Neen O'Malley, Chester, New Jersey

Chester
(Morris County)

Old-fashioned charm, a sense of history and a country feeling personify The Chesters—Borough and Township. Today the old buildings on Main Street have been renovated and house shops whose gifts, antiques, crafts and collectibles pay tribute to a past when the town was a stagecoach stop. Just 1.7 square miles, with a population of 1500, the borough is surrounded by Chester Township where open space and natural beauty abound. Barely 6,000 residents populate the township’s 29.6 square miles where almost 30% of the land is composed of state, county and local parks.

The borough, while a viable retail business center, brims with old-world kinds of annual activities which include an antique show, a craft show, apple, peach and strawberry festivals, a Halloween parade and a Christmas open house tour. The town draws visitors as well as residents who luxuriate in its rustic charm while frequenting the shops, the restaurants or the ice cream parlors.The many state and county parks located within the township attract hikers, joggers, picnickers and photographers who enjoy outdoor activities and relish the natural beauty of the area. Hacklebarney State Park, Cooper Mill and Willowwood Arboretum are among the area’s natural offerings, as is Black River Wildlife Preserve, a hunting preserve.

Kathleen "Neen" O'Malley, ABR, CRS, GRI, IC, SRES RE/MAX Classic Group 68 North Finley Avenue Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Office: 908-766-9300 x 120 Evenings: 908-766-2784 Neen@neenomalley.com