Information on Chester, Hampden County
The Town of Chester is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
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 | Not available | |
| 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 | 1 337 inhabitants | 309 / 7 078 | ||
| Population density in Chester | 36,0 pop/sq mi (13,9 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
| Chester Air Quality Today | 36 (Good) |
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Events nearby
| Mary Chapin Carpenter w/ Brandy Clark | 2025-08-10 at Academy of Music Theatre - MA | ||
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| Iron and Wine | 2025-07-21 at Pines Theater at Look Park | ||
 | The Swell Season | 2025-07-25 at Pines Theater at Look Park | |
 | Yale in Holyoke, “Cancionero de luto” (Mourning Songbook) | 2025-06-14 at | |
| 2025 Southwick National - Pro Motocross - Round 5 | 2025-06-28 at The Wick 338 | ||
| The Avett Brothers | 2025-09-20 at The Big E | ||
| Foreigner | 2025-09-21 at The Big E |
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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| WESTFIELD POST OFFICE | 8 WEST SILVER ST | 4135622221 |
| EASTHAMPTON POST OFFICE | 191 NORTHAMPTON ST | 4135270060 |
| HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT | 15 GOTHIC STREET | 4135845810 |
| LEE POST OFFICE | 35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY | 4132431392 |
| WILLIAMSBURG POST OFFICE | 1 WILLIAMS STREET | 4132687274 |
| HOLYOKE POST OFFICE | 650 DWIGHT STREET | 4135344577 |
| HOLYOKE MALL POSTAL STORE | INGLESIDE MALL | 4135360230 |
| SOUTHWICK POST OFFICE | 653 COLLEGE HIGHWAY | 4135696619 |
| WEST SPRINGFIELD POST OFFICE | 74 ELM STREET | 4137342321 |
| SOUTH HADLEY POST OFFICE | 1 HADLEY ROAD | 4135388686 |
| HADLEY POST OFFICE | 186 RUSSELL ST. | 4135860961 |
| CHICOPEE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS | 274 FRONT STREET | 4135941550 |
| CHICOPEE POST OFFICE | 28 MAIN STREET | 4135929451 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 222 MAIN STREET | 4135283670 |
| PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE | 212 FENN STREET | 4134426961 |
Chester administrative numbers
| Chester Town code | 2513485 |
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| Chester Town postcode | 01011 |
Transportation modes in Chester
| Airport | Barnes Municipal Airport 14.2 miles Pittsfield Municipal Airport 20.8 miles Westover Metropolitan Airport 21.6 miles |
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Chester territory
| Chester area | 37,14 sq mi (96,19 km²) |
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| Chester altitude | 1 345 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.274 Longitude: -72.9433 Latitude: 42° 16' 26'' North Longitude: 72° 56' 36'' 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?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Huntington, Blandford, Montgomery and Becket | ||
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| Becket | Huntington | Huntington |
| Blandford |  | Huntington |
| Blandford | Blandford | Montgomery |
| 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 |
Distance between Chester and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2508 miles | Houston : 1517 miles | Philadelphia : 194 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2198 miles | San Antonio : 1676 miles | San Diego : 2481 miles |
| Dallas : 1455 miles | San Jose : 2585 miles | Jacksonville : 957 miles |
| Indianapolis : 710 miles | San Francisco : 2635 miles | Austin : 1603 miles |
| Columbus : 546 miles | Fort Worth : 1484 miles | Charlotte : 648 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Chester, MA
Elementary schools in Chester
Chester Elementary
District of GatewayLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 116
Leisure and activities in Chester surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| The Blandford Club to Blandford 6.1 miles | Worthington Golf Club to Worthington 8.8 miles |
| Southampton Country Club to Southampton 11.8 miles | Tekoa Country Club to Westfield 12.6 miles |
| Northampton Country Club to Northampton 13.4 miles | Pine Grove Golf Course to Northampton 14 miles |
| Bas-Ridge Golf Course to Hinsdale 14.7 miles | East Mountain Country Club to Westfield 15 miles |
| Greenock Country Club to Lee 15.8 miles | Wyckoff Country Club to Holyoke 15.8 miles |