Requests for Proposal: ZVML Accessibility Renovations

Published: September 23 2026 10:29

PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE

The Village of Chester (the “Village”) proposes to engage the services of qualified and capable contractor(s) to provide accessibility renovations to the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library (“ZVML”), 63 Regent Street, Chester, NS. The work will take place within property owned by the Municipality of the District of Chester (or “MODC”), but managed by the Village of Chester per an inter-municipal “Agreement regarding the Governance, Operation, and Stewardship of the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library”.

Note: Exterior and Interior renovations will be considered separately. RFPs are posted to the Government of Nova Scotia Procurement Portal. 

Contact: Heather McCallum, Village Clerk/Treasurer

RFQ #VOC-2026-03 

Exterior Accessibility Renovations

The scope includes a new accessible path from the front door walkway to a side door entrance and a new landing with ramp, stairs, and handrails at door-level. Construction drawings will be needed from the successful Proponent for permit(s).

Schedule:

• Released: Thu Sep 23, 2026
• Site visit: Thu Oct 1, 2026 at 12:00pm (please register to attend)
• Deadline for questions: Tue Oct 13, 2026
• Deadline for submission: Thu Oct 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (three weeks)

Link to RFP: https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/VOC-2026-03

RFQ #VOC-2026-04

Interior Accessibility Renovations

The scope includes widening four interior doorways, installing a wider accessible outside door with power door opener, and converting an existing single-stall washroom to meet accessibility standards. Construction drawings will be needed from the successful Proponent for permit(s).

Schedule:

• Released: Thu Sep 23, 2026
• Site visit: Thu Oct 1, 2026 at 1:00pm (please register to attend)
• Deadline for questions: Tue Oct 20, 2026
• Deadline for submission: Thu Oct 22, 2026 at 4:00pm (four weeks)

Link to RFP: https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/VOC-2026-04

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)