Ourchester originated in 2007 for the purpose of providing citizens information concerning a controversial issue that was dividing the town at that time. Our mission was to give voice to the opposition to the proposed quarry by O'Neil Sand and Gravel, which has been resolved. The permit and appeal were denied. The opinions and related documents can be found in Archives and related pages.

As the new editor Mary H.Nowlan writes in the premier edition of a new Vermont Life, "Times change....People here work hard, value self-reliance, enjoy the outdoors, cherish the landscape, help their neighbors, and think for themselves."

In that spirit, I will continue to publish news and events that enhance and enrich our Chester, "The Vermont you've been hoping to find." Our roads and highways leading into and out of Chester are open. Come see our picturesqe town that includes the Stone Village, a unique cluster of stone houses, a church and a one room school house.

To celebrate our quality of life with one another.

To be good stewards of all that we have now and for our children.

Questions, comments and news about our town are welcome.

You may contact us here.

Thank you. Lew Watters

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