The Town of Chester boasts a great variety of services for our residents and visitors. The Town hosts year-round Parks & Recreation activities, is home to many professional services including 24-hour police protection, ambulance service and hundreds of dedicated volunteers who deliver fire fighting services. Additionally, you will find a wide range of services and staff at Town Hall that can assist you with your local government needs.
Whether you live in Chester, or are thinking of moving to Chester, we encourage you to utilize our many beautiful parks, whether for passive enjoyment or for the activities provided there. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed at our Town Park Facilities include our annual Fireworks Show, Movie Nights in the Park, Winter Sledding, Summer Camp, Nature Hikes, Ice Skating Rink and many more.
Orange County Board of Elections has finalized the Ward Districts and Election Districts map which appears below. This system will be implemented beginning with the 2026 Election of Town Board Council Members.
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1786 Kings Highway
Chester, NY 10918
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
79 Laroe Road
Chester, NY 10918
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