Village News

2025-10-15 Monthly Commission Meeting

The Chester Village Commission's October 15th Monthly Meeting agenda(184 KB)  and  agenda package(4.79 MB) are now available. 

Items of interest to the public include a presentation on a new Village beautification plan, a new Village appointment to the Chester Fire Services Committee, a concern about dog waste signs, and the 2025/26 Q2 Budget Variance Report.

The meeting will be held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online at 6:00 pm. The public is welcome to join us!

Livestream links:

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85000540546
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns -The meeting video will also be archived here.

 

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2025-09-17 Monthly Commission Meeting

The Chester Village Commission's September 17th Monthly Meeting agenda(182 KB) and agenda package(1.43 MB) are now available.

Items of interest to the public include updates on Village projects.

The meeting will be held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online at 6:00 pm. The public is welcome to join us!

Livestream links:

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85000540546
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns -The meeting video will also be archived here.

 

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Lido Pool: Final Days 2025

Our lifeguards are heading back to school, and it's time to close the Lido for another season. Come visit us before we're gone!

Final few days' schedule:

Wed, Aug 27 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Thu, Aug 28 12pm-2pm only
Fri, Aug 29 12pm-2pm only *last day

Due to staff availability, there will be no evening swim on the final two days.

FREE for residents and visitors alike!

 

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2025-08-20 Monthly Commission Meeting

The Chester Village Commission's August 20th Monthly Meeting agenda(199 KB) and agenda package(4.31 MB) are now available - please note that the summer meetings start at 5:00 pm rather than the usual 6:00 pm.

Items of interest to the public include the awarding of the surplus fire rescue boat, new Provincial harassment in the workplace regulations, updates on the various accessibility projects around the public washroom and Lido, and some governance matters. Don't forget to enjoy the last two weeks of the Lido Pool for this season!

The meeting will be held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) and online. The public is welcome to join us.

Livestream links:

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85000540546
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns -The meeting video will also be archived here.

 

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NEW Village Newsletter - Summer 2025

Have you checked your mailbox? You should have received the Chester Village Commission's new quarterly Newsletter this week. 

The Newsletter is meant to be a colourful way to tell you about our latest community activities. In summer, the Commission provides residents and visitors with the Lido Pool, summer compost collection, decorative flower baskets, and a new Visitor Information Centre to support local businesses. 

You'll also notice ongoing facility upgrades to the pool and Public Washrooms over the next few months, mostly to improve accessibility, We'll talk more about this next issue.

Comments or suggestions? Contact us here.

Download:  Village Newletter - Summer 2025(2.18 MB)

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2025-07-16 Monthly Commission Meeting

The Chester Village Commission's July 16th Monthly Meeting agenda(199 KB) and agenda package(4.66 MB) are now available - please note the summer meetings start at 5:00 pm rather than the usual 6:00 pm. 

Items of interest to the public include the 2025/26 Q1 Budget Variance Report to track spending and updates on Village Commission summer projects. (We hope you enjoyed the new quarterly Village Newsletter(2.18 MB) !)

The meeting will be held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) as well as online. The public is welcome!

Livestream links:

 

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Lido Pool: Jun 30-Aug 29, 2025

OPEN NEXT WEEK!

Visit the Village’s gorgeous Lido Pool on the Chester waterfront. FREE public swims for residents and visitors!

Public swim schedule:

  • Mon-Fri:   12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm
  • Sat-Sun:  12pm-8pm

Swimming lessons are also available, Mon-Fri. 

For more information on public swims or lessons, visit our Lido Pool page.

Brought to you by your Village of Chester Commission.

 

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2025-06-11 AGM and Monthly Commission Meetings

The Chester Village Commission is holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm, followed by the regular Monthly Meeting at approximately 7:00 pm. 

Items of interest to the public at the AGM include the presentation of the 2024/25 Audit Report and Financial Statements, the approved 2025/26 Village Budget, and department reports summarizing Village activities in 2024/25. The AGM agenda(178 KB) and agenda package(1.63 MB) are available.

Items of interest to the public at the Monthly Meeting include the swearing-in of the two Commissioners-elect and updates on projects in progress. The June Meeting agenda(180 KB) and agenda package(1.23 MB) are available.

Both meetings will be held in-person at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) as well as online. The public is welcome!

6:30 pm AGM Livestream links:
     Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131809971?pwd=KSNEHQTuhms1VZSLiCMzoVvR7JBocz.1
     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns

7:00 pm Monthly Meeting Livestream links:
     Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81480733054
     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns

 

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