESTER

The Village of Chester, New York is located in Orange County approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Our Village is a unique blend of Residential, Business, and Industrial.