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CHESTER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION SPONSOR A FLAG 2024

CHESTER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
11TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
SPONSOR A FLAG FUNDRAISER

Once again, the Chester Cemetery Association will be sponsoring their annual “Sponsor a Flag” fundraiser on Memorial Day weekend.  Last year over 500 flags were placed along Main Street and other Village streets in memory of, in honor of or compliments of an individual.  Traditionally, this is the weekend of the Kiwanis 5K race and beautifies our roadways for the race and weekend.

Funds raised are used to support the maintenance of the Chester Cemetery.  Sponsorship is only $5.00 per flag.  Tags will be placed on the flag for your honoree.

If you would like to sponsor a flag, please contact:
Betty Ann @ 845-742-4077
Tom @ 845-551-3226
Fred @ 845-469-4374
Cindy (FOR VENMO) @ 845-469-4333
Michelle (FOR VENMO) @ 845-401-0476

Help us show everyone Chester’s Patriotism on Memorial Day Weekend

THE COOLEST RECYCLING DRIVE OF 2024

The COOLEST RECYCLING DRIVE OF 2024
Date:     Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:     10 AM – 2 PM
Place:   Chester Town Hall, 1786 Kings Highway, Chester NY 10918
Cost:     Free

Event:
We are collecting & properly recycling small appliances with refrigerants.
The Town of Chester NY is a first-time participant in Sustainable Warwick’s Coolest Recycling Drive of 2024!  Chester NY area residents are invited to bring small appliances with refrigerants so they can be collected and properly recycled.

We’re Collecting:
Window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and other small appliances with refrigerants

Please Note:  Appliances must fit in the trunk of a car

The Town of Chester NY
Chester Conservation Advisory Council
Sustainable Warwick

CHESTER KIWANIS MEMORIAL DAY 5K RACE

Chester Kiwanis is pleased to host the 29th edition of the Memorial Day Weekend 5K Race on Saturday May 25, 2024 at 8:45 AM.

Entrants will pick up their bib and tee shirt at the Chester Community Park between 7:20 AM and 8:35 AM.  Tech tee shirt is guaranteed to all preregistered entrants received by May 15th.

At the conclusion of the race, there will be refreshments, a full hot breakfast and free raffle drawings.  We welcome the running community to Chester and look forward to you joining us for this popular event.

All proceeds benefit:  High School Scholarships; “Welcome to Kindergarten” bags; Christmas Toyland; Veterans; Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital; the Community Food Pantry; the Salvation Army; the March of Dimes and other regional charities.

Runner Awards:  Trophies to the overall top 3 male and female finishers.  Medals given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following categories:  12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69 and 70+up.

Walker Awards:  Trophy to the first-place male and female who walk – not run/walk – 100% of the route.

Pre-registration Entry Fee $30; Children under 12 $20; After May 22 and Race Day Entry Fee $35

Online Registration:  https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Chester/ChesterKiwanis5K

For more information, call 845-379-1205 or email [email protected]

If you’re mailing the registration, it MUST be postmarked by MAY 18th:  Send checks Payable to Kiwanis Club of Chester to Kiwanis Club of Chester, P.O. Box 483, Chester, NY 10918

Click HERE for the flier and registration form.

THE COOLEST RECYCLING DRIVE OF 2024

The COOLEST RECYCLING DRIVE OF 2024
Date:     Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:    10 AM – 2 PM
Place:   Chester Town Hall, 1786 Kings Highway, Chester NY 10918
Cost:     Free

Event:
We are collecting & properly recycling small appliances with refrigerants.
The Town of Chester NY is a first-time participant in Sustainable Warwick’s Coolest Recycling Drive of 2024!  Chester NY area residents are invited to bring small appliances with refrigerants so they can be collected and properly recycled.

We’re Collecting:
window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and other small appliances with refrigerants

Please Note:  Appliances must fit in the trunk of a car

The Town of Chester NY
Chester Conservation Advisory Council
Sustainable Warwick

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CHESTER KIWANIS 5K RACE

Chester Kiwanis is pleased to host the 29th edition of the Memorial Day Weekend 5K Race on Saturday May 25, 2024 at 8:45 AM.

Entrants will pick up their bib and tee shirt at the Chester Community Park between 7:20 AM and 8:35 AM.  Tech tee shirt is guaranteed to all preregistered entrants received by May 15th.

At the conclusion of the race, there will be refreshments, a full hot breakfast and free raffle drawings.  We welcome the running community to Chester and look forward to you joining us for this popular event.

All proceeds benefit:  High School Scholarships; “Welcome to Kindergarten” bags; Christmas Toyland; Veterans; Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital; the Community Food Pantry; the Salvation Army; the March of Dimes and other regional charities.

Runner Awards:  Trophies to the overall top 3 male and female finishers.  Medals given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following categories:  12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69 and 70+up.

Walker Awards:  Trophy to the first-place male and female who walk – not run/walk – 100% of the route.

Pre-registration Entry Fee $30; Children under 12 $20; After May 22 and Race Day Entry Fee $35

Online Registration:  https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Chester/ChesterKiwanis5K

For more information, call 845-379-1205 or email [email protected]

If you’re mailing the registration, it MUST be postmarked by MAY 18th:  Send checks Payable to Kiwanis Club of Chester to Kiwanis Club of Chester, P.O. Box 483, Chester, NY 10918

Click HERE for the flier and registration form.

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ORANGE COUNTY ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT REVIEW 2024

The Orange County Annual Agricultural District Review open enrollment period will be held during the month of March.  During this time, interested property owners can apply for inclusion in Orange County Agricultural District 1.  Click HERE for more information.

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ZB-23-02 – THE CASTLE AREA VARIANCE (BUILDING HEIGHT)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

THE APPLICANT, LEENTJES AMUSEMENT CORP DBA THE CASTLE, IS REQUESTING AN AREA VARIANCE FROM THE VILLAGE SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR A B2 ZONE, COLUMN 7, FOR MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.  THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWED IN A B2 ZONE IS 35 FEET; THE PROPOSED AVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING IS 36 FEET 9.36 INCHES AND THE PROPOSED HEIGHT OF THE TOWER IS 43 FEET, 6.96 INCHES.

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