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50 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Debbie Tintle – Realistic Landscape Watercolor Artist from Chester, New Jersey
The gallery is open Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM, except holidays.
A message from the artist…
The old mills, the wildlife, the vanishing farms and countryside around Chester, New Jersey are sources of inspiration for me, as well as the people and places I come across in my travels to the Adirondacks, New England, and Europe. I am a realistic landscape painter, concerned with the light and color of a scene – the sounds, or the stillness, the weather, are all part of my overall impression of a place. My goal is to capture and share the elusive mood of a place and time in the same way that I experienced it.
9:00AM – 1:00PM
@ Chubb Park, 290 West Main Street, Chester, NJ
Building Community While Serving Our Community
Chester Borough’s Environmental & Open Space Committee and Chester Township’s Environmental Commission are thrilled to announce that CHESTER DAY 2025 will take place from 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, May 3 @ Chubb Park! CHESTER DAY is a great opportunity for all Chester residents – young and not so young, handy and less handy, newcomers and long-timers, etc. – to:
- Give back to our community by helping with a variety of outdoor beautification projects (9AM-12PM)
- Strengthen our sense of community by working alongside family, friends, and neighbors and sharing a tasty thank-you lunch at Chubb Park (12-1PM)
Register @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040948A9AA23A64-55999952-chester#/
Thanks, in advance, for your support and participation. We look forward to seeing you on Chester Day!
Rain date TBD. *To secure your free Chester Day 2025 t-shirt, please register no later than midnight on April 20. Questions? Email ken.x.christensen@haleon.com.
50 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Environmental & Open Space Committee “Seward’s Hill”
The Atrium Art Gallery of Chester will be hosting their spring opening reception on Tuesday, May 6 including live music by the gifted Chester Baroque Orchestra and free refreshments provided by Point 5 Jersey beverage company. Join us for a night of culture and fellowship to admire the work of the Environmental & Open Space Committee. Their exhibit will feature Seward’s Hill’s past, present and future. E&OS has been working for the past five years to return this land to its natural habitat which will be in bloom at the same time as the opening reception. Beautiful white, yellow, and purple flowers will blanket the meadow at 50 North Road for a spectacular “show”. This exhibit will be on view until September 2025. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM, except holidays. Check out more info about Seward’s Hill –http://www.historicchesternj.com/images/2017_05_Sewards_Hill_-_Chesters_Mystery_Mount_and_Geological_History_of_Sewards_Hill.pdf
MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION
Municipal Field, 155 Main Street – to – Memorial Park, 86 Main Street
Beginning at Municipal Field (155 Main Street) & marching to Memorial Park (86 Main Street)
The commemoration will include speeches, musical performances, and at the end a rifle salute.
Rain or shine! In the case of inclement weather the commemoration will move inside at the Chester Volunteer Fire Company.
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was established in 1868 to honor those who died in service of the United States of America. The day is one of solemn remembrance.
In keeping with the original intent of Memorial Day, each year the Chester American Legion Post 342 and the Borough of Chester hold a special commemoration for those who gave their all for our country. In addition to speakers and music, the names of Chester residents who died as active service members are read. A 21-gun salute ends the commemoration. The event is held on Main Street in Chester Borough at the Larry Maysey Memorial. Sergeant Maysey, a member of the US Air Force 3d Air Rescue and Recovery Group, was a native son of Chester who was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions in rescuing fellow servicemen in Vietnam. For more information on the Larry Maysey Memorial please visit the Chester Historical Society. The commemoration begins at 11:00 am and all are welcome. Thank you in advance to the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Chester Police, Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester First Aid Squad, local Boy & Girl Scout Troops of Chester, and the West Morris Community Band.
CHESTER DAY @ SOMERSET PATRIOTS
Game time: 6:35 PM; Gates open at 5:30 PM
@ TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater
Residents of Chester come out for an exciting night at TD Bank Ballpark for CHESTER DAY @ the Somerset Patriots (New York Yankees) vs. Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Guardians). PLUS….see Mayor Hoven throw out a ceremonial First pitch at 6:30 PM! Discounted tickets for Chester residents: $16 Premium Field Box (behind 3B Dugout) / $10 Upper Box. Hurry, tickets are limited!
