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1 Parker Road Chester, NJ 07930 Phone: (908) 879-5100 Fax: (908) 879-8281 |
Municipal ClerkThe duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk are established by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133
Miscellaneous InformationRefrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Disposal: Chester Township continues to collect appliances containing freon. Curbside collection takes place approximately twice a year, in the fall and spring. The fee for collection and freon removal is $25.00 per unit. Please call the clerk's office 908-879-5100 x812 or email medwards@chestertownship.org to be placed on the collection list. Leave your name, address, phone number and type of unit to be collected. Once scheduled, we will contact you with the collection date. Chester Community Pool: The Community Pool is located on North Road just behind Black River School. Please contact Chester Borough, 908-879-5361 for membership. Passport Information: Passports may be obtained at the Morris County Clerk’s Office in Morristown, for information and office hours, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 973-285-6160. Voting Information: All registered voters vote at the Municipal Building or at the Black River Middle School depending upon which section of town they reside in. If you have not registered to vote, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 908-879-5100 x812 and a registration form will be mailed to you. You must be at least 18 years of age to register to vote. Township Official Newspaper: The Observer Tribune is Chester Township’s official newspaper. Ordinances, Bid Notices and other useful information regarding Chester Township may be found in the Observer. The Observer is published every Thursday and is available at local stores or by subscription through the mail. Their number is 908-766-3900. Low Income Housing Assistance: Chester Township's Housing Rehabilitation Program is still in effect. Structural defects, heating, well and septic problems are eligible for funding to income-qualified residents. All inquires are confidential and will be referred to Morris County Community Development for determination of qualification. For assistance, contact the clerk’s office at 908-879-5100 x812 or medwards@chestertownship.org. DARE Drop Off Box: There is a DARE drop off box which is located behind the Township Municipal Building for collection of good, used clothing. The clothes are collected for the homeless and this program is supported by the DARE program. Household Batteries: Alkaline Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) throw in the garbage. Button (round) or Lithium bring to town hall for recycling. FormsCitizen Leadership Form & List of Board MembersFor members of the public interested in being given consideration for appointment to Township Boards, Committees and Commissions. How to Apply for a Civil Union LicenseClick here for instructions on how to apply for a Civil Union along with downloading the application form How to Apply for a Domestic PartnershipClick here for instructions on how to apply for a Domestic Partnership How to Apply for a Marriage License & Application FormClick here for instructions on how to apply for a Marriage License along with downloading the application form Landlord Registration CertificateLandlord Registration Certificate - This requirement applies to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units New Resident PacketAre you a new resident to Chester Township? Click here to download our Welcome to Chester Packet. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) RequestUse this form when requesting copies of Government Records Vital Record Application Form (Marriage, Birth, Death, etc)Use this form when requesting a copy of a vital record. Please take note that a CERTIFIED copy of a vital record is issued to those individuals who have a direct link to the individual(s) named on the vital record, as identified in Governor's Executive Order #18, and provided that the requestor is able to fully identify the record and can provide proof of identity and relationship. This copy will contain the raised seal and may be used for legal or identification purposes. A CERTIFICATION of a vital record is issued for informational purposes only and cannot be used for legal or identification purposes. Vital Record Application Form Instructions (Marriage, Birth, Death, etc)Need a copy of your marriage, birth or a death record, click here for complete instructions on how to obtain a certified copy LinksLegalized Games of Chance - Raffle/BingoThe Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission oversees the operation of games conducted pursuant to the Bingo and Raffle Licensing laws by approximately 12,000 charitable, education, religious, patriotic, public-spirited organizations and senior citzen associations and clubs currently registered to conduct legalized games of change, such as bingo games and raffles throughout the state. For more information, rules and forms click on their website above. Morris County Elections BoardMorris County Election Center - Voter Guide, Important Election Dates & Deadlines, School Election Dates & Information, Poll Worker Information, Voter Registration Application Form, Voter Change of Party Affiliation Form. For election information please click on their above website. Vegetative Waste RecyclingFor vegetative waste recycling (leaves, etc.) please contact a landscaper to have removed or contact Nature's Choice, 1405 Route 46, Ledgewood NJ 07852. Telephone 973-584-5595. Residents may bring their vegetative waste to this facility but please call prior to going. Vital Records in New JerseyThe State Bureau of Vital Statictics and Registration maintains birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present. Civil union records are available from 2007 to present. Domestic partnership records are available from 2004 to the present. Vital records from May 1848 to May 1878 may be obtained from the State Archives. The Archives also hold microfilm copies of births from 1878-1923, marriages from 1879-1940 and deaths from 1878-1940. These materials are available for in-person use only. For more information, click on their above website or contact your local registrar of the town where the occasion took place. |