** PLEASE BE ADVISED VILLAGE HALL IS UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS. **

VILLAGE HALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BEGINNING APRIL 11, 2025.

TO REACH VILLAGE HALL OFFICES PLEASE ENTER THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 45 MAIN STREET OR CALL:

CLERK’S OFFICE 845-469-2388

COURT OFFICE: 845-469-8584

WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION DURING THE NEXT 90 DAYS

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 by May 21st! 

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Welcome to the

Village of Chester

Orange County, NY


Upcoming Events  See All

Chester Conservation Advisory Council Meeting

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

PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION

May 01, 2025 1:30 PM — May 01, 2025 1:30 PM   

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

May 07, 2025 7:00 PM — May 07, 2025 9:00 PM   

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

May 12, 2025 7:00 PM — May 12, 2025 9:00 PM   

Chester Conservation Advisory Council Meeting

May 22, 2025 6:00 PM — May 22, 2025 8:00 PM   

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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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CONTACT US

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.