OUTDOOR MOVIE @ THE GAZEBO
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 @ SUNDOWN
@ Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Join us for a FREE outdoor showing of MOANA 2 under the stars! All ages welcome! Bring your friends, a chair, and some movie snacks! For event updates follow us on Facebook & Instagram @ChesterRecreation!
CHESTER’S ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BEGINS!
Join us for a FREE concert every THURSDAY from JUNE 26 – JULY 31 at Municipal Field Gazebo. Grab some takeout from one of our fabulous local restaurants, a comfy outdoor chair or blanket, your music lovin’ friends, and meet us at Municipal Field Gazebo for a rockin’ good time! (No concert July 3rd). MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Sponsored by The Borough of Chester, Chester Township, Chester Municipal Alliance, & Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder.
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Action Park 80s Band is the ultimate party show band highlighting the hits that drove people to the dancefloor in the incredible, decadent 80’s. Join us for this totally tubular show while we kick off the 2025 Summer Concert Series!
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
New Jersey’s premier classic rock cover band playing an upbeat mix of classic rock anthems and party favorites that everyone knows and loves! Acoustic or electric – they’re always rockin’!
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Get ready to two-step the night away with the E Boro Bandits playing popular country hits that everyone knows and loves. They’ll cover today’s hits and yesterday’s favorites for a night to remember!
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Soul Machine is NYC’s most exciting live wedding and party band performing everyone’s favorite Soul, Funk, and R&B tunes! The band is complete with front-line choreography, exciting singers, hot horns, and a groovin’ rhythm section to keep the dance floor (or field) packed all night long!
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
PreFab 4 is the world’s most exciting, innovative, and fun Beatles tribute band. Hailing from New York, New York, the lads tour nationally offering their unique Beatles tribute to venues across the United States and will join us in downtown Chester for one night featuring a special Beatles vs. Rolling Stones show! You’re not going to want to miss this one!
CHESTER NIGHT OUT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
6-8PM Food, family activities, & emergency service demos
8-10PM Outdoor movie under the stars featuring a family friendly movie – more info coming soon!
@ Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Join us for Chester’s annual community-police awareness-raising event with the Chester Police Department, Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester First Aid Squad, & the Borough of Chester. We welcome you and your family to join us for a night of family fun as we continue to build a community partnership for a safer, better place to live! Festivities will include FREE refreshments, FREE activities, & FREE live demonstrations by our local emergency services! In addition, please join us for a FREE family friendly movie under the stars at sundown! Bring a cozy blanket, some movie snacks, and enjoy the show under the stars. For event updates follow us on Facebook & Instagram @ChesterRecreation.
OUTDOOR MOVIE @ THE GAZEBO
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Join us for a FREE outdoor showing of a family friendly movie under the stars! All ages welcome!! Bring your friends, a chair, and some movie snacks! Check back for more details soon!
ATRIUM ART GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION // CHRISTINE BENSON VOS // TAPESTRIES
50 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
CHESTER’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Let the holiday festivities begin! It’s almost time for Chester’s Annual Tree Lighting at Municipal Field Gazebo! Join Chester Recreation & the Municipality of the Borough of Chester on the first Sunday of December for live music by the West Morris Mendham High School Choir & Band, free refreshments donated by local businesses, special appearances by Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ, Chester Police Department, Chester First Aid Squad, & the one and only Santa Claus!!! All are welcome!
CHESTER’S ANNUAL CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
@ Municipal Field Gazebo
155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
We’re getting ready to light up the streets of Chester. Join us at Chester Borough Municipal Field Gazebo to light the menorah and celebrate Chanukah with refreshments and live music! All are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Sponsored by the Chabad of Mendham & Chester ChabadMendhamChester.org.