WED AUG 2 @ 6PM!! Come hangout with Chester Police NJ, Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ, Chester First Aid Squad, & Chester Recreation for a FREE night of community, food, & fun! ChesterRecreationNJ.org/events
Turn up the sound a little (or a lot) and enjoy the Chester Volunteer Fire Company's annual tradition of ringing in the new year!
Santa's arrival in Chester, NJ
In case you missed it....heeeeerree's Santa! Thanks to the Chester Volunteer Fire Company for delivering Santa safe and sound. ;)
Annual tree lighting
Mayor Janet Hoven counts down to the lighting of the Christmas tree, a wonderful annual tradition here in Chester. Join in the countdown!
Tonight's Tree Lighting and arrival of Santa was a wonderful event for all! Enjoy these photos of Chester's annual tradition.
Good morning from atop Seward's Hill in Chester Borough!
Congratulations to the Chester Theatre Group for 50 wonderful years of providing excellent cultural arts experiences within our community! Tonight, before opening night for 'Shows for Days,' Mayor Janet Hoven presented a proclamation of thanks to the Chester Theatre Group. Please enjoy these photos from the event, and be sure to attend the show over the next few weekends! Chester Theatre Group
Tonight, Mayor Janet Hoven issued a proclamation of thanks to the Chester Theatre Group for providing our community with exemplary theatrical events for 50 years. Join us in celebrating this milestone!
Mayor Janet Hoven and Mayor Marcia Asdal issued a joint proclamation that July would be ‘Princess Anya Month’ to honor a local girl who is battling leukemia. Anya is a student in the Chester School District.
Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor is helping to raise funds for blood cancer research. In the month of July, if you order one of two special flavors–Anya’s Victorious Vanilla or Anya’s Strong Strawberry–Taylor’s will donate the proceeds to DKMS, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Won't you help? For more information about DKMS visit https://www.dkms.org/en
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West Morris Community Band warming up at the Annual Memorial Day Commemoration in Chester NJ.
Chester Recreation hosted a teen battle of the bands event this past Saturday in cooperation with Chester Municipal Alliance.
Five local teen bands competed for $50 prize and bragging rights. Attendees were able to text in a vote for their favorite bands.
Featured in this video is the winner of the Battle of the Bands is Suburban SoundMachine from West Morris Mendham High School.
Many folks got ready for Valentine's Day by joining us on Saturday to create art for someone special. Thanks to all who participated!
Many thanks to the girls from Chester Brownie Troop #6152 who baked cookies for the community last weekend for the Annual Tree Lighting and visit from Santa! Great job, troop!
What a beautiful night in Chester, as we gather together to officially ring in the start of the holiday season. Santa will be at the Gazebo this evening to hear the wishes of our children and smile for pictures. Please come and join us for this annual tradition!
Enjoy this wonderful holiday music playing tonight at the Gazebo, courtesy of the Mendham High School Brass Ensemble. Come down to Main Street and hear it live!
And it's official! Santa counts down to the lighting of the tree at the Gazebo. He'll be here for a few hours to hear your wishes and spread holiday cheer. Come on over!
You may have noticed that the Gazebo looks different with the tree and Santa chair adorning the center. Thank you to our wonderful Dept. of Public Works for their assistance in decorating the town for this holiday season! The DPW and our Recreation Director are getting ready for the Tree Lighting and visit from Santa, and we hope to see you at the Gazebo this Sunday 12/4 at 5 pm!