Chester Council Weighed $625,000 Fire Loan, Train Station Commercial Rezoning
Chester Town Council met on June 25 to consider a $625,000 loan guarantee for the Chester Basin Fire Commission and first reading of zoning changes that could allow commercial uses at the historic Chester Train Station. The meeting agenda also included several public works contracts and updates on water supply projects. Official minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no final votes or decisions are available for this report.
Loan guarantee for Chester Basin Fire Commission
Council was scheduled to vote on guaranteeing a $625,000 loan for the Chester Basin Fire Commission, which serves District 4. The agenda listed the item as a decision point, but the outcome is not yet recorded.
Chester Train Station commercial zoning
First reading of zoning amendments for property PID 607938093, the Chester Train Station, was on the agenda. The change would allow commercial uses at the site. As a first reading, this item typically requires a second vote before final adoption.
Public works and service contracts
The council agenda included multiple agreements for community well contracts covering Districts 1, 3, 5, and 6, as well as an update on groundwater exploration at Exit 6 for the town’s water supply. Additionally, council was set to approve a contractual award for animal control services. No further details on the contract amounts or vendors were provided in the pre-meeting materials.
Other items on the agenda
The meeting opened with public input and included presentations on the Order of Nova Scotia and the Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee. An update on the Forties community boundary was also listed.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings of the Chester Town Council or other town bodies are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town’s official website for future meeting notices and the publication of the June 25 minutes.