On behalf of everyone at Town Hall, Chester Township wishes you a very happy and healthy New Year. As in years past, the Chester Volunteer Fire Company rang in 2023 with sirens blaring. Thank you to our volunteer firefighters for this annual (and very loud) tradition. | |
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Chester Township Swears in New Mayor
Last night, the Chester Township Council reorganized for 2023 and Mike Inganamort took the oath of office as mayor. In his remarks, Mayor Inganamort called for "civic courage" in navigating current economic conditions and the impact of inflation and growing state mandates on the Township's finances.
As part of the reorganization, the Council approved a full slate of resident volunteers to serve on the Township's boards, committees, and commissions. Thank you to every volunteer for working to make Chester Township a better place.
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Garbage Collection: The Path Forward
Chester Township will be creating a municipal utility to serve as the payment mechanism for a new contract with Blue Diamond for continued garbage collection. There will be no interruption to garbage collection as the utility is set up. Once the utility is created, garbage stickers will no longer be necessary. Click here for more detail on the background of this issue, the mathematical analysis, the path forward, and the bottom line for residents.
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Chester Police Promote One, Hire Two
Congratulations to longtime Chester Police Officer Christopher Cavanagh on his recent promotion to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Cavanagh is a familiar face to many residents, as well as an expert in the areas of motor vehicle crash investigations and reconstructions; internet-based crimes investigations, especially those involving crimes against children; and narcotics trafficking and distribution investigations, both locally and beyond. Due to his extensive experience and training, Lieutenant Cavanagh is regularly called upon by numerous state, county, and local law enforcement agencies to provide training and investigative assistance in these areas. Lieutenant Cavanagh is the commanding officer of the Support Services Division, which encompasses the Detective Bureau, Community Policing Unit, Traffic Unit and School Resource Officer Unit. We also congratulate and welcome Chester’s newest police officers, Officer Ryan Lauer (pictured below at left), who previously served as a Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class II with the Sea Bright Police Department and is currently assigned to the Department’s Patrol Division, and Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class II Dominic Hink (pictured below at right), who is assigned to the Department’s School Resource Officer Unit and serves as a School Resource Officer at the Dickerson Elementary School.
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Chester Township DPW Ready for Winter Weather
Chester Township’s Department of Public Works is equipped and ready for the winter season. The Township’s eight heavy-duty snow plows and thirteen pick-ups or mason dump trucks equipped with plows are manned 24/7 before, during, and after ice and snow fall. The Township is well stocked with 1,200 tons of salt and 10,000 gallons of liquid deicer.
As a reminder, the DPW does its very best to minimize damage when plowing roads, but occasionally a residents’ mailbox may be damaged, especially if it is too close to the road. Reports of damaged mailboxes due to Township plows should be directed to the DPW Secretary, Mary Nowicki, at 908-879-5916 x319 or MNowicki@chestertownship.org.
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Chubb Park Pond Ice Skating
The pond at Chubb Park has become a popular spot for ice skating and the members of the Chester Township Parks Committee are committed to safely maximizing its availability. Please abide by the sign near the entrance to the pond, which will indicate whether or not the pond is safe for skating. With school out last week, the pond saw a lot of activity. Thanks to our Parks Committee volunteers for monitoring the thickness of the ice and other safety conditions.
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Curbside Pick-Up of Christmas Trees
The annual curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up will taking place during the week of January 9th. Be sure to remove all ornaments and tinsel from the tree, and place it at the curb by January 9th. Chester Township's DPW will pick up your tree one day that week.
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Chester Township Achieves Sustainable Jersey Certification
Sustainable Jersey representatives recently announced that Chester Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze-level. To become Sustainable Jersey certified, Chester Township submitted documentation to show it had completed a balance of the required sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 150 action points. Chester Township is one of 81 municipalities that have attained certification in 2022. This is the fifth time that Chester Township has achieved Sustainable Jersey certification since the program’s inception.
Pictured are Environmental Commission members David Ayers and Peter Maddi accepting this year's award from Randall Solomon, Executive Director (left), Sustainable Jersey, and Gary Sondermeyer, Chairperson, Sustainable Jersey Board of Trustees (right).
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Town Hall Employee Spotlight: Robin Collins, Clerk Administrator | |
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Chester Township is lucky to have hard working, thoughtful employees who serve our residents at Town Hall, the Police Department, and the DPW Garage. In our inaugural spotlight, we are pleased to highlight Chester Township’s Clerk Administrator, Robin Collins. As Clerk Administrator, Robin is responsible for the day-to-day function of the Township – from the purchase of goods and services to the operation and maintenance of roads, and nearly everything in between. Robin has been with Chester Township for eight years and considers working cooperatively with Township staff to improve services to residents among the highlights of serving the community. Thank you, Robin Collins, for your work on our behalf!
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Volunteer Opportunity: Chester First Aid Squad
Are you interested in helping our community or perhaps a start in the medical field? Join the Chester First Aid Squad in protecting the well-being of all Chester residents. An all-volunteer group since 1945, the Chester First Aid Squad provides no-cost Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) support to the Chesters weekdays from 7:00pm to 5:45am and throughout the weekend. The Squad has several past members who are now paramedics, nurses, physician assistants and doctors. You can join the Squad in a number of important ways.
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Free COVID test kits at Town Hall
The Health Department recently acquired COVID-19 Self Tests. They are available to Chester Township residents free of charge. Limit of one (1) box per resident while supplies last. They are located in the Clerk's Office at Town Hall.
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Upcoming Events
Please save the date for these upcoming events in and around town:
January 7: Electronics Recycling at DPW
January 9-13: Curbside Christmas tree pick-up
January 19: Child safety seat check
February 1: Electronics Recycling at DPW
February 4: Electronics Recycling at DPW
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It is my privilege to serve as Chester Township's mayor. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
We hope this monthly newsletter provides information for you to be aware of our work at Town Hall. Please visit us any time.
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