Geauga County General Plan Update         

The Geauga County Planning Commission along with its consultant, Envision Group LLC, is embarking on a public engagement process to gather community input for an update to the Geauga County General Plan to guide future policy decisions and developments.       

The link to the Geauga County General Plan Community Survey is provided below.  A copy can be printed and mailed to or dropped off at the Planning Commission, 470 Center Street, Building 1-C, Chardon, OH  44024.  The Planning Commission encourages you to forward the survey link to colleagues, family, and friends who reside in Geauga County, or post the survey link via other means, such as newsletters, social media, websites, etc.  They request survey responses be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2020.  

                                                                        Geauga County General Plan Update - Community Survey

                               ~~~~~~TOWN HALL ACCESS~~~~~~~

Please be advised that until further notice, public access to town hall is restricted. Business is still being conducted however, and anyone can be reached via telephone or email. We strongly recommend phoning ahead to inform us if you plan to drop items off such as payments, forms or drawings or otherwise need to conduct business in person.

CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  CHESTER CLEAN UP DAYS AND SENIOR CLEAN UP DAYS FOR CHESTER TOWNSHIP

           Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Senior Clean Up Days and Chester Clean Up Day 

           events have been cancelled.  

Geauga County Department on Aging (GDA) Updates For April 2020

Click here for GDOA updates on Senior Trash Pick-Up, Home Delivered Meals and additional information

The best source of current information for your company and family is the CDC website. Here is the link to the CDC so you can add it to your favorites for websites. The CDC will update this informaiton on the COVID-19 on a regular basis.

Click here for the latest update from the Center for Disease Control

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Chester Township Police Department and Town Hall Continue to Serve as Drop-Off Locations for USO of Northern Ohio

The USO of Northern Ohio is a non-profit, charitable organization that relies solely on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations. Please show your support for those that sacrifice for our country, and drop off items for care packages at the Police Department or Town Hall! Click here for more detail.

                                                           CHESTER TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Chester Township Fire Department is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide support for the Fire Chief and Fire Department staff in a fast-paced, busy environment.Duties include but are not limited to maintaining calendars/schedules, creation of letters and memos for Fire Chief, processing payments, invoices, and mail, answering phones, and other clerical duties as required.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and have excellent communication skills.Frequent interfacing with the general public and others; must be able to multitask and work independently as well as maintain work flow despite frequent interruptions.Experience with patient confidentiality laws (HIPAA) and Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience.Applications are available at www.chestertwp.org/jobs or at the Chester Town Hall and must be received by 4:00 PM on July 24, 2020 and may be sent to Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH44026 or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org.   Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP ROAD DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/CEMETERY SEXTON

The Chester Township Road Department is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Cemetery Sexton to provide support for the Road Superintendent and Road Department staff in a fast-paced, busy environment.Duties include but are not limited to maintaining calendars/schedules, processing mail and payments, creating and tracking invoices, answering phones, ordering supplies, create letters and memos for Road Superintendent, prepare cemetery deeds, maintenance of the cemetery spreadsheet and other duties as the job requires.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and have excellent communication skills.Frequent interfacing with the general public and others; must be able to multitask and work independently as well as maintain work flow despite frequent interruptions.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.Applications are available at www.chestertwp.org/jobs or at the Town Hall and must be received by 4:00 PM on July 24, 2020 and may be sent to Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH44026 or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org .Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

The Chester Township Board of Trustees is requesting your help in forming the Chester Township Recycling Committee.  We are seeking volunteers to help put together a plan for improving the recycling program in Chester Township.  Please mail letters of interest to Town Hall, Attn:  Recycling Committee 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH  44026 or submit them via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org by May 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM.  

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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill one open position for an alternate member on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2024.Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township.  The position is open to all residents.  Because the proceedings of this Board are quasi-judicial, individuals who are licensed attorneys or who have legal training and experience are encouraged to apply. Interested parties are requested to submit a letter with a description of their qualifications by May 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM to:  Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026, or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org.

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Part-Time Seasonal Employee for Road Department

Applicant should possess knowledge and skill in the areas of landscaping and grounds and facilities maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to, mulching, tree trimming, mowing and trimming, traffic flagging, emptying trash receptacles, and performing general maintenance on facilities and equipment. Knowledge and skill in the handling of hand tools and motorized equipment used for landscaping and grounds maintenance is preferred. Days and hours to be determined by the Road Superintendent.& Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Starting wage is $12.00. Please contact Chester Township Road Superintendent at 440-729-9110 with any questions.