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Municipal Departments
This page lists all of the Town Departments. Please select one of the listings for more information. Visit the Submit Information page for guidelines.
Town Clerk and Tax Collector: (603) 887-3636
This office collects property taxes, current use tax, timber tax, gravel tax and places municipal liens on personal property. This office also registers your car, registers you to vote, licenses your dog, provides you with your marriage license, fill and dredge permits, provides certified copies of marriage, births and deaths. Keeps all minutes for all Boards in the Town of Chester. Provides absentee ballots for you, collects parking tickets, etc.
As of February 1st, 2010, the Town Clerk's office can take credit/debit cards for car registrations, dog licenses, parking tickets and marriage licenses. The cards we honor are: Master Card, American Express, JCB, and Discover.
Contact:
Barbara L. Gagnon, Town Clerk
Deputy Tax Collector: Linda Mansur
84 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036
email: chester9@gsinet.net
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri 8:00am - 12:30pm. Tuesday 8:00am - 3:30pm.
Voting
Voting Procedures (30k) - NEW - 4.30.06.
Taxes:
Taxes are due July 1 and December 1.
Vehicle Registration:
On registering a new vehicle to yourself: If the vehicle is less than fifteen (15) years old, you must present the title (a copy is not acceptable) and proof that you are a Chester resident. If you are transferring the vehicle I need the old registration from the car you are taking off the road ( a photocopy is not acceptable, and remember that the person on the registration and the title have to match ( a wife can not transfer a husbands plates or vice a versa).
Vehicle registrations expire on the last day of the owner's birth month, except in the case of a company owned or leased vehicle. In this case, the expiration date is determined by the first letter of the company name. The Town of Chester forwards registration reminders to vehicle owners, however, it is the registrant's responsibility to renew the vehicle in the event of lost or misdirected mail. Registrations being renewed by mail must include a self-addressed envelope in order to avoid mailing delays. There is no grace period on expired registrations.
If you have a special problem with registering a car please call me during my normal business hours and 99% of the time we can work something out as long as you act as soon as you get a new vehicle or at the beginning of your birthday month. Any forms needed like a change of address, duplicate title application, or application for a certified copy of a registration can be pick up at any Town Clerk's office or regular motor vehicle office.
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Marriage License:
For a marriage license you will need to bring in proof of age, if this is second or etc marriage you will need to bring a sealed copy of a divorce decree or a certified copy of a death certificate, which ever applies. A marriage license is $45.00, it's good for 90 days and we hold it for three days and you will get it back on the fourth day. Both applicants must apply together to start the paper work.
Dog License: Dog License Application
Dog may be registered in-person at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office or by mail. (Click the link above to download an application. ) Send vaccination certificate, spayed/neutering certificate, check for the correct amount and a self-addressed envelope to my office. Unaltered males or females are $9.00, spayed and neutered dogs are $6.50 and seniors (65 or older) the first dog is $2.00 than regular fee after that.
E-Reg: Electronic Dog License Registration System
(Click on the link below to register your dog electronically)
E-reg dog license - Town of Chester
All Vital Records:
On vital records all request are $12.00 and need to be done by mail. Please send a check and the information on your request and we will search the records and mail you back the certified copy of the event.
Fill & Dredge Permit:
On a fill & dredge you need to bring in the completed application per the application sheet. You will also need a check for $10.00 made out to the Town of Chester and you must have the envelope that goes to the State, weighed and have the correct certified postage.
Board of Selectmen: (603) 887-4979
» See the expanded Selectmen page for specific information
Elected Town Officials:
Moderator: Michael Scott 2010
Assistant Moderator: Andrew Hadik
Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Barbara Gagnon 2011
Treasurer: Don Parnell 2011
Road Agent, Highway Dept:
Michael Oleson 2011
Phone: 887-2133 or 887-3099
Assessors Office: (603) 887-4045
Contact:
Jean Packard, Administrative Assistant
84 Chester Street.
Walk-in Office Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesdays 8:30am - 4pm
E-mail: chesterassr@gsinet.net
Chester Current Tax Rate 2008: $18.52
Equalization Ratio 2008: 106.4%
Zoning R1
Minimum Lot Size = 2 acres, 290' Frontage
Municipal Resources, Inc. of Salem, NH - Contracted Assessing Agents:
Joe Lessard, Chief Cert. Assessor, Scott Marsh, Cert. Assessor, Joey Smith, Field Appraisor
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Admin Assistant available daily, Assessors available in office 1 day weekly.
NEW! - View Chester Property Listings Online! click here
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Building Inspector/Code Enforcement: (603) 887-5552
Contact:
Bob Flanders
Interim Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
84 Chester Street
Chester, NH 03036
Tel: 603-887-5552
Fax: 603-887-4404
Email: chesterbi@gsinet.net
Building Dept. Work Schedule:
Thursdays - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bob can be reached on his cell phone any day of the week: 603-387-1409
Application for Permits:
A permit issued by the Building Official shall be required before beginning operations of
placement of foundations, alterations, repair or placement on a lot of a building or
structures. Applications for permits shall be submitted in such form as the Building
Official prescribes and shall be signed by or authorized by the owner.
Please read the most current 
Building Code PDF
- No Permit will be approved and issued until public notice of the application has been posted at the Town Hall for a period of 7 days.
- Pernit will be made no later than 7 working days after Application for Permit.
- Permit application must include an official Permit Form, plans drawn to scale, dimensions and locations of the lot to be used, proposed alterations and the intended use of the structures.
- A new driveway or improvement to a driveway requires a Permit.
- Permits are required for an in-home occupation/business.
- Above ground pools and sheds require a Building Permit.
