Chester NJ 1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-5100
Fax: (908) 879-8281
Upcoming Events
May 27
Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 28
Planning Board
May 30
Municipal Court
June 5
Council Meeting
June 6
Municipal Court
June 10
Parks Committee Meeting

CHESTER FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL ... SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST

May 22, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Chester Family Film Festival hosted by Jim Breuer:  Plans are underway for the 2nd annual Chester Family Film Festival happening at Gazebo Park in Chester on August 31st!  Time to show off your creativity to the world by creating and sharing your short film clip.  Deadline for submission is July 29th.  Films can be of any genre as long as they are family friendly and kept to a 3 minute time limit.  Films will be accepted from all in the community, not just Chester residents.  For more details please e-mail the recreation director at: recreation@chestertownship.org

FAMILY BIKE RIDE ... SUNDAY, JUNE 23rd

May 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

Interested in getting outdoors? Interested in exploring the beautiful town of Chester and all it's amazing trails and parks? Here's an opportunity this weekend just for you!

Family bike ride on Sunday, June 23rd at 10am  on the Black River Trail, Chester:  Rides are family and kid friendly, flat and beginner oriented and will be 6 miles or less (approx 1.5 hours at a kid pace). Rides will be led by a Chester volunteer, Jesse Epstein. All from Community are welcomed to participate in these free rides. Riders are required to wear helmets. Street oriented bicycles are not appropriate. Bring water and a snack and dress appropriately for the weather. All rides meet at the Black River Trail located off of Pleasant Hill Rd (the Black River Trail does not have an address for GPS locating, however next door is the Hermits of Bethlehem, 82 Pleasant Hill Road Chester, NJ 07930-2135).   ** In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled ** 

HIKE CHESTER ... SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH

May 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Saturday, June 15th from 6:30 am - 9:00 am:  Birding along the West Morris Greenway.  Join local resident and birder Bill Gause during the peak of spring bird migration.  The forest and wetlands surrounding the Black River is one of the best places to bird in the area.  The hike starts early, because you know about the early bird!  Meet at the parking area off Pleasant Hill Road at the western terminus of the trail.   To view map please visit:  http://chestertrails.org/.  ** In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled ** 

TOWNSHIP OFFICES CLOSED

May 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.

CHESTER WALKERS - MAY SCHEDULE

April 29, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Are you interested in getting outside and exploring your town? Are you looking to connect with other people who are looking for walking buddies or looking to make new friends? Then the Chester Walkers is just for you.  Chester Walkers is comprised of local volunteers who organize weekly local walks, during the school day, in town and on trails, approx 2-4 miles. Dates and times will be determined by majority availability. This is a an independent volunteer group and all participation is "at will."  Feel free to walk as long or as little as your ability and time allow. The group is co-ed and all ages and skill levels are welcomed. (Children must be accompanied by adults). The best way for people to get connected into "Chester Walkers" is to find them on Facebook.  They are listed as "Chester Walkers". They can join the group and will receive event notifications for all future runs or send an email to Janet Gerber, the Chester Walkers coordinator, at: janet.gerber@gmail.com. Your name will get added to the e-mail distribution list to keep you notified of future walks. The gatherings are at your own risk and Chester Recreation does not provided accident insurance for this club.   Tentative May Schedule (schedule subject to change without notice).    Read More...