01/24/2020
01/24/2020
Local News for Chester, Connecticut
01/24/2020
01/23/2020
Karen Klugman photographs and writes about the interaction of photograpy and culture. Visit www.karenklugman.com to see more from this SAA Artist Member!
Karen Klugman photographs and writes about the interaction of photograpy and culture. Visit www.karenklugman.com to see more from this SAA Artist Member! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Calling all unpublished Connecticut children’s book writers and illustrators! There are only two weeks left to submit to the 2020 Tassy Walden
Calling all unpublished Connecticut children’s book writers and illustrators! There are only two weeks left to submit to the 2020 Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature. Submissions must be hand-delivered or postmarked by February 4th. Follow the link for more information: https://www.shorelinearts.org/tassy-walden-awards Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/20/2020
9 Town Transit: We are running a …
We are running a regular schedule today, 1/20. Do you have our PassioGO! app yet? Download it now for iOS or Android and see all of our route bus locations in real time. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/18/2020
Reminder: we are closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday morning!
Reminder: we are closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday morning! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Sure it’s cold, and sure it’s gonna snow, but SUMMER CAMP is right around the corner and NOW is the time to
Sure it’s cold, and sure it’s gonna snow, but SUMMER CAMP is right around the corner and NOW is the time to book! Grab a cup of cocoa and dream of warmer days, right here: http://chesterct.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-CAMP-REGISTRATION.pdf Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Notice of Request for Proposals – Chester Meeting House Repairs – Floor Replacement
Notice of Request for Proposals Town of Chester Chester Meeting House Repairs – Floor Replacement The Town of Chester is requesting proposals from qualified firms for services to replace the.. read more Read the article on chesterct.org READ MORE.
01/17/2020
We got this picture from Lill Bella. It’s her 7th grade science class in 1948. Do you recognize anyone? By the way
We got this picture from Lill Bella. It’s her 7th grade science class in 1948. Do you recognize anyone? By the way – this is a scan of Lill’s photo – she just let us borrow it. We would LOVE to have you lend us some of your photos of Chester. You can message us READ MORE.
01/16/2020
Longtime artist member and SAA supporter Earl Grenville Killeen deals with themes of age and obsolescence in this watercolor painting entitled “Long in the Wattle”
Longtime artist member and SAA supporter Earl Grenville Killeen deals with themes of age and obsolescence in this watercolor painting entitled “Long in the Wattle”, part of a series of works in which Killeen depicts work-worn machines and antiquated gadgets. Visit his website earlgrenvillekilleenart.com for more! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/16/2020
One more day to drop off your books for the Winter Book Sale. Remember, we’re having the sale at the United Church
One more day to drop off your books for the Winter Book Sale. Remember, we’re having the sale at the United Church of Chester, so please bring your books to the church. Mornings are best for dropping off, because the church is open then, but if necessary, leave your box of books on the stairs READ MORE.
01/13/2020
Consider sending a child in our community to camp this summer. Chester Parks and Recreation offers day camp for children in grades
Consider sending a child in our community to camp this summer. Chester Parks and Recreation offers day camp for children in grades K through 7; Chester residents are offered financial assistance based on need as determined by the Chester Elementary School Counselor and the Town of Chester Human Services Director. The weekly registration fee of READ MORE.
01/13/2020
Storytime was wiggly and giggly today! No storytime next week (1/20) due to the MLK holiday, but we will resume regular storytime
Storytime was wiggly and giggly today! No storytime next week (1/20) due to the MLK holiday, but we will resume regular storytime at 10:30 am on Mondays the following week! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.01/13/2020
Request for Proposal – Fuel Oil Tank Replacement at Chester Elementary School
CES Oil Tank Replacement Bid Request CES Oil Tank Replacement Bid Read the article on chesterct.org READ MORE.
01/13/2020
Who remembers Jack & Jill Nursery School? Want to try to identify the teachers and the children in this class of 1982-83?
Who remembers Jack & Jill Nursery School? Want to try to identify the teachers and the children in this class of 1982-83? Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/11/2020
January 9: Connecticut Votes to Join the United States
Who knew? Important date in CT history Today in 1788, the delegates at the Connecticut state convention ratified the United States Constitution by a vote of 128 to 40, making Connecticut the fifth state to join the Union. While c… Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/09/2020
The CORRECT dates for our upcoming Winter Book Sale are here – Friday, Jan. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 19. Hope you’ll be
The CORRECT dates for our upcoming Winter Book Sale are here – Friday, Jan. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 19. Hope you’ll be able to get there to shop! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.01/09/2020
Those pieces of wood in this photo are now hanging on people’s houses, from trees, on barns – all as lighted stars,
Those pieces of wood in this photo are now hanging on people’s houses, from trees, on barns – all as lighted stars, and all as creations of Christopher Owens. Listen to Christopher and Dawn Parker talk about them and other historical society programs on ICRV Radio’s tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 a.m. at http://icrvradio.com/. If READ MORE.
01/08/2020
Chester Park and Rec Summer Camp
2020 Camp Calendar 2020 CAMP REGISTRATION We are an outdoor program specializing in waterfront activities! Our Camp Counselors are Certified Lifeguards. SUMMER CAMP IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF ALL AREA.. read more Read the article on chesterct.org READ MORE.
01/07/2020
We are gearing up for our Winter Book Sale. Book donations can be dropped off beginning next Monday Jan. 13, at the
We are gearing up for our Winter Book Sale. Book donations can be dropped off beginning next Monday Jan. 13, at the United Church of Chester. If you must drop them off earlier, please check with the library first. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/07/2020