The Chester Township Environmental Commission announces its Native Plant Sale! This plant sale is not a fundraiser; its purpose is to bring high-quality native plants that support pollinators and birds into our community in order to increase biodiver...

From NJDEP Fish & Wildlife: The Bureau of Land Management is conducting habitat management at the office fields at Black River Wildlife Management Area off of Ironia Road beginning Tuesday, March 19th.Working collaboratively with the Ne...

National Suicide Prevention: Crisis Hotline - Dial 988   People can call or text 988 or chat  988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a...

The Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop the Glenlora site is now available on the Chester Township website. We welcome all interested parties to review the RFP, as more proposals give Chester Township more options for the site. As many residents w...

At its annual inspection of the parks system on May 8th, the Chester Township Parks Committee proudly announced that the first field at the new and improved Black River Fields will be dedicated as “Bill Foelsch Field”. As Chester Township’s parks con...

On Tuesday, the Council adopted Chester Township's 2023 budget. The Township's estimated effective tax rate will be $0.498, an increase over last year's rate of $0.489. For the average assessed home of $663,400, this will be an additional $59.71 in m...

After several years of diligent efforts to grade, level, and improve the turf quality, we are pleased to announce that the Black River Fields in Chester are now open for recreational use. Chester lacrosse players took a break and joined Mayor Mike In...

Residents have received a bill in the mail that lists payments due to Chester Township for trash collection in April and October. This reflects the changes in our garbage contract with Blue Diamond Disposal (read more here).  Residents can pay t...

At its meeting last night, the Mayor and Council recognized Township residents who have recently rotated off a Township Committee, Board, or Commission. Special thanks to Steve Hansbury (pictured) from the Environmental Commission, Michael Colannino ...

Sustainable Jersey representatives announced that Chester Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze-level. Chester Township is one of 81 municipalities that have attained certification in 202...

If you've been to MacGregor Park this month, you might have noticed a turf grass field being replanted with a native grass/wildflower meadow mix. Thanks to Sustainable Jersey and the PSEG Foundation for the $2000 grant to buy seed, to Rich Prado and ...

Ash borer damage to ash tree

Chester residents - please walk the edge of your property and check for dead ash trees. Dead trees that pose a danger to falling on roads and power lines, or to yours or your neighbor's property, need to be taken down as soon as possible. T...

As of September 1, 2022, the Construction Department accepts applications and schedules  inspections for the Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm & Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance. Please submit a completed applicatio...

Rutgers University Behavioral Health announces mental health services for New Jersey residents: "The COVID 19 Pandemic has changed our lives. If you live in New Jersey and are struggling with a change in mood, irritability, persistent worry, or other...