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This Week in Chester History
In 1991, Chester Historical Society President Len Taylor recently presented the society’s 1991 Community Achievement Award for Architectural Excellence fo Jimmy’s Army-Navy for “improving the streetscape.” It was one of eight community achievement awards presented at the Society’s annual picnic that gave special recognition to businesses or homeowners the Society felt “their consideration of the continuing ambience of the Chester Community.”
This Week in Chester History
In 1975, Chester Borough was approved for rural route mail delivery. Only residents living within one-eighth of a mile from the post office will still have to go there for their daily mail. Postmaster Anthony D’Andrea emphasized that no one will be forced to accept mail delivery and “those who enjoy the daily trek and the socializing at the post office may continue to receive their mail there.”
This Week in Chester History
In 1986, a farmhouse was put on the market for $1. Otherwise known as the Nathaniel Terry home, the structure was to be razed to make way for a 65 home development but was saved after members of the Chester Historical Society attended the Planning Board hearings. Kathy Caviston of Weichert Realtors, the agency listing the home, said “Someone who really appreciates history must buy the home.”
This Week in Chester History
In 2002, the Observer-Tribune placed a spotlight on the upcoming fourth annual Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Chester Lions Club. The “Family Day of Fun” will feature The Adlers, a six piece German band, a bell ringer, a yodeler, authentic German food and beer, and a variety of vendors amongst other fun things to see and do. All proceeds from the event admissions will support local charities.
This Week in Chester History
In 1962, the Observer-Tribune reported on Miss Martha, a West Morris Regional student, who will be attending school in a unique way. House-bound due to an injury that left her in a cast and unable to leave her home for six months, Martha will have one two-way speaker installed in her bedroom and the other carried class to class by a student whose schedule matches hers.
This Week in Chester History
In 1967, the Observer-Tribune highlighted the winners of the Annual Chester Flower Show on August 24th. The event was sponsored by the Chester Womens Club and followed the theme of “Keep America Beautiful”. Contestants submitted their plants to categories ranging from flowers to houseplants– even vegetables were included!
This Week in Chester History
In 2003, Chester resident Janice O’Brien, a member of the 4-Footed Leaders 4-H Seeing Eye Dog club, competed in the dog show on Saturday morning at the Morris County 4-H Fair held at Chubb Park. She and her dog Marion earned Best in Show in agility!
Source: Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History
In 1992, the Observer-Tribune reported that N. Keric Buckner, a borough resident for four years, was selected Monday to serve as councilman to replace Delmont Van Stone, who resigned on June 30. As councilman, Buckner said he would like to “be responsive to the people I serve” and that any growth in Chester is balanced by environmental and civic concerns.
This Week in Chester History
In 1979, Rutgers University offered Willowwood Arboretum to the Morris County Parks Commission on grounds that it was neither used by a great number of students nor did the institution possess the funds necessary to undertake more extensive research and maintenance programed planned for the facility. The 130 acre preserve, located in Chester and Bedminster Townships on Longview Road, was originally the property of Henry and Robert Tubbs,
This Week in Chester History
In July 1988, the Chester Library’s “Kanga Committee” sponsored a mini-regatta at Chubb Pond where about 25 children sailed toy boats they made exclusively for the event. Kanga Committee member and event co-coordinator Pamela Jones was quoted saying, “We had everything from a boat the size of a walnut shell to a three-foot-catamaran.” She also said she first thought of holding the regatta after re-reading “Stuart Little”
