More residents can now receive COVID-19 vaccinations
New guidelines about who is eligible to receive a vaccination, as of Jan. 14, 2021 are in the chart below. Please visit https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ to register for your vaccine!
Pre-register for the COVID vaccine
New Jersey will roll out COVID-19 vaccines in a phased approach to all adults who live, work, or are being educated in the state. Within six months, New Jersey aims to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population. Residents can now preregister to receive the vaccine on the following website: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
Free cancer screenings for those without health insurance
NJCEED (NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection) reminds you to take good care of yourself and continue to get your routine health screenings, including screenings for cancer. If you need information about where to find a doctor, please give them a call. For anyone who is without health insurance, the Morris County NJCEED Program may […]
Volunteers needed to help with vaccination effort
Morris County is setting up a “Mega POD site” at the Rockaway Mall to distribute COVID 19 vaccinations. They are collaborating with area hospitals who will be administering the vaccine. In order to staff the remaining positions within the POD, more help will be needed. They are looking to staff the following positions: Medical screeners […]
Christmas tree curbside pickup Jan. 11-15
Chester Township’s annual Christmas Tree curbside pick-up will be held from January 11-15. Please make sure all trees are by the curb and free from any decorations, lights or garland. No artificial trees and no wreaths will be picked up.
Area Energy Cooperative Update
To view the final version of Chester Township’s information kit for the Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Community Energy Aggregation program which begins in March 2021, please click on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tH7qhBs-jIbJuqGjeS1CEWY3ocGk35e3/view?usp=sharing Information packets are being printed and mailed this week and should arrive in residents’ mailboxes beginning Saturday, January 2, 2021. The information kit […]
Plan ahead for your supply of trash stickers
Residents, please plan ahead to make sure you have enough trash stickers. The best way is to drop off a check for garbage stickers in Town Hall’s drop box by the side entrance door, or mail it to us. Checks should be made out to Blue Diamond and are $16 a sheet. We mail garbage […]
When can we expect to be vaccinated?
December 21, 2020 Dear Resident, Many of you have questions regarding the COVID-19 immunization. When will it be available? Is it safe? Where can I obtain information? Where can I be vaccinated? The distribution of vaccine is based on a federal plan which prioritizes specific groups such as healthcare workers and critical infrastructure employees. The […]
Please read our latest e-newsletter
Please read the December 21 e-newsletter from Chester Township Mayor Asdal by clicking on the link below. It discusses updates with COVID testing, energy aggregate, planning initiatives, emergency services, and more. If you didn’t receive the newsletter in your email, you can get on the mailing list by sending a request to communication@chestertownship.org https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yITnX3HQeMDYqWkM1T-lK7zWQWVf_YCm/view?usp=sharing
Social Security Assistance available by phone
From, the Social Security Administration Office in Parsippany: Social Security remains committed to providing uninterrupted benefits and vital services the public relies on, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic. As an important part of the community, I am asking for your help to share important information with your community members and partners in the local area, which includes […]