Please call the office if you have questions related to a building project.
Job Posting: Part-time Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
The Town of Chester, NH (Pop. 4,617) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an immediate vacancy in the part-time position of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. The individual filling this position will be responsible for review of building plans and the inspection of residential and non-residential construction, enforcement of local and state regulations relating to building and environmental (current wetland restrictions, waste disposal or other possible environmental pollutants), issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy, explaining and interpreting codes to the general public and overseeing code enforcement issues/decisions. Must maintain current knowledge of Town ordinances, IBC and all other applicable codes. Ensures that land use and buildings conform to current zoning regulations. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Town officials, contractors and the general public. The Town of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit cover letter and resume to: Board of Selectmen, 84 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036. Emails and Faxes will not be accepted. Salary: Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing Date: February 25, 2010.
Planning Board: (603) 887-5629
» See the expanded Planning Board information page
Public Library: (603) 887-3404
» See the expanded Library information page
Zoning Board of Adjustment: (603) 887-4343
Contact:
Janet Boyden, Administrative Assistant
Hours: Wednesday and Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm.
Fax: 887-3699
E-mail: chesterzba@gsinet.net
The Board meets and holds public hearings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) in the Meeting Room at the Municipal Building beginning at 7:00 P.M.
- Chester's Zoning Ordinance requires a Building Permit before beginning any construction, alteration, repair (other than ordinary maintenance) or replacement of a structure on a lot.
The following applications for appeals can be downloaded:
Appeal From An Administrative Decision
Application for a Special Exception
Application For A Variance Use
Application For Equitable Waiver Of Dimensional Requirements
Recreation Department: (603) 887-5773
Contact:
Steve Moltenbrey
Recreation Coordinator
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM and Thursdays from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM
See what activities are coming up on the Community Events Page.
2009/2010 Chester Recreation Basketball
Click on the following link for Information and Registration Form:basketball 09-10 registration
CHESTER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGNUP ON-LINE
GO TO:www.sportssignup.com/Chester-Baseball-Softball-Online-Registration
CTV-21 Public & Government Access Television: 887-2288 or 483-1393
Cablecast on Ch 21 in Chester, announcements regarding public functions and information are welcome, for play on CH 21's 24/7 calendar. Chester residents are encouraged to contribute taped programs of general interest as well as volunteering to help in the locally produced programs created at CH 21. No television experience is required.
Contact:
Dick Godfrey, CTV-21 Program Coordinator
Address - P.O. Box 151, Chester, NH.
Website: http://www.chesterpublicaccess.org
Transfer Station: (603) 365-8245
Contact:
Lloyd and Bonnie Healey
Raymond Road, located on Route 102.
Saturday 7:00am - 2:00pm, Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Permits available at the Transfer Station.
This is a drop off facility.
Type of collection: cardboard, glass jars, bottles, magazines, metal cans, mixed paper, newspapers (no glossy inserts), phonebooks (remove covers), plastic (# 1 and 2 only), scrap metal, used motor oil, propane tanks, batteries, TV's, computer monitors and printers, tires, and yard waste.
Recycling efforts for 2008 were just as excellent as previous years, and we would like to thank all of our citizens who participated and supported the program. Please contact the Office of Selectmen at 887-4979 for more information on our next Recycling & Solid Waste Committee meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
FIRE Department: Emergencies 9-1-1
Contact:
Non Emergency: (603) 887-3878
Fire Chief: Richard Antoine
Deputy Chief: Jack Cadieux
Address: 27 Murphy Drive
E-mail: chesterfire@comcast.net
Full time station coverage: M-F 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
To obtain information regarding burn permits call 887-3878 days or 365-7184 after hours.
Need chimney cleaning brushes? We lend them out on the honor system - call 887-3878.
Fire Wire Newsletter June 08 NEW
Fire Wire Campfire Safety Tips
Fire Department Newsletter JAN 07 - Emergency Safety Tips
Fire Department KIDS Newsletter June 08 - Safety and Prevention Tips NEW
Chester Fire Permit Rules
Police Department: Emergencies 9-1-1
»See the expanded Police Department Information page.
US Post Office: (603) 887-3798
Contact:
5 Chester Street
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 7:30am - 11:30am. Closed Sundays and Holidays.
Great Hill Cemetery: (603) 887- 3546
Contact:
Darrell F. Quinn, Trustee 887-3546
Joanne Millsaps, Trustee 887- 3740
Great Hill Cemetery Rules & Regulations
Animal Control:
Contact:
Contact: Police Department
For emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: 887-2080
Health & Welfare Administrators:
Contact: Board of Selectmen's Office: 887-4979. Barbara Dolloff & Majorie Gould
Statewide Electric Assistance Program provides qualifying members with assistance based upon the household gross income and the type of space heating in the home. Call 1-800-639-3896 for information.
12/4/09 Announcement: Community Caregivers of Derry will provide the following services to Chester residents who are in need of the following:
Transportation
Grocery Shopping Assistance
Light Chores
Friendly Visiting
Meal Preparation
Call: Cindy at (603) 432-0877
Fact Sheet on Insect Repellents by Dr. Alan T. Eaton, UNH Cooperative Extension Entomology Specialist (courtesy of the University of NH Cooperative Extension):
http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000963_Rep1073.pdf
Please see the link for the Announcement from Sarah Care, a Veterans Administration Approved Adult Day Care Sarah Care - Adult Day Care.
Please enjoy reading the following Article promoting ideas for getting involved:
Town of Chester Local Welfare Application
Finance:
Contact:
Finance Director: Angela Sherwood
Telephone: (603) 887-4277
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