A message from The Town of Chester Highway Department.

A Blizzard has been predicted for Sunday, February 22nd until Monday, February 23rd. The storm is forecasted to bring double digit snow amounts with the possibility of sleet and freezing rain and gusty winds. The Supervisor’s Office has issued a State of Emergency with restricted
travel. With white-out conditions likely, please follow the requests below.

PLEASE:

• DO NOT TRAVEL unless absolutely necessary! Please leave the roads clear so that the Highway Department and First Responders can perform their jobs safely.
• Local Law § 92-11 Parking of vehicles is prohibited on all highways and other public property of the Town any time during inclement weather from November 1 through April 1 of every year. Vehicles will be ticketed or towed.
• Please stay out of the way of plows.
• Keep children from playing on or in snow piles.
• Bring in all garbage toters in from the road.
• Local Law § 81-18 Putting snow or any other type of debris on the road is prohibited.

Placing snow on the road results in slushy, icy conditions. It is a hazard to all the traveling public. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE SNOW OR ICE IN THE ROADWAY. Be assured that the Town of Chester Highway Department will be out for the duration of the storm and after to clean up and ensure that the roads are safe for all traveling public.

We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and warm!