Fire Prevention Week

Published: October 10 2023 14:41

October 8-14, 2023 is Fire Prevention Week.

This year's theme is 'Cooking Safety Starts with You'. Did you know that the majority of house fires begin in the kitchen? Some tips to stay safe:

• Watch what you heat. Set a timer to remind yourself that you're cooking.
• Keep flammable items like towels and oven mitts away from heating elements.
• Turn pot handles to the back so they don't catch on anything going by. Keep a lid handy to drop over the pot if the contents catch on fire.
• Keep a kid and pet-free zone 1m away from the stove and anywhere hot food or beverages are being prepared.

For more tips, visit: https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available

Published: October 03 2023 09:21

COVID-19 Rapid Test kits are available for residents at the Village office:

27 Pleasant Street, Chester

Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm

Limit of two kits per person; available while our supply lasts. Thank you.

Chester Volunteer Fire Department - Celebrate our Heroes

Published: September 18 2023 14:31

These dedicated men and women donate their time to train, practice, and fight fires. Just because they believe it's important to our community. THANK YOU to these extraordinary neighbours and their families for sharing them. Chester wouldn't be standing without them.

New CVFD Fire Station - Design RFP

Published: August 01 2023 09:58

The Request for Proposals is out for "Conceptual Design and Cost Estimates for New Chester Fire Hall / Station" for our Chester Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD).

The RFP is seeking outside architectural and engineering expertise to work with the CVFD and Chester Fire Services Committee in the development of conceptual plans for the new fire station.

The work will include:
• Site analysis
• Programming for the CVFD’s current and future needs, including community consultation
• Conceptual designs for the new fire station, including feedback and revisions
• Design presentation
• Preliminary cost estimate and project schedule

The deadline to respond is Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:00pm Atlantic time. The procurement is being managed by the Municipality of the District of Chester.

The Committee will continue to update the public as the work progresses, especially on opportunities for public input.

To view the tender and/or register to bid, visit: https://chester.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/1820b58b-b119-4f26-ac79-6ad882702267

Background

• The CVFD provides fire protection and emergency services for Municipality of Chester’s Districts 3, 7, and part of 1.
• The Committee is a partnership between the Village of Chester and the Municipality of Chester for the delivery of fire and emergency services via the CVFD.
• For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, see the FAQ (331 KB) .

Expense & Hospitality 1st Quarter 2023-2024

Published: July 17 2023 12:09

  Expense & Hospitality 1st Quarter 2023-2024 report (70 KB) is now available.

Village Plan Review - MODC Public Meetings

Published: July 13 2023 09:15

Our colleagues at the Municipality of the District of Chester are holding three public meetings on the new Village Plan documents (Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law).

Have your say on the future direction and growth of the Village - July 22, July 26, or August 3.

Topics include: Short-term rental regulations, accessory dwelling units, density, Highway 3/North Street changes, architectural controls, renamed/revised zone boundaries, use of development agreements, waterfront infill regulations, and many more!

For more information and the planning documents, visit: https://www.voicesandchoices.ca/villagereview

How well do you know Chester?

Published: July 11 2023 10:34

A new video from Chester Treasures: https://youtu.be/-jK50Zpwelw

Also shared to our YouTube channel in our Visit Chester playlist - see the Village channel here: https://bit.ly/YouTube_villageofchesterns

Summer Employment: Lifeguards

Published: June 19 2023 12:00

Work outside this summer at the gorgeous Lido Pool on the Chester waterfront!

The Village of Chester is seeking summer workers who have their Lifeguard certificates to work at the Lido Pool. Full-time and part-time is available, $18/hr.

Eligible candidates will need to provide a copy of their Lifeguard certificate, current criminal records check and vulnerable sector check. Employment will be from the end of June until the end of August.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

For information or to apply, please contact the Village office:
• In person at 27 Pleasant Street, Chester
• Phone 902-275-4482
• Email

For more on the facility, visit our Lido Pool page.