TOWN OF CHESTER
1786 KINGS HIGHWAY CHESTER, NY 10918
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF CHESTER
Introductory Local Law #13 of 2025 – A LOCAL LAW TO OPT OUT OF INSTALLATION OF CELLULAR ENDPOINTS FOR WATER METERS
Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Chester will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:45PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 1786 Kings Highway, Chester, NY. Said public hearing is to hear comments on the above captioned proposed local law. BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Chester as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent.
The Town of Chester utilizes cellular endpoint technology to collect water meter reading data to reduce required manpower and for the immediate detection of water leaks. The Town Board recognizes that there are some who are concerned as to potential ill effects of such technology. While the Town Board has not seen such ill effects, the Town Board desires to provide property owners with the option of not using cellular end point technology for collecting water meter data.
A copy of the proposed local law is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and is available for inspection during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Any person interested in the proposed local law may appear in person or by agent. All written communications should be addressed to the Town Clerk at the above address.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF CHESTER
LINDA A. ZAPPALA
TOWN CLERK
DATED: DECEMBER 17, 2025