November 21, 2006

Graffiti found its way onto part of the circular walkway at the center of the Park.  A potent dose of muriatic acid reduced the markings to a faint shadow. 

 November, 2006

This fall's primary offenders of the "no dumping" ordinance were two neighboring houses on Walnut Ave.  

Leaves and garden refuse from the back yard and  lawn of  13 Walnut end up on the Green's curb.

The Village historically picks up leaves on park curbs at the end of the season, and piles such as the above may remain for weeks, choking our streets and accumulating large quantities of litter, branches and other refuse.  Leaves left on residents' own curbs, however, are promptly picked up.

Autumn 2004

Across from 30 Birch, 
September 11, 2004

This fall showed an improvement to the  problem of residents depositing leaves and refuse in the Park.  Thanks to Police Chief Joseph Benefico, violators are being held accountable.

Chester Park Steps

April 12, 2004

Not all guests to Chester Park come for the clean air and to smell the forsythia.  

One repeat visitor mistook the stone columns at the Park entrance for a granite ash tray - an easy mistake to make.

 May, 2003

Bundled branches remained on Park property for over 10 days, killing grass.  The Village does not pick up any refuse from the Park except when scheduled for Association events, such as the semi-annual cleanups.

Opposite 28 Birch Ave.

  January, 2003

A Christmas tree dumped unceremoniously in the Park.

Not only does such action violate regulations against dumping on Town property, but it also compromises Chester Park residents' right to use the Park for recreational purposes.

Opposite 24 Birch Ave.

March, 2002

Village maintenance crews attempt to unclog a drain pipe stuffed with bags of dog feces. 

The bags were left by a frequent dog-walker in the Park.  

Maple and Pine Aves.

  What can we do to promote a clean and healthy neighborhood?