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Welcome to the

Village of Chester

Orange County, NY


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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

Dec 04, 2024 7:00 PM — Dec 04, 2024 9:00 PM   

CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Dec 08, 2024 4:30 PM — Dec 08, 2024 6:30 PM   
CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Village Board Meeting

Dec 09, 2024 7:00 PM — Dec 09, 2024 8:00 PM   

CHESTER FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION

Dec 10, 2024 6:00 PM — Dec 10, 2024 9:00 PM   

Planning Board Meeting

Dec 17, 2024 7:00 PM — Dec 17, 2024 8:00 PM   

Village of Chester Street

About Our Village

The Village of Chester was incorporated in 1892.

At the center of a dairy industry, the village claims to be the birthplace of “Philadelphia Cream Cheese.” Other brands produced in Chester were Clover Brand, Cow Brand, D’isigny, Fromage De Brie, Neufchatel, Star Brand and World Brand.

Chester is in Orange County. It was named after a location in England. The Village of Chester is primarily located in the northern part of the Town of Chester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) and is located on NY-94, north of NY-17. Goose Pond Mountain State Park is southeast of the village.

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CONTACT US

Village of Chester
47 Main Street
Chester, New York 10918

Phone: 845-469-2388
Fax: 845-469-5999
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF CHESTER

The Village of Chester, New York is located in Orange County approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Our Village is a unique blend of Residential, Business, and Industrial.