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June 20, 2008
Flyer for the Chester Park midnight scavenger
hunt, expressly for middle school kids in our
neighborhood.
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June 11, 2008
Above - Monster winds took their toll on branches
big and small. Removal of
dead limbs from the Green's many trees is one of this summer's CPA projects.
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June 7, 2008Angela Urtacca and Joseph Bonifacio tied the knot on a blissful Saturday afternoon in the Park.
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May 29, 2008Chalk figures cavort around the center of the Green during Memorial Day weekend.
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April 21, 2008A sister copy of the Chester Park Fountain survives at the elite Metropolitan Club on Fifth Ave. and 60th St. The Italian Renaissance club was designed by the firm of McKim, Mead & White in 1894, two years after the founding of Chester Park. The Metropolitan Club's first president was J. Pierpont Morgan. Click here to see Chester Park's version that possibly inspired the replica in midtown Manhattan. |
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April 7, 2008Fairies appear to have settled in the North end of Chester Park, as evidenced by this A-frame structure discovered one April morning. The elusive creatures are believed to bring good luck to our community.
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December 23, 2007
A Chester Park tradition of caroling returned
this year as revelers took to our festive streets
bringing musical cheer (if not perfect harmony)
from door to door.
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December 11, 2007
The last of the leaves to be taken from the Park, whimsically arranged by either the wind or an inspired landscaping crew. |
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November 27, 2007
A pile of leaves assembled from Maple Ave. (and not the Green) awaits removal by the Village. The hay-stack sized mound was placed temporarily at the Green's front steps by the Village's excavator. |
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November 3, 2007
Extra Silly String, left over from Halloween trickery, adorns the street signs at the corner of Central and Maple.
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July 11, 2007
Rain could not keep two Chester Park gremlins for visiting the Green. The American flag stood vigil during many rainy days in July. |
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July 9, 2007A liquid of unknown origin leaves an abstract trail across Walnut. The leaky container must have become noticeably lighter by the time it reached the border of Chester Park.
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July 3, 2007Preparations for the Fourth of July included the ceremonial hanging of Old Glory in the center of the Green. This year's flag bearers were Hannah Mackay and Tony Terraciano.
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June 30, 2007A flock of umbrellas are put to good use on a sunny spring day in Chester Park. |
June 21, 2007
Flyer for the Chester Park midnight scavenger
hunt, expressly for middle school kids in our
neighborhood.
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May 17, 2007
Alexander Karoly Balogh 8 lbs., 12 ozs. 21.5 inches
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April 20, 2007
Wind chimes catch the early morning light (but no breeze) on Pine. |
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April 16, 2007Many homes in Pelham sustained damage as torrential rains pounded Westchester County. While Chester Park is on relatively "high ground," a network of ponds still formed in some back yards. |
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April 11, 2007
A long-tailed kite was no match for the hungry branches of maple trees lining the Green off Birch Ave. |
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March 24, 2007
"Cat" of 53 Maple broke the Chester Park record for time spent up in a tree. Whether chased there by a dog or lured by a pesky squirrel, Cat remained 40 feet in the air for nearly 50 hours. Calls for assistance to the Pelham Fire and Police Departments met with, "You've got to be kidding." The owners finally hired a local tree service, who rescued the hungry feline from his perch with a cherry picker. |
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January 19, 2007
A gentle dusting of snow finally settles on Chester Park, bringing belated Holiday cheer.
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November 2006
The magnificent willow at the corner of Pine and Linden basks in autumn sunlight.
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July 6, 2006
Rainbow marks the way to a pot of gold: the front entrance of Chester Park.
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May 2006
Cherry blossom confetti left over from the Chester Park spring festival.
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May 2006
Wysteria shields a modest spring maid sighted on a balcony behind Maple Ave.
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December 31, 2005
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November 7, 2005
Residents enjoyed a reprieve from the traditional fall cleanup this year. CPA hired a professional service to remove the Park's leaves.
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October 2005
Pelham's finest respond to a fallen giant. High winds and soggy soil leave both trees and residents at risk.
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July 2005
A stump temporarily used as "second base" in this spring's pick-up games, gets grounded out. The CPA now removes stumps to eliminate tripping hazards. This stump was from the dead maple tree removed by neighborhood members last March [photos]. |
June 2005
Fresh clover marks the site of an ancient maple stump removed in the 1990's when Con Ed. claimed its branches threatened electric lines. The 4 foot diameter stump was finally ground up this spring, leaving a fresh bed for clover to take hold. |
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May 30, 2005
Walter Ryan, Chester Park's most senior and young-hearted citizen, riding in the Pelham Memorial Day parade. |
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February 8, 2005
Just one of many ideas for removing the mountains of snow in Chester Park. |
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January 9, 2005
A mechanical parrot escapes in Chester Park. |
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January 7, 2005
A rookie fireman takes the
high-pressure hose for a test run.
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December 12, 2004
Chester Park officers of Christmas past, present and yet to come at the Daranco Town House. |
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November 30, 2004Alpine glow descends on the Chester Park Green. |
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October 2004
New park benches (built from very old materials) were assembled by residents Michael Mackay, Len Czarnecki, and Tom Samuel.
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September 2004
Chester Park Adopt-A-Rock Program - Just a stone's throw from the Green, the Scott-Williams' latest venture in landscape architecture saved the Town considerable waste-removal costs. |
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August 23, 2004
Nature provided both sun and rain to green up the Park for Labor Day.
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Summer 2004
Safety cones marked off this defective drain for over five months as the Village prepared to lay new pipes. |
Corner of Pine and Maple |
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July 2004
Wildflowers spared from the mower's blade offer a playground for visiting butterflies.
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July 2004
Tiger lilies near the western corner of the Park. |
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June 2004
Climbing roses consume a back yard on Chestnut.
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Spring 2004
Signs of a beautiful summer ahead. |
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December 18, 2003Santa's elves set up shop in anticipation of Chester Park's annual "Santa-In-The-Park" party. |
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November 1, 2003 |
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A near fairy-tale day in Chester Park in honor of an enchanting bride.
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September 14, 2003A sure sign of autumn: soccer practice in Chester Park.
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June 21, 2003A children's maze (minus the minotaur) appeared magically one Saturday morning in a corner of the Park. The living labyrinth turned out to be part of a three year old's birthday celebration. |
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Dec. 23, 2002Christmas carolers assembled with lanterns, songbooks and Santa hats before heading off to spread good cheer. |
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October, 2002Fierce winds and heavy rains brought down a number of trees and branches, often with spectacular crashes. Neighbors rallied to help each other cleanup, and property damage was minimal.
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| As the pony enjoys fresh-cut grass, sweeter treats await the birthday revelers. |
The Stiefvater's and friends. |
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Spring, 2002The Czarnecki's dogwood in full bloom, after moving up to the Green from Linden Avenue the previous fall. |
