VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 FROM 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM 

 

VILLAGE HALL WILL BE OPERATING ON SUMMER HOURS OF 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

FROM JUNE 16, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Village of Chester Create a Flag Contest

The Village of Chester Town Historian is holding a Create a Flag Contest and is asking the community to design a flag.
Submit your design by May 21st! 

Click Here for More Information & Online Submission  
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Welcome to the

Village of Chester

Orange County, NY


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CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY YARD SALE

Jun 21, 2025 8:30 AM — Jun 21, 2025 1:30 PM   

CHESTER COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Jun 21, 2025 9:00 AM — Jun 21, 2025 2:00 PM   

VILLAGE OF CHESTER DAY

Jun 21, 2025 11:00 AM — Jun 21, 2025 3:00 PM   
VILLAGE OF CHESTER DAY

Chester Conservation Advisory Council (CCAC)

Jun 24, 2025 6:00 PM — Jun 24, 2025 8:00 PM   

CONCERT SERIES 2025

Jun 24, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 24, 2025 9:00 PM   
CONCERT SERIES 2025

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About Our Village

The Village of Chester was incorporated in 1892.

At the center of a dairy industry, the village claims to be the birthplace of “Philadelphia Cream Cheese.” Other brands produced in Chester were Clover Brand, Cow Brand, D’isigny, Fromage De Brie, Neufchatel, Star Brand and World Brand.

Chester is in Orange County. It was named after a location in England. The Village of Chester is primarily located in the northern part of the Town of Chester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) and is located on NY-94, north of NY-17. Goose Pond Mountain State Park is southeast of the village.

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CONTACT US

Village of Chester
47 Main Street
Chester, New York 10918

Phone: 845-469-2388
Fax: 845-469-5999
Email: info@villageofchesterny.com

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF CHESTER

The Village of Chester, New York is located in Orange County approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Our Village is a unique blend of Residential, Business, and Industrial.