Village News
2024-07-17 Monthly Commission Meeting
- Published: July 12 2024 21:13
The Chester Village Commission's July 17th Regular Monthly Meeting agenda (216 KB) and agenda package (16.43 MB) are now available.
Items of interest to the public include repairs on the Jib Lot property, the Q1 2024/25 budget status report, and a very detailed Accessibility Assessment Report on the Lido Pool and public washroom regarding possible retrofits.
The meeting begins at 6:00 pm and is held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online. The public is welcome!
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2024-06-19 Monthly Commission Meeting
- Published: June 14 2024 21:54
The Chester Village Commission's June 19th Regular Monthly Meeting agenda (215 KB) and full agenda package (2.97 MB) are now available.
Items of interest to the public include the swearing-in of your two newly-elected Commissioners.
The meeting begins at 6:00 pm and is held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online. The public is welcome!
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Your 2024-27 Commissioners
- Published: June 12 2024 17:27
Village Commission Annual Election
Nominations have closed for two available three-year seats on the Village Commission. There were two nominees, so they are therefore elected by acclamation to serve 2024-27 terms.
- Tom Mulrooney
- Geraldine Pauley
There will be NO polling days held this year. The two Commissioners will be sworn in at the Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Village office.
Annual Public Meeting
A reminder that the APM to recap the 2023/24 fiscal year takes place on Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 pm t St. Stephen's Community Centre. This will be Chair Nancy Hatch's last meeting before retiring from the Commission.
2024-06-13 Audit Committee Meeting
- Published: June 07 2024 10:00
The Village Commission Audit Committee's 2nd meeting of 2024 is on Thursday, June 13th. The agenda (183 KB) and full agenda package (1.48 MB) are now available.
The meeting begins at 2:00 pm and is held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online. The public is welcome!
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UPDATE: Notice of 2024 Village Commission Election
- Published: May 29 2024 15:00
UPDATE: The 2024 Village Commission vacancies have been filled by acclamation. The election is therefore CANCELLED.
Congratulations to Tom Mulrooney and Geraldine Pauley.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT there are the following Village Commissioner vacancies to be filled in this election:
- Two (2) positions for a 3-year term: June 2024 to May 2027
AND TAKE NOTICE THAT nominations for Village Commissioner shall be made on the prescribed paper form, which may be obtained at the Village of Chester Commission office at 27 Pleasant Street or the Village Elections page. The nomination form must be signed by the candidate and accompanied by endorsement of five (5) electors supporting the nomination.
A candidate and elector must be ordinarily resident in the Village of Chester for at least six months immediately prior to the Village election to qualify.
The nomination form must be filed in person by the candidate or their agent with the Returning Officer (the Clerk/Treasurer), on Nomination Day, June 12, 2024 between 9am-5pm at the Village office at 27 Pleasant Street.
Nomination Day Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 9am - 5pm
Advance Poll Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11am - 7pm
Election Day Poll Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 9am - 7pm
The location of the Advance poll and Election Day poll is St. Stephen’s Community Centre (Tuck Hall), 54 Regent Street, Chester.
For more information on who can vote, how to vote, proxy voting, etc. visit the Village website Elections page.
If you would like to confirm that you are on the List of Electors, please contact the Clerk/Treasurer at or 902-275-4994.
Please note all locations are wheelchair accessible.
2024-05-27 Special Meeting
- Published: May 25 2024 13:01
The Chester Village Commission is holding a Special Meeting on Monday, May 27th. The agenda (177 KB) and full agenda package (653 KB) are now available.
The meeting begins at 5:00 pm and is held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online. The public is welcome!
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Call for Nominations - Village Election 2024
- Published: May 22 2024 13:24
Are you:
- Interested in helping out in your community?
- Interested in promoting the Village?
- Interested in local government?
Ever considered running for office with the Village Commission?
There are two (2) vacancies coming due for the 2024 election. Nomination day is Wednesday, June 12th.
Click here for a nomination package (292 KB) . For more information on Village elections and voting, visit our Elections page.
May 20th is Victoria Day
- Published: May 17 2024 16:46
Happy Victoria Day
Also known as Canada's “set up the barbecue” and/or “open the cottage” weekend. The unofficial opening to the summer season is here!
Welcome back to all our local Chester Village seasonal businesses.
Please note that the Village office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 20th in observance of the holiday. Have a great long weekend, everyone!
