Information on Chester, Hampden County
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Chester Town HALL, Hampden County
| Chester Town Hall's address | Chester Chester Municipal Building 15 Middlefield Rd. Box 9 Chester MA 01011 United States | |
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| Phone number of Chester Town Hall | +1 413-354-6603 | |
| Chester, MA email | Not available | |
| Chester official website | townofchester.net | |
| Mayor of Chester | ||
| Hampden County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Chester vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Chester
What county is Chester MA in?Chester, MA is located in Hampden County |
Where is Chester, Massachusetts ?Chester lies in Hampden County, located in the western part of Massachusetts, United States. It is situated in the Berkshire Mountains, providing a scenic, rural setting. Chester is approximately 30 miles west of Springfield and around 100 miles west of Boston. It is near the confluence of the Westfield River. |
What is the cost of living in Chester MA ? |
Chester administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden - other counties in Massachusetts |
Chester building department, MA
If you're planning a construction project in Chester, MA, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial first step. Building permits can be requested through the Chester Town Hall, which serves as the hub for all your permitting needs. It's essential to contact the Building Department directly to get detailed information on the costs and processing times associated with your specific project, as these can vary. Additionally, staff at the office can guide you through any other requirements and help ensure a smooth permitting process.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Chester's town hall or Hampden County authorities directly. |
Demography of Chester
| Name of Chester inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 228 inhabitants (2020) | 316 / 7 914 | ||
| Population density in Chester | 33,1 pop/sq mi (12,8 pop/km²) | |||
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List of Passport Facilities in Chester, MA
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Chester, MA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| LEE POST OFFICE | 35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY | 4132431392 |
| WILLIAMSBURG POST OFFICE | 1 WILLIAMS STREET | 4132687274 |
| WESTFIELD POST OFFICE | 8 WEST SILVER ST | 4135622221 |
| EASTHAMPTON POST OFFICE | 191 NORTHAMPTON ST | 4135270060 |
| HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT | 15 GOTHIC STREET | 4135845810 |
| PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE | 212 FENN STREET | 4134426961 |
| SOUTHWICK POST OFFICE | 653 COLLEGE HIGHWAY | 4135696619 |
| HOLYOKE MALL POSTAL STORE | INGLESIDE MALL | 4135360230 |
| HOLYOKE POST OFFICE | 650 DWIGHT STREET | 4135344577 |
| HADLEY POST OFFICE | 186 RUSSELL ST. | 4135860961 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 222 MAIN STREET | 4135283670 |
| SOUTH HADLEY POST OFFICE | 1 HADLEY ROAD | 4135388686 |
| CHICOPEE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS | 274 FRONT STREET | 4135941550 |
| CHICOPEE POST OFFICE | 28 MAIN STREET | 4135929451 |
| WEST SPRINGFIELD POST OFFICE | 74 ELM STREET | 4137342321 |
Chester administrative numbers
| Chester Town code | 2513485 |
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| Chester town phone area code | 413 |
| Chester Town postcode | 01011, 01050 |
Transportation modes in Chester
| Airport | Barnes Municipal Airport 15.9 miles Pittsfield Municipal Airport 19 miles Walter J. Koladza Airport 22.7 miles |
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Chester territory
| Chester area | 37,14 sq mi (96,19 km²) |
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| Chester altitude | 600 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.2792 Longitude: -72.9792 Latitude: 42° 16' 45'' North Longitude: 72° 58' 45'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Chester |
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| Natural parks | Chester isn't part of a natural park |
What is Chester close to?
| Nearby cities include: Huntington, Blandford, Montgomery and Becket | ||
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| Becket | Huntington | Huntington |
| Becket |  | Huntington |
| Otis | Blandford | Blandford |
| Huntington 4.2 miles | Blandford 5.7 miles | Montgomery 6.7 miles |
| Becket 7.6 miles | Middlefield 7.7 miles | Chesterfield 8.3 miles |
| Worthington 8.6 miles | Otis 8.7 miles | Westhampton 8.9 miles |
| Russell 9.1 miles | Peru 10.4 miles | Southampton 10.8 miles |
| Tyringham 12.4 miles | Washington 12.7 miles | Tolland 12.8 miles |
| Granville 13 miles | Goshen 13.2 miles | Cummington 13.3 miles |
| Westfield 13.4 miles | Easthampton 14 miles | Hinsdale 14.2 miles |
Other Cities in Hampden County
- Springfield (155,929 pop.)
- Chicopee (55,560 pop.)
- Westfield (40,834 pop.)
- Holyoke (38,328 pop.)
- West Springfield (28,835 pop.)
- Agawam (28,692 pop.)
- Ludlow (21,002 pop.)
- East Longmeadow (16,430 pop.)
- Longmeadow (15,853 pop.)
- Wilbraham (14,613 pop.)
- Palmer (12,448 pop.)
- Southwick (9,232 pop.)
- Monson (8,150 pop.)
- Hampden (4,966 pop.)
- Brimfield (3,772 pop.)
Distance to Major Cities in Massachusetts
| Boston : 100 miles | Worcester : 60 miles | Springfield : 23 miles closest |
| Cambridge : 96 miles | Lowell : 89 miles | Brockton : 101 miles |
| New Bedford : 114 miles | Quincy : 101 miles | Lynn : 105 miles |
| Fall River : 102 miles | Lawrence : 97 miles | Newtonville : 91 miles |
| Somerville : 96 miles | Framingham : 80 miles | Haverhill : 103 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||