Welcome to the Village of Chester, NY
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VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND RECORDS RETENTION.
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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.
Click HERE for the Chester Historical Society Website
Click HERE for the Chester Historical Society Newsletter
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The Chester Historical Society and Orange County Land Trust present:
“The Reinvention, Revival & Transformation of Sugar Loaf Hamlet & Mountain from the 20th Century to Present: An Orange County Saga” by Professor Richard W. Hull
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Pavilion, 1351 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY 10918
Click HERE for more information
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The Chester Historical Society is holding its 30th Annual Yard Sale!
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Place: Erie Railroad Station-19 Winkler Place, Chester, NY
DONATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL YARD SALE WILL BE ACCEPTED on Saturdays from March 4, 2023 until May 13, 2023 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Donations should be in good condition (no electronics, appliances or clothing).
Click HERE for more information
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