Chester Township Trustees last week gave a nod to a liquor permit request from Versare Café & Market, a new business in town.

Chester Township Trustees last week approved the 2022 budget and a new 0.5 mill police levy to be placed on the November ballot, which would be the first additional funding for the department in 19 years.

As part of their ongoing support for the police department, Chester Township Trustees are moving forward in the process of putting a levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.

Despite objections from local homeowners, Chester Township Trustees last week agreed to move forward with the Whiting Drive and Reserve Lane project.

Chester Township Trustees last week directed the police chief to conduct an informal traffic study to gain more information on the issue of connecting Whiting Drive and Reserve Lane.

Chester Township Trustees last week discussed the possibility of having a small levy on the Nov. 2 ballot to support the police force until the full needs of the department can be determined.

Chester Township Trustees approved a resolution last week accepting the 2021 Energized Community Grant of $24,500 from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.

CHESTER — Residents of Whiting Drive and Reserve Lane on Monday voiced their concerns regarding the possible connection of the two roadways during a special trustees meeting.

CHESTER — Township Trustees and Police Chief Mark Purchase last week discussed the need for a levy possibly on the November ballot to provide more support for the Police Department.

Chester — Township trustees last week approved a plan for drainage improvements to be performed in 2021 as recommended by the Geauga County Engineer for various roads in the township.

Chester Township Trustees last week approved the use of the Town Hall parking lot for fundraising car wash events for the West Geauga High School Girls Volleyball and the West Geauga After Prom Committee.

Chester Township Trustees last week agreed to continue funding a resource officer at the West Geauga Local School District for three more years.

Coach Dave Millilo was at a point in his coaching career where he was ready to hang it up. After coaching lacrosse for 23 years he said it felt like it was the right time to put down his clipboard. Then he received a phone call from Chagrin Falls. Outgoing girls lacrosse coach Chris Gellin w…

CHESTER — Trustees last week approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing continued participation of the township Police Department with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team.

The Chester Zoning Commission last week discussed the need to update language in the Zoning Resolution Handbook that is contrary to the Ohio Revised Code.

After months of dealing with a communitywide survey about the township’s future growth, Chester Planning Committee members last week questioned the continued need for the group.

CHESTER — The most frequent call the township emergency medical squad receives involves someone falling at home. Though they may need immediate help, victims often decline a ride to the hospital emergency room. So, emergency squad involvement usually ends right there.

CHESTER — Zoning Commission members last week discussed the issue of confusing language in the township zoning code and definitions of what is and is not allowed during meetings.

CHESTER — Zoning Commission members discussed the recent passage of the long-awaited farm market zoning amendment during a Jan. 20 meeting.

CHESTER — A final hurdle was cleared for the farm market amendment last week when township trustees agreed to updates in the zoning code.

The year 2020 started off on a positive note for Chester Township and for one of its residents, Elliott B. Weiss, who was a judge at the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last February. Mr. Weiss moved to Chester about four years ago and was a judge for the 12th time in his caree…

Chester Township Board of Trustees voted at their Dec. 31 meeting to elect new officers for 2021 appointing Walter “Skip” Claypool as the new chairman and Joseph Mazzurco as vice chairman.

CHESTER — The Zoning Commission cleared another hurdle last week in finalizing an amendment to the township’s zoning code related to farm market regulations.

The Chester Township Planning Committee on Dec. 8 met for a third round of discussions regarding how to utilize the results of the community survey conducted by Cleveland State University.

The Chester Township Zoning Commission last week examined the public hearing review process for the proposed farm market zoning amendment.

Members of the Chester Planning Committee last week confirmed that results of a community survey administered by Cleveland State University in May show residents like the country atmosphere of the township but would not mind more recreational activities.

The Chester Zoning Commission last week discussed the rescheduling of the public hearing for the farm market zoning amendment.

Chester Township Trustees last week approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds of $166,858 to be used for salaries and benefits paid to public safety employees.

CHESTER — Township Trustees discussed last week how best to maximize spending of remaining CARES Act funds.

CHESTER—The Zoning Commission is one step closer in finalizing a new zoning amendment to the township’s zoning code related to the regulation of farm markets.

CHESTER — Residents enjoy the rural nature of the township, especially its green landscape, parks and hiking trails. There is support for a new community center, and although commercial areas need to be spruced up, residents do not want more retail or other development.

State Rep. Diane Grendell, R-Chester Township, won another term of office after beating Democratic challenger Garrett Westhoven, a software engineer, in her re-election bid for Ohio’s 76th House District.

CHESTER—Township trustees showed their eagerness to maintain continuity in the Zoning Department.

CHESTER — A festive crowd was in attendance outside at the Chester Fire Department last week during a special swearing-in ceremony for six full-time firefighters.

CHESTER — Township trustees reviewed five new zoning amendments during a public hearing last week and then approved the changes.

Former Newbury teachers now working in the West Geauga Local School District will retain their seniority, potentially sparing them from being first to the chopping block in the event of a reduction in force, according to a newly minted agreement.

The Chester Township Fire Department will be getting new handheld radios and mobile radios for the fire trucks through a pooled grant that township Fire Chief John Wargelin is organizing.