Conservation Advisory Council
Members
Jane Dysinger
James Donovan
Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn
William Greene
Simon Ziegler
Seeking new member
The Town of Chester is seeking a member of the community with an interest in protecting drinking water, infrastructure, conservation of open space and other natural resources, along with preserving significant historic places to join the Chester Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC serves as an advisory body to local governing boards, planning boards and zoning boards of appeals. Candidates must be able to establish good working relationships with other local agency members and take a collaborative, constructive approach to fulfilling the advisory role. The CAC consists of 9 voting members for a term of two years. Attendance at regularly scheduled meetings is expected. Candidates must be willing to learn about and contribute time, ideas, and skills to support local quality of life, land use decision-making, and conservation focused initiatives of the CAC. Professional experience in conservation or related fields is desirable but not a requirement. An eagerness to learn and willingness to attend trainings is equally valuable to build knowledge and skills. Chester residency required. Send letter of interest to: Town of Chester, Attn: Town Clerk, 1786 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918
Documents
- INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW 5 OF 2024 – A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 239-X.(pdf)
- A RESOLUTION TO FORM A CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF CHESTER OUT OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (pdf)
- A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW 3 OF 2024 – A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 239-X. (pdf)
- 3rd Annual Repair Café
- The Chester Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) – Recommendations (pdf)
- The Chester Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) submits these comments regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Notice of Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain for the proposed purchase, occupation, and rehabilitation of the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive, Chester, New York (pdf)
- Summary of Public Comments submitted by Chester Conservation Advisory Council to Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 01/16/2026 concerning proposed Homeland Security Detention Center, Chester, NY (pdf)
- REQUEST TO PARTNER WITH THE CHESTER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (This form opens in Adobe Acrobat)
Minutes
