CHESTER
TOWNSHIP INFO
Chester Township is a 29.3 square mile residential community
made up of farms, estates, and attractive housing developments.
The Township shares a school system with the Borough of Chester,
which is 1.6 square mile village centered on a main street lined with specialty
shops, old homes, and historic buildings. The Township and the Borough share
other common bonds in addition to the school system. These include the public
library, an active athletic association, a theater in the round, and many civic
organizations.
1. Chester Township
2. Schools
3. Parenting
4. Recreation- State Parks
5. Recreation- County Parks
6. Recreation – Chester Twp.
Parks
7. Social and Community Organizations
8. Transportation
9. Service Organizations
10. Arts
11. Houses of Worship
12. Shopping
13. Restaurants
14. Fun Things to Do
15. Newspapers
1. Township
Chester
is located in western Morris County. The
Township is rural in nature and surrounds the borough of Chester, the downtown
area. The majority of the homes are on
large acreage and have well and septic. Though surrounded by forests and farms,
Chester is a short ride from the county seat; Morristown and about a hour’s
ride from New York City. Homes are in
demand due to this rural, yet convenient area and the excellent schools.
http://www.chestertownship.org/
2. Schools
Chester
Township has its own elementary schools for K-8. West Morris Mendham is the high school. Both
are ranked very highly. The West Morris
High School System was one of the first in the state to be accredited as an
International Baccalaureate High School. The area is also home to a host of
excellent private schools and preschools.
Chester Elementary Schools K-8 https://www.chester-nj.org
West Morris Mendham HS
Valley Brook Country Day School http://www.valleybrookcountrydayschool.com/
Long Valley Christian Nursery School http://longvalleychristian.com/
Kindercare http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/hackettstown/nj/301722
The Goddard School http://www.goddardschool.com/nj-ny/flanders-route-206-nj
Westmont Montessori http://westmontmontessori.org/
Little Lambs Nursery School http://www.gracebiblechapelnj.org/connect/little_lambs_ministry
Bright Horizons http://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/nj/flanders/mountolive
St. Joseph’s School Mendham www.sjsmendham.org/
Far Hills Country Day http://www.fhcds.org/
Gill St. Bernards www.gsbschool.org/
Delbarton http://www.delbarton.org/
Villa Walsh http://www.villawalsh.org/s/172/start.aspx
Pingry http://www.pingry.org/
3. Parenting
Needless
to say, families and children area a priority in Chester Township. There are
several parenting organizations outside of the schools.
Holistic Moms http://chapters.holisticmoms.org/chapters/nj-morris-west/
Moms’ Club http://momsclubroxbury.com/
4. Recreation – State Parks
This
bucolic area is full of recreational opportunities other than site seeing. The Black River runs through the township and
it is dotted with many park.
Hacklebarney State Park
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8vw0xOWaRw
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/hackle.html
Black River https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmrGU-dx8k
YMCA Randolph https://www.randolphymca.org/
YMCA Basking Ridge http://www.somersetcountyymca.org/
4 H http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/
5. Recreation - County Parks
Morris Parks, located in Chester Township,
offer an array of recreation diversity. Bamboo Brook is a gardener’s delight.
Hiker? Patriots Path offers you an opportunity to stroll across the township
and enjoy its splendor. Want to step back in time? Visit the Cooper Mill and
grind some wheat or cornmeal.
Bamboo Brook & Willowwood Arboretum
6. Recreation -Chester Township Parks
In
addition to all the state and county parks, Chester Township also provides an
excellent selections of recreational opportunities. The town even turns the
disposal of Christmas trees into a family event by hosting a bonfire, where
families and friends can gather.
Chester Area Pool
7. Sports and
Community Organizations
Listed below are but a few of the many organizations that afford
adults and children an opportunity to interact with their peers. Most are run
by volunteers, who welcome newcomers and those wishing to become involved in
town.
Chester/Mendham Baseball and Softball http://cmbaseballsoftball.org/
Chester Basketball http://chesterbasketball.org/
Boy Scouts www.bsa-troop139.org
Girl Scouts https://www.gsnnj.org
Chester Community Garden http://chestertownship.org/about-chester-nj/community-garden/
Chester/Mendham Lacrosse http://cmlax.org/
Chester Runners https://www.facebook.com/groups/118543444868919/
Chester Trails http://chestertrails.org/
Chester Walkers https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChesterWalkers/
Chester Wrestling http://www.mcpatriotswrestling.com/
Chester Twin Bears Cheerleading http://twinborobears.org/
Chester Twin Bears Football http://twinborobears.org/
West Morris Soccer Club http://www.westmorrissoccer.org/
8. Transportation
Though
rural in nature, Chester is ideal for commuting via routes, 24, 206, 80, 10,
287 and 78. The Gladstone Train Station
is nearby. It will bring you to Summit,
where you can hop on a mid town direct line to NYC. The Dover and Morristown Train Stations are
but another option for commuting, as well a the bus line.
NJ Transit
MAPS
http://www.morrishumanservices.org/adv/maps.asp
9. Service Organizations
The
plethora of service organizations attests to the civic mindedness of Chester
Township. These organizations sponsor many township events; thanks to the
involvement of their volunteers.
Chester/Long Valley Rotary Club http://www.rotaryclubofchesterlongvalleynj.org/
Chester Garden Club http://www.chestergardenclub.org/
Chester Food Pantry https://www.facebook.com/Chester-Food-Pantry-609816675732697/
Chester Lions Club http://www.chesterlionsclubnj.com/
Chester Historical Society http://chesterhistoricalsociety.org/
Chester Lions Club http://www.chesterlionsclub.com/
Chester Lioness Club hollysimm@comcast.net
The Seeing Eye http://www.seeingeye.org/
Neighbors and Newcomers of Chester http://www.nnofchester.org
Veterans Services of Morris County http://morriscountynj.gov/hs/adv/veterans/
10. Arts
Chester
residents do not have to travel to Morristown or NYC to enjoy the arts. The Chester Community Theater offers
thespians an outlet, as well as the theater goer.
Morris County Arts Workshop http://www.mcartsworkshop.com/Mcaw.aspx?f=2&l=EN
The Piano Workshop http://thepianoworkshopatchester.com/
11. Houses of Worship
Listed
below are the Houses of Worship located within the borough or township. Many others are located but a short ride away
in Long Valley, Mt. Olive, Hackettstown, Gladstone and Mendham.
Messiah Church http://www.messiahchester.org/
Community Presbyterian Church http://www.cpcchester.org/CPC_Chester/Welcome.html
First Congregational Church of Chester http://www.fccofchester.org/
Grace Bible Chapel http://www.gracebiblechapelnj.org/
Saint Lawrence the Martyr http://stlawrencechurchchester.org/
12. Shopping
Chester
Borough is the main street shopping, where people enjoy strolling and browsing
through the unique shops. Chester has 3
additional “strip mall’ where you can find such retailers as Gap, Ann Taylor
and Talbots- as well as grocery stores and other retailers.
https://chesterstreettalk.com/the-stores/
Historic Chester
Business Association http://www.ilovechester.com/
In the Malls
https://chesterstreettalk.com/the-stores/
On Main Street
https://chesterstreettalk.com/main-street-shoppes/
Local Businesses
https://chesterstreettalk.com/service-businesses/
Banks
https://chesterstreettalk.com/banks/
13. Restaurants
A
variety of restaurants abound in Chester Borough and Chester Township. They range from fine dining to casual,
tearooms to Mexican to Thai. Spend some time exploring the different cuisines
offered in town.
https://chesterstreettalk.com/the-restaurants/
14. Fun Things to Do
Chester
is a destination for recreation, shopping, festivals, a respite for city
dwellers and for the unique entertainment it offers. Activities include the Peach Festival,
Octoberfest, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Picking, Apple Picking, Farm Visits, Halloween
Parade, 4H Fair. Listed below a just a few of the selections.
Alstede Farms
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AL8rA8Vt-R8
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wT72A7tfwFI
Riamede Apple Farm
Stony Hill Farms
http://www.stonyhillfarms.com/
The Cider Mill
http://www.hacklebarneyfarm.com/
Cooper Mill
http://morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/cooper-gristmill
15. Newspapers
The
newspapers listed below highlight local happenings, sport results, academic
achievements and often have photos of local residents at town events.
Chester Patch
http://patch.com/new-jersey/mendham-chester
Observer Tribune
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/observer-tribune/
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