Village of Chester Nova Scotia

09/24/2025

How lucky are we?

Lunchtime views today

09/22/2025

The Chester Village Commission is proud to part of the next phase of life for this historic building by operating the Visitor Information Centre there. Here's to many more years!

09/22/2025

Thank you to the volunteers of the Chester Volunteer Fire Dept for your generous donation for a new fire station. Your commitment to this project and to protecting our community is so appreciated.

The membership would like to thank all that support us in the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50 . With your support we donated $100,000 towards the new fire hall that will showcase our antique number two pumper. Old pumper two is a piece of history that represents all members past, present, and future. Chester Fire Services Committee Municipality of Chester Village of Chester Nova Scotia

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

We all need water….

With continuing drought conditions and seasonal spikes in demand, you may want to consider voluntarily conserving water to preserve your water source and the water table for you and your neighbour's.

Water table levels, rainfall statistics, consumption trends are all resources we can use to build statistics-driven and research-based community options. Current regional conditions, along with available data , reflect that the weather is trending towards significantly drier summer and fall seasons.

I don’t need to tell you that the lack of water, both potable and other for necessary household requirements, is a daily challenge in many ways.

Preserving water for essential uses provides many benefits.

It reduces the strain on the water table and supports environmental stewardship. Every resident has a role to play and taking small steps in water conservation can lead to a big difference.

Actionable steps that the public can take include:

* Water Collection barrels under rain gutter spouts.

* Fixing leaks promptly (toilets, faucets, irrigation).

* Using water-efficient appliances.

* Consider installing a water collection system or cistern system.

You may be eligible for low-interest financing for water supply systems through the Municipality's upgrades programs. Please inquiry at the Chester Municipal Office if you have a dry well or limited resources to see if you qualify.

The Municipality is not implementing mandatory water use restrictions, however, the cooperation of residents is greatly appreciated, especially in the Village of Chester where many wells are already dry.

Precipitation data shared with Council suggests little rain and until water levels start to show positive recovery, please consider a voluntary water conservation plan.

The consequences of losing our individual water sources could trigger many issues, such as: inability to access a reliable source of water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning; increase in scarcity of water sources; the clean movement of water; decline in personal hygiene, etc.

How to Stay Informed or Get Help

* Municipal water statistics and updates will be provided to Council once a month.

* Watch meetings on our YouTube channel atwww.youtube.com/modcvideo.

* Subscribe to agenda notifications at www.chester.ca.

* Find water conservation tips and resources at www.lunenburgremo.ca.

* Questions or feedback can be sent to individual Councillors or Council as a whole. Input is welcome to provide others more info, possible options or assistance.

* Social media accounts or websites for updates or items relating to other areas with non Municipal water systems issues, where thoughts and actions are recommended. Learning from others and the different possible options are so important.

Growing the Spirit of Community
Councillor Tom Bremner
Email - tbremner@chester.ca
Municipality of the District of Chester
Cell # 902.277.4070

09/16/2025

The volunteers of the Chester Fire Department come to the rescue in our community again.

09/16/2025

"You’re Killing Me" will be filmed in Chester on September 19, 22, 23, and 24. This will affect traffic flow along Pleasant St and Queen St on September 23. It will also affect parking and traffic in Parade Square and by the Bandstand on September 19, 23 and 24. Welcome to Chester!

09/12/2025

2025-09-17 Monthly Commission Meeting

The Chester Village Commission's September 17th Monthly Meeting agenda and agenda package are now available here: https://villageofchesterns.ca/2025-09-17-monthly-commission-meeting.html

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/ (The meeting video will also be archived here.)

09/12/2025

Even better news!!!

And just like that, Victoria Street Bridge is operational again.
Thank you to all involved.

09/05/2025

In partnership with Visual Arts Nova Scotia, we are hosting a series of art professional development workshops for our arts community. They are free to attend and open to everyone. Please register in advance.

The first workshop, 'Networking & Talking About Your Work', is on October 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Chester Art Centre, 60 Queen Street in Chester. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to discuss your work with confidence and how to use these skills to create your own opportunities. A professional artist is recognized by their peers; learn how to build your networks and gain recognition for your work in the broader arts community.

The instructor is Christopher Webb - Artist, Curator and Director of Pavia Gallery. A self-taught, visual artist who lives and works in Nova Scotia. He was awarded the CREA – Cantieri del Contemporaneo Venezia Prize for Painting and will have his first international solo exhibition in 2025 at the Marina Bastianello Gallery in Venice, Italy. Webb frequently guest lectures at universities and art colleges and is also the co-founder and director of PAVIA Gallery where he has curated exhibitions and directed Artist-in-Residence programs involving national and international artists.

To register, please visit https://www.engagechester.ca/arts-culture-strategy

09/04/2025

Summer is over, but the pleasant weather is lingering. Chester Farmer's Market tomorrow and more!