Village News
2026-09-16 Monthly Village Commission Meeting
- Published: September 11 2026 19:55
The Chester Village Commission's Sep 16th Monthly Meeting agenda(169 KB) and agenda package(2.52 MB) are now available.
The meeting will be held in-person at 63 Regent Street and over livestream at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Items of interest to the public include: Useful information from the Seniors' Safety Program, project updates, and financial updates. The Association of Nova Scotia Villages is holding its Annual Conference & AGM in the Village of Chester on Sep 18-19; please welcome Commissioners and staff from 16 villages across the province!
Livestream links:
> Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180167457?pwd=Ma5lAKteLeQwXVpaiIWpsWUajUZU2C.
> YouTube Live https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns (the meeting video will also be archived here)

The Lido Pool is CLOSED for the 2026 Season
- Published: August 31 2026 09:00
Thank you to all of our guests for spending part of your summer with us! And thank you to our wonderful lifeguard and maintenance staff for your commitment and work.
See you next year.
For more on the facility, visit the Lido Pool page.

2026-08-19 Monthly Village Commission Meeting
- Published: August 14 2026 16:25
The Chester Village Commission's Aug 19th Monthly Meeting agenda(169 KB) and agenda package(7.94 MB) are now available.
The meeting will be held in-person at 63 Regent Street and over livestream at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Items of interest to the public include: Village appointments to the Chester Fire Services Committee, amendments to the Meetings & Procedures Policy, and project and financial updates. The Association of Nova Scotia Villages is holding their Annual Conference & AGM in the Village of Chester next month, and preparations are underway.
The Lido Pool is in its last two weeks of operation, so visit soon!
Livestream links:
> Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180167457?pwd=Ma5lAKteLeQwXVpaiIWpsWUajUZU2C.
> YouTubeLive https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns (the meeting video will also be archived here)

2026-08-12 Special Village Commission Meeting
- Published: August 10 2026 16:22
The Chester Village Commission is holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. The agenda(171 KB) and agenda package(4.65 MB) are now available.
The meeting is to advance Business Arising item to prepare for upcoming Zoé Vallé Memorial Library fundraising opportunities. As promised in the Village's original Library proposal, an investment plan has been drafted re: Library funds for the Commission's consideration.
The meeting will be held in-person at 63 Regent Street and on livestream.The public is welcome.
Livestream links:
> Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82995852975?pwd=d5NmkuTYyr3bonaHSdiIVLckOlcWs8.1
> YouTubeLive https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns (the meeting video will also be archived here)
Monday, Aug 3rd is Natal Day
- Published: July 30 2026 11:28
Please note that the Village of Chester Commission office is CLOSED on Monday for the holiday, as is the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library, but the Lido Pool will be OPEN as usual with public swims 12-2pm & 5-8pm (swim lessons are still on Monday).
Have a wonderful long weekend and we'll see you all on Tuesday!


2026-07-23 Special Village Commission Meeting
- Published: July 21 2026 14:00
The Chester Village Commission is holding a Special Meeting on Thursday afternoon; the agenda(145 KB) and agenda package(2.09 MB) are now available.
The meeting will be a brief one to consider a motion needed for a grant application. It will be held in-person only at 2:00 pm in the Boardroom of the Zoe Valle Library, 63 Regent Street.
The public is welcome.
2026-07-15 Monthly Village Commission Meeting
- Published: July 10 2026 23:49
The Chester Village Commission's July Monthly Meeting agenda(165 KB) and agenda package(6.02 MB) are now available. The meeting will be held in-person and on livestream at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Items of interest to the public include: the swearing in of Commissioner-elect Gloria Nauss, the annual appointment of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair, investments, project and financial updates, and a new Meetings & Procedures By-law.
Livestream links:
> Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180167457?pwd=Ma5lAKteLeQwXVpaiIWpsWUajUZU2C.
> YouTubeLive https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns (the meeting video will also be archived here)

Library Grand Re-Opening Party: Jul 18th
- Published: July 07 2026 11:46
Everyone is invited to the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library's GRAND RE-OPENING Party!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10am - 2pm
63 Regent Street
Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am
Refreshments (cake!), family crafts & activities, tours of Lightfoot Tower, live music... join in on the fun